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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...

Ken Griffey
Greg Maddux
AB40 HR2 OPS.916
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Ownage chart

Ken Griffey
  • 1.238
    2000
  • 0.933
    2002
  • 1.867
    2004
  • 0.432
    2006
  • 0.833
    2008
Greg Maddux
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.525 .700
  • Hard Hit11% 30%
  • Quality AB43% 75%
  • SB Success6% 15%

Season stats

Griffey vs Maddux: 8 Seasons
YrPAABH2B3BHRRBIBBSOBAOBPSLGOPS
2000763100012.500.571.6671.238
2002531000020.333.600.333.933
2003331001202.333.3331.3331.666
2004653001202.600.6671.2001.867
2005331000000.333.333.333.666
200612112000011.182.250.182.432
2007430000101.000.000.000.000
2008662100003.333.333.500.833
TOTALS4640132025411.325.391.525.916
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 (39% OBP)

1B: 20% 2B: 4% 3B: 0% HR: 4% BB: 9% HBP: 2%
1b 2b 3b hr bb hbp

Makes an out (61%)

  • Strikeout: 24%
  • Out (in play): 37%

Latest ABs

Griffey vs Maddux: Last 25 ABs
Date Inn Score Count Result Details Hard hit?
5/30/06 - CIN @ CHN1 0-0(0 - 1)Outfly ball to left
5/30/06 - CIN @ CHN4up 1-0(0 - 2)Outground ball to pitcher
5/30/06 - CIN @ CHN6down 1-5(0 - 0)1Bground ball single to right
6/9/06 - CHN @ CIN1 0-0(0 - 2)Outground ball to second
6/9/06 - CHN @ CIN4down 1-3(2 - 2)Outline drive to right
8/3/06 - LAN @ CIN1down 0-2(2 - 2)Outground ball to first
8/3/06 - LAN @ CIN4down 0-2(0 - 0)Outground ball to pitcher
8/30/06 - CIN @ LAN2 0-0(3 - 1)1Bground ball single to shortstop
8/30/06 - CIN @ LAN4down 0-1(0 - 1)Outground ball to pitcher
8/30/06 - CIN @ LAN7down 1-4(0 - 0)Outfly ball to left
5/14/07 - CIN @ SDN1 0-0(1 - 1)Outground ball to first
5/14/07 - CIN @ SDN4down 0-5(0 - 2)SOstrike out-
5/14/07 - CIN @ SDN7down 0-7(1 - 1)Outground ball to first
5/14/07 - CIN @ SDN9down 0-7(1 - 1)Outfly ball to center
7/23/08 - SDN @ CIN1down 0-1(2 - 1)1Bline drive single to left
7/23/08 - SDN @ CIN4down 0-1(1 - 0)Outfly ball to right
7/23/08 - SDN @ CIN6down 1-3(1 - 2)SOstrike out-
5/25/08 - CIN @ SDN1 0-0(3 - 2)SOstrike out-
5/25/08 - CIN @ SDN4down 0-3(0 - 1)2Bline drive double to left
5/25/08 - CIN @ SDN5down 1-4(1 - 2)SOstrike out-

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.