Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Matchup

It doesn't matter if you are trying to make your next big bet or parlay, tweak your fantasy team, rub something in your buddy's face, or just want to understand the game better, it's always interesting to look at a matchup. Nelson Cruz and Josh Beckett have faced off against each other 18 times throughout their careers. Against Josh Beckett, Nelson Cruz has maintained a Batting Average of 0.063, lower than his career batting average of 0.274. Josh Beckett's career opposing batting average is 0.244, higher than their face-off average, possibly overperforming against Nelson Cruz. Nelson Cruz's OPS against Josh Beckett is 0.229, lower than his career OPS of 0.859.

Josh Beckett has struck out Nelson Cruz 7 times in 16 at-bats. Against Josh Beckett, Nelson Cruz strikes out every 2.571 plate appearances. Nelson Cruz's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 4.4, striking out less often against Josh Beckett than average. Josh Beckett strikes out a batter every 4.513 plate appearances, striking out Nelson Cruz more often than his average.

How Nelson Cruz put the ball into play against Josh Beckett

Balls and Strikes Thrown by Josh Beckett to Nelson Cruz

Matchup Details for Nelson Cruz and Josh Beckett

Stats that describe the matchup between Nelson Cruz and Josh Beckett including some career level stats for context.

Plate Appearances

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Plate Appearances
18
Nelson Cruz Career Plate Appearances
8235
Josh Beckett Career Batters Faced
8579

At Bats

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett At Bats
16
Nelson Cruz Career At Bats
7358
Josh Beckett Career At Bats Pitched
7739

Batting Average

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Batting Average
0.063
Nelson Cruz Career Batting Average
0.274
Josh Beckett Career Opposing Batting Average
0.244

Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Hits
1
Nelson Cruz Career Hits
2018
Josh Beckett Career Hits Allowed
1897

Singles

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Singles
1
Nelson Cruz Career Singles
1178

Doubles

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Doubles
0
Nelson Cruz Career Doubles
367

Triples

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Triples
0
Nelson Cruz Career Triples
14

Home Runs

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Home Runs
0
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs
459
Josh Beckett Career Home Runs Allowed
238

Grand Slams

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Grand Slams
0

In the Park Home Runs

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett In the Park Home Runs
0

In the Park Grand Slams

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett In the Park Grand Slams
0

Extra Base Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Extra Base Hits
0
Nelson Cruz Career Extra Base Hits
840

Home Runs Per at Bat

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Home Runs Per at Bat
0.000
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.062
Josh Beckett Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.030753327303269

Home Runs Per Hit

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Home Runs Per Hit
0.000
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.227
Josh Beckett Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.12546125461255

Home Runs Per Strikeout

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.000
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.24545454545455
Josh Beckett Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.12519726459758

Total Bases

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Total Bases
1
Nelson Cruz Total Bases
3790

Times on Base

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Times on Base
3
Nelson Cruz Career Times on Base
2834

On Base Pct

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett On Base Pct
0.167
Nelson Cruz Career On Base Percentage
0.344

Slugging Pct

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Slugging Pct
0.063
Nelson Cruz Career Slugging Percentage
0.515

On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
0.229
Nelson Cruz Career OPS
0.859

Isolated Power

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Isolated Power
0.000
Nelson Cruz Career Isolated Power
0.241

Gross Production Average

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Gross Production Average
0.091
Nelson Cruz Career Gross Production Average
0.284

Batting Average on Balls in Play

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.111
Nelson Cruz Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.306
Josh Beckett Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.29409679134905

Runs Batted In (RBI)

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Runs Batted In (RBI)
1
Nelson Cruz Career RBIs
1302

Runs Created

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Runs Created
-0.358
Nelson Cruz Career Runs Created
1277.19

Hit By Pitch

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Hit By Pitch
0
Nelson Cruz Career Hit By Pitch
84
Josh Beckett Career Batters Hit By Pitch
76

Outs

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Outs
8

Walks

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Walks
2
Nelson Cruz Career Walks
732
Josh Beckett Career Walks Allowed
629

Intentional Walks

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Intentional Walks
0
Nelson Cruz Career Intentional Walks
77
Josh Beckett Career Intentional Walks Allowed
28

Strikeouts

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Strikeouts
7
Nelson Cruz Career Strikeouts
1870
Josh Beckett Career Strikeouts Thrown
1901

Plate Appearance Per Strikout

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Plate Appearance Per Strikout
2.571
Nelson Cruz Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
4.4
Josh Beckett Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
4.5128879537086

Walks Per Strikeout

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Walks Per Strikeout
0.286
Nelson Cruz Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.39
Josh Beckett Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.34560757496055

Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.167
Nelson Cruz Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.34329083181542
Josh Beckett Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.29770369506936

Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0

Batter Reached due to Error

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Batter Reached due to Error
0

Batter Reached due to Interference

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Batter Reached due to Interference
0

Sacrifice Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Sacrifice Hits
0
Nelson Cruz Career Sacrifice Hits
2
Josh Beckett Career Sacrifice Hits
66

Sacrifice Flies

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Sacrifice Flies
0
Nelson Cruz Career Sacrifice Flies
59
Josh Beckett Career Sacrifice Flies
41

Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
0
Nelson Cruz Career Ground into Double Play
177
Josh Beckett Career Double Plays Enabled
139

Ground into Triple Play

Nelson Cruz vs. Josh Beckett Ground into Triple Play
0