Matchup Machine

      Michael Toglia

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      matchup for Seth Lugo

      127th out of 436 (Best 30%)

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      Seth Lugo

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      matchup for Michael Toglia

      245th out of 564 (Best 44%)

      Leans in favor of Lugo
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      Model Prediction

      Michael Toglia has a 32.3% chance of reaching base vs Seth Lugo, which is 1.7% higher than Toglia's typical expectations, and 0.2% higher than batters facing Lugo.

      Handedness and Release Point

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      Michael Toglia is about the same vs right-handed pitching as he is against left. Seth Lugo is right handed with an over-the-top delivery. Toglia has an A grade vs this particular release point.

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      On the Way to the Plate

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      Seth Lugo throws a 4-seam fastball 29% of the time. Michael Toglia has an A- grade against right-handed 4-seamers

      Pitch Type % of Arsenal    4-Seam (R)
      29%
         Curve (R)
      28%
         Sinker (R)
      17%
         Slider (R)
      13%
         Changeup (R)
      6%

      Contact and Outcomes

      19.7% of Michael Toglia's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 8.6% higher than the league average. Seth Lugo strikes out 16.5% of the batters he faces, which is 0.8% higher than the typical MLB rate.

      MLB Typical BP Label 11%         Strikeout +8.6% +0.8% 3%         Walk +3.7% -2.3% 45%         In Play -12.4% +1.4% 39%         On Base +0.1% -0.4% 31%         Hit -3.6% +1.9% 14%         Single -3.5% +0.7% 13%         2B / 3B -3.1% +1.1% 3%         Home Run +3.0% +0.1%

      History

      Michael Toglia has 5 plate appearances against Seth Lugo in the last 3 years. He is 0 for 5 with a strikeout.

      PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
      Actual550000100.000
      Expected From Contact →0.580.000.010.570.115
      Expected From Contact
      Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
      2024-07-06Groundout13%87%
      2024-07-06Flyout99%
      2023-07-31Fielders Choice27%73%
      2023-07-31Strikeout
      2023-07-31Groundout16%83%

      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.