Matchup Machine

      Miguel Vargas

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      matchup for Kyle Harrison

      144th out of 436 (Best 34%)

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      Kyle Harrison

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      matchup for Miguel Vargas

      172nd out of 564 (Best 31%)

      Leans in favor of Vargas
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      Model Prediction

      Miguel Vargas has a 31.9% chance of reaching base vs Kyle Harrison, which is 1.7% higher than Vargas's typical expectations, and 0.8% lower than batters facing Harrison.

      Handedness and Release Point

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      Miguel Vargas is better vs left-handed pitching. Kyle Harrison is left handed with a moderate release toward the first base side. Vargas doesn't have many appearances against this particular release point.

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      On the Way to the Plate

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      Kyle Harrison throws a 4-seam fastball 58% of the time. Miguel Vargas has an F grade against left-handed 4-seamers

      Pitch Type % of Arsenal    4-Seam (L)
      58%
         Curve (L)
      23%
         Changeup (L)
      18%

      Contact and Outcomes

      14.1% of Miguel Vargas's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 0.8% lower than the league average. Kyle Harrison strikes out 15.1% of the batters he faces, which is 0.1% lower than the typical MLB rate.

      MLB Typical BP Label 14%         Strikeout -0.8% -0.1% 3%         Walk +2.8% +1.1% 40%         In Play -2.0% -0.9% 39%         On Base -5.4% +1.4% 31%         Hit -8.2% +0.3% 14%         Single -4.1% -0.4% 13%         2B / 3B -3.5% +0.1% 3%         Home Run -0.6% +0.6%

      History

      Miguel Vargas has 3 plate appearances against Kyle Harrison in the last 3 years. He is 0 for 3 with a strikeout.

      PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
      Actual330000100.000
      Expected From Contact →0.100.000.030.070.034
      Expected From Contact
      Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
      2024-08-19Forceout3%97%
      2024-08-19Strikeout
      2024-08-19Flyout3%3%93%

      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.