Matchup Machine

Randy Arozarena

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matchup for N. Cortes Jr.

385th out of 436 (Worst 12%)

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Nestor Cortes Jr.

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matchup for Randy Arozarena

100th out of 567 (Best 18%)

Strong advantage for Arozarena
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Model Prediction

Randy Arozarena has a 35.4% chance of reaching base vs Nestor Cortes Jr., which is 2.7% higher than Arozarena's typical expectations, and 3.9% higher than batters facing Cortes Jr..

Reach Hit HR 2B / 3B 1B BB K
Prediction35.4%20.3%4.1%5.5%10.6%15.2%26.0%
Arozarena+2.7+0.4+0.9+1.0-1.5+2.3-2.8
Cortes Jr.+3.9-1.5+0.8+0.1-2.4+5.5+2.1

Handedness and Release Point

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Randy Arozarena is better vs left-handed pitching. Nestor Cortes Jr. is left handed with an over-the-top delivery. Arozarena has a D grade vs this particular release point.

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On the Way to the Plate

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Nestor Cortes Jr. throws a 4-seam fastball 45% of the time. Randy Arozarena has a B grade against left-handed 4-seamers

Pitch Type % of Arsenal    4-Seam (L)
45%
   Cutter (L)
24%
   Slider (L)
20%
   Changeup (L)
8%

Contact and Outcomes

16.5% of Randy Arozarena's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 3.2% higher than the league average. Nestor Cortes Jr. strikes out 15.7% of the batters he faces, which is 0.1% lower than the typical MLB rate.

MLB Typical BP Label 13%         Strikeout +3.2% -0.1% 3%         Walk +4.3% -0.6% 43%         In Play -7.5% +0.6% 39%         On Base -0.6% -2.1% 31%         Hit -4.9% -1.6% 14%         Single -3.4% -1.7% 13%         2B / 3B -3.2% -1.3% 3%         Home Run +1.7% +1.5%

History

Randy Arozarena has 28 plate appearances against Nestor Cortes Jr. in the last 3 years. He is 7 for 25 with 4 home runs, 3 walks

PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
Actual28257403330.280
Expected From Contact →7.393.241.222.930.296
Expected From Contact
Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
2024-09-18Flyout99%
2024-09-18Walk
2024-09-18Strikeout
2024-07-20Home Run94%4%2%
2024-07-20Single2%83%15%
2024-07-20Groundout37%10%54%
2024-07-11Groundout11%89%
2024-07-11Home Run67%14%1%18%
2024-07-11Groundout5%95%
2024-05-11Walk
2024-05-11Home Run60%30%10%
2024-05-11Groundout10%90%
2024-04-20Strikeout
2024-04-20Pop Out100%
2024-04-20Strikeout
2023-05-13Single20%17%63%
2023-05-13Flyout1%2%96%
2022-08-16Home Run99%
2022-08-16Groundout26%74%
2022-08-16Pop Out100%
2022-06-21Single86%14%
2022-06-21Flyout99%
2022-06-15Lineout7%30%63%
2022-06-15Walk
2022-06-15Flyout100%
2022-05-26Flyout4%4%92%
2022-05-26Groundout10%90%
2022-05-26Flyout2%1%97%

Expected From Contact: A model predicts the outcome of every ball hit in play based on how it leaves the bat (exit velocity, launch angle, direction, and batter handedness). This helps control for luck, weather, and the park the hitter was in.