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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...

Max Kepler
Justin Verlander
AB23 HR0 OPS.228
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Ownage chart

Max Kepler
  • 0.167
    2016
  • 0.533
    2018
  • 0.143
    2019
  • 0.000
    2022
Justin Verlander
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.043 .700
  • Hard Hit14% 30%
  • Quality AB31% 75%
  • SB Success0% 15%

Season stats

Kepler vs Verlander: 5 Seasons
YrPAABH2B3BHRRBIBBSOBAOBPSLGOPS
2016750000013.000.167.000.167
2017320000010.000.333.000.333
2018651000013.200.333.200.533
2019760000011.000.143.000.143
2022650000003.000.000.000.000
TOTALS292310000410.043.185.043.228
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 (24% OBP)

1B: 6% 2B: 2% 3B: 0% HR: 1% BB: 13% HBP: 0%
1b 2b 3b hr bb hbp

Makes an out (78%)

  • Strikeout: 29%
  • Out (in play): 49%

Latest ABs

Kepler vs Verlander: Last 25 ABs
Date Inn Score Count Result Details Hard hit?
4/21/17 - DET @ MIN3down 0-2(0 - 0)Outline drive to right
4/21/17 - DET @ MIN6down 0-3(3 - 1)BB-
9/4/18 - MIN @ HOU2down 0-4(3 - 2)BB-
9/4/18 - MIN @ HOU4down 1-4(3 - 2)Outground ball to first
9/4/18 - MIN @ HOU7down 1-4(2 - 2)SOstrike out-
4/9/18 - HOU @ MIN2 0-0(2 - 2)SOstrike out-
4/9/18 - HOU @ MIN5 0-0(3 - 2)SOstrike out-
4/9/18 - HOU @ MIN7down 0-1(1 - 1)1Bline drive single to left
4/24/19 - MIN @ HOU1 0-0(0 - 2)SOstrike out-
4/24/19 - MIN @ HOU4down 0-3(1 - 1)Outfly ball to right
4/24/19 - MIN @ HOU6down 1-5(1 - 0)Outground ball to pitcher
4/24/19 - MIN @ HOU8down 1-5(0 - 1)Outground ball to first
4/29/19 - HOU @ MIN1 0-0(3 - 2)BB-
4/29/19 - HOU @ MIN3up 1-0(0 - 2)Outground ball to first
4/29/19 - HOU @ MIN6up 1-0(2 - 0)Outpop fly to shortstop
8/23/22 - MIN @ HOU2 0-0(1 - 2)SOstrike out-
8/23/22 - MIN @ HOU5down 0-2(1 - 2)SOstrike out-
5/10/22 - HOU @ MIN1 0-0(0 - 2)SOstrike out-
5/10/22 - HOU @ MIN4down 0-2(0 - 1)Outline drive to left
5/10/22 - HOU @ MIN7down 0-5(0 - 1)Outline drive to deep second

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.

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