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Batter vs Pitcher Matchup

Head-to-head comparison of any MLB batter and pitcher since 1950. Search players below and watch their matchup stats update...

Hank Aaron
Don Drysdale
AB221 HR17 OPS.924
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Ownage chart

Hank Aaron
  • 0.272
    1957
  • 0.906
    1958
  • 1.200
    1959
  • 1.241
    1960
  • 0.993
    1961
  • 0.176
    1962
  • 1.794
    1963
  • 0.498
    1964
  • 0.708
    1965
  • 1.118
    1966
  • 0.795
    1967
  • 0.875
    1968
Don Drysdale
Note: given a league-wide OPS of ~.725, the closer the line gets to a player, the more ownage. Min of 5 PA in a season to qualify.

Matchup Ranks

  • SLG.579 .700
  • Hard Hit12% 30%
  • Quality AB41% 75%
  • SB Success3% 15%

Season stats

Aaron vs Drysdale: 14 Seasons
YrPAABH2B3BHRRBIBBSOBAOBPSLGOPS
1956332000000.667.667.6671.334
195719181010213.056.105.167.272
195826258301412.320.346.560.906
195935309304659.300.400.8001.200
196027227203541.318.423.8181.241
196119164301335.250.368.625.993
196217140000135.000.176.000.176
196318178014814.471.5001.2941.794
196419173100223.176.263.235.498
196519184101116.222.263.444.707
196621197102713.368.381.7371.118
196716133001224.231.333.462.795
19681083000022.375.500.375.875
1969210000010.000.500.000.500
TOTALS2512215914217412747.267.345.579.924
Note: OPS color trend requires a min. of 5 PA in a season.

Predicted outcomes

Based on historical data and our prediction model, the probability of various outcomes for a random at-bat (hot streaks aside).

Gets on base (35% OBP)

1B: 10% 2B: 6% 3B: 1% HR: 7% BB: 11% HBP: 0%
1b 2b 3b hr bb hbp

Makes an out (65%)

  • Strikeout: 19%
  • Out (in play): 46%

Latest ABs

Aaron vs Drysdale: Last 25 ABs
Date Inn Score Count Result Details Hard hit?
4/26/67 - ATL @ LAN1 0-0n/aOutground ball to shortstop
4/26/67 - ATL @ LAN4down 0-1n/aOutground ball to third
4/26/67 - ATL @ LAN6 1-1n/aEground ball to pitcher
4/26/67 - ATL @ LAN8down 1-2n/a1B to left
8/18/67 - ATL @ LAN1 0-0n/aSOstrike out-
8/18/67 - ATL @ LAN3 1-1n/aSOstrike out-
8/18/67 - ATL @ LAN6down 1-2n/a1B to left
8/18/67 - ATL @ LAN8down 1-5n/aOutline drive to shortstop
5/10/68 - LAN @ ATL1 0-0n/aSOstrike out-
5/10/68 - LAN @ ATL4 0-0n/a1B to center
5/10/68 - LAN @ ATL6 1-1n/aOutfly ball to center
7/12/68 - LAN @ ATL1 0-0n/a1B to center
7/12/68 - LAN @ ATL4 0-0n/aOutfly ball to third
7/12/68 - LAN @ ATL6 0-0n/aIBB-
7/12/68 - LAN @ ATL7up 3-0n/aEground ball to shortstop
5/1/68 - ATL @ LAN1 0-0n/aBB-
5/1/68 - ATL @ LAN3up 2-0n/aSOstrike out-
5/1/68 - ATL @ LAN6up 2-1n/a1B to left
6/24/69 - LAN @ ATL1 0-0n/aOutpop fly to second
6/24/69 - LAN @ ATL3up 2-1n/aBB-

About Ownage charts

Want a quick look at the seasonal trends of a batter/pitcher matchup? Called Ownage Charts, they're a handy way to see which way the trend is headed. On each chart, the closer the OPS line gets to a player's name, the more ownage and bragging rights. For context, there's a horizontal line that denotes the league-wide OPS of about .725. A minimum of 5 plate appearances in a given season is required to qualify for the chart.

More about our philosophy

Baseball's an individual sport with team goals and nothing's a better example of that than an at-bat. A batter could miss a curve by 2 feet then crush a ball 400 feet the very next time up. Most baseball fans (minus degenerate gamblers) love that unpredictability. On the flip side, models can help predict what may happen and we've developed a variety of algorithms that can be applied to head-to-head matchups. Most rely on a fair amount of data but generally do well when there are at least 15 plate appearances.

Most of the tables above break down the actual head-to-head data in a way that's hopefully more digestable and actionable (i.e., helping you decide to sit or start a SP/batter). The "Predicted" table takes into account a whole bunch of data and tosses it into our at-bat predictive model: previous results, ballpark, weather and more. And, of course, the more historical data the tighter the accuracy. We have plans to release even more granular data, but for now, enjoy and let us know if you have any questions or suggestions.