Matchup Machine

      Michael Harris II

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      matchup for Taj Bradley

      373rd out of 436 (Worst 15%)

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      Taj Bradley

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      matchup for M. Harris II

      350th out of 564 (Worst 38%)

      Moderate advantage for Harris II
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      Model Prediction

      Michael Harris II has a 32.3% chance of reaching base vs Taj Bradley, which is 0.1% higher than Harris II's typical expectations, and 1.6% higher than batters facing Bradley.

      Handedness and Release Point

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      Michael Harris II is about the same vs right-handed pitching as he is against left. Taj Bradley is right handed with an over-the-top delivery. Harris II has a C grade vs this particular release point.

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      On the Way to the Plate

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      Taj Bradley throws a 4-seam fastball 44% of the time. Michael Harris II has a B+ grade against right-handed 4-seamers

      Pitch Type % of Arsenal    4-Seam (R)
      44%
         Cutter (R)
      24%
         Splitter (R)
      15%
         Curve (R)
      12%
         Changeup (R)
      5%

      Contact and Outcomes

      12.2% of Michael Harris II's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 4.0% lower than the league average. Taj Bradley strikes out 18.2% of the batters he faces, which is 3.1% higher than the typical MLB rate.

      MLB Typical BP Label 16%         Strikeout -4.0% +3.1% 6%         Walk -3.8% +0.4% 36%         In Play +7.8% -3.5% 39%         On Base +4.2% -1.2% 31%         Hit +8.0% -1.6% 14%         Single +2.8% -1.6% 13%         2B / 3B +3.5% -1.2% 3%         Home Run +1.7% +1.2%

      History

      Michael Harris II has 2 plate appearances against Taj Bradley in the last 3 years. He is 0 for 2.

      PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
      Actual220000000.000
      Expected From Contact →0.400.000.010.390.201
      Expected From Contact
      Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
      2023-07-08Groundout37%63%
      2023-07-08Groundout1%2%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.