since 2002

Freddie Freeman VS Zack Wheeler

Historically (going back to 2013), Freeman has gotten the better of Wheeler. He has a career OPS of 1.088 against him. With 70 plate appearances, that's based on a big sample size as well.

More recently (last 10 ABs), Freeman is 3/9 with an OPS of .733 highlighted by 3 singles and 1 walk.

Ownage chart

Freddie Freeman
  • 1.944
    2013
  • 1.225
    2014
  • 2.067
    2018
  • 0.938
    2019
  • 1.167
    2020
  • 0.708
    2021
Zack Wheeler
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.

In general, Freeman consistently lit up Wheeler earlier in their careers. Wheeler has somewhat turned the tables the last ~20 ABs (though Freeman is still around league average).

Matchup Ranks

  • SLG.574 .700
  • Hard Hit24% 30%
  • Quality AB56% 75%
  • SB Success0% 15%

Season stats

Freeman vs Wheeler: 8 Seasons
YrPAABH2B3BHRRBIBBSOBAOBPSLGOPS
2013964001130.667.7781.1671.945
20141583200463.375.600.6251.225
2018653101112.600.6671.4002.067
201913104000133.400.538.400.938
2020663100001.500.500.6671.167
202115134000122.308.400.308.708
2022330000000.000.000.000.000
2024330000001.000.000.000.000
TOTALS70542140281512.389.514.5741.088
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 (51% OBP)

1B: 21% 2B: 6% 3B: 0% HR: 3% BB: 21% HBP: 0%
1b 2b 3b hr bb hbp

Makes an out (49%)

  • Strikeout: 17%
  • Out (in play): 32%

Recent ABs

Freeman vs Wheeler: Last 25 ABs
Date Inn Score Count Result Details Hard hit?
4/9/21 - PHI @ ATL3down 0-1(2 - 2)Outground ball to second
4/9/21 - PHI @ ATL5up 2-1(2 - 2)Outground ball to shallow pitcher
9/28/21 - PHI @ ATL1 0-0(0 - 2)Outline drive to left
9/28/21 - PHI @ ATL3up 2-0(1 - 0)Outground ball to second
9/28/21 - PHI @ ATL6up 2-0(2 - 2)1Bline drive single to right
4/3/21 - ATL @ PHI1 0-0(1 - 0)Outground ball to shallow pitcher
4/3/21 - ATL @ PHI4 0-0(0 - 1)Outfly ball to deep center
4/3/21 - ATL @ PHI7down 0-4(2 - 2)SOstrike out-
6/10/21 - ATL @ PHI1 0-0(1 - 2)Outground ball to deep second
6/10/21 - ATL @ PHI4 0-0(3 - 2)SOstrike out-
6/10/21 - ATL @ PHI7 0-0(1 - 0)1Bline drive single to deep center
7/23/21 - ATL @ PHI1 0-0(1 - 0)1Bline drive single to left
7/23/21 - ATL @ PHI3down 0-1(1 - 0)1Bline drive single to left
7/23/21 - ATL @ PHI5down 1-3(3 - 0)BB-
5/12/22 - PHI @ LAN1down 0-1(1 - 1)Outfly ball to deep center
5/12/22 - PHI @ LAN3down 1-4(1 - 2)Outground ball to second
5/12/22 - PHI @ LAN6down 1-7(2 - 1)Outline drive to left
7/9/24 - LAN @ PHI1 0-0(1 - 0)Outground ball to first
7/9/24 - LAN @ PHI3down 0-3(1 - 2)SOstrike out-
7/9/24 - LAN @ PHI5down 1-9(1 - 2)Outground ball to second

Beyond the numbers

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