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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
Roger Clemens
AB90 HR6 OPS.981
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Ownage chart

Ken Griffey
  • 1.567
    1991
  • 1.333
    1992
  • 1.000
    1993
  • 2.167
    1994
  • 0.773
    1996
  • 1.417
    1997
  • 0.909
    1998
  • 0.533
    1999
  • 0.167
    2004
  • 0.222
    2005
Roger Clemens
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.589 .700
  • Hard Hit21% 30%
  • Quality AB53% 75%
  • SB Success8% 15%

Season stats

Griffey vs Clemens: 13 Seasons
YrPAABH2B3BHRRBIBBSOBAOBPSLGOPS
1989330000001.000.000.000.000
1990320000010.000.333.000.333
199112106300420.600.667.9001.567
199214125201122.417.500.8331.333
1993631000131.333.667.3331.000
1994665001101.833.8331.3332.166
199612102001112.200.273.500.773
199713114102411.364.4171.0001.417
199811113101302.273.273.636.909
1999651000111.200.333.200.533
2004650000012.000.167.000.167
2005991000003.111.111.111.222
2006330000001.000.000.000.000
TOTALS1049028706161217.311.392.589.981
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: 14% 2B: 7% 3B: 0% HR: 6% BB: 12% HBP: 0%
1b 2b 3b hr bb hbp

Makes an out (61%)

  • Strikeout: 16%
  • Out (in play): 45%

Latest ABs

Griffey vs Clemens: Last 25 ABs
Date Inn Score Count Result Details Hard hit?
8/5/99 - NYA @ SEA3down 2-3(0 - 2)1Bline drive single to shallow left
8/5/99 - NYA @ SEA5up 4-3(3 - 2)Outground ball to second
5/22/04 - HOU @ CIN1 0-0(2 - 2)SOstrike out-
5/22/04 - HOU @ CIN3up 1-0(1 - 2)SOstrike out-
5/22/04 - HOU @ CIN5 4-4(0 - 0)Outfly ball to left
4/30/04 - CIN @ HOU1 0-0(3 - 1)BB-
4/30/04 - CIN @ HOU3up 1-0(0 - 0)Outground ball to second
4/30/04 - CIN @ HOU6down 1-2(2 - 2)Outground ball to shortstop
7/3/05 - HOU @ CIN1 0-0(0 - 2)Outground ball to shortstop
7/3/05 - HOU @ CIN4down 0-4(0 - 2)SOstrike out-
7/3/05 - HOU @ CIN6down 0-4(1 - 2)1Bline drive single to right
4/8/05 - CIN @ HOU1 0-0(3 - 2)SOstrike out-
4/8/05 - CIN @ HOU4down 0-1(2 - 0)Outfly ball to center
4/8/05 - CIN @ HOU6 1-1(3 - 2)SO single to -
5/30/05 - CIN @ HOU2 0-0(2 - 1)Outground ball to first
5/30/05 - CIN @ HOU3up 2-0(2 - 2)Outground ball to pitcher
5/30/05 - CIN @ HOU6up 2-0(1 - 2)Outground ball to first
7/25/06 - CIN @ HOU1 0-0(1 - 2)SOstrike out-
7/25/06 - CIN @ HOU3up 1-0(2 - 0)Outground ball to first
7/25/06 - CIN @ HOU6up 1-0(2 - 2)Outpop fly to third

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.