Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez 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 Gio Gonzalez have faced off against each other 21 times throughout their careers. Against Gio Gonzalez, Nelson Cruz has maintained a Batting Average of 0.176, lower than his career batting average of 0.274. Gio Gonzalez's career opposing batting average is 0.24, higher than their face-off average, possibly overperforming against Nelson Cruz. Nelson Cruz's OPS against Gio Gonzalez is 0.745, lower than his career OPS of 0.859.

Gio Gonzalez has struck out Nelson Cruz 6 times in 17 at-bats. Against Gio Gonzalez, Nelson Cruz strikes out every 3.500 plate appearances. Nelson Cruz's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 4.4, striking out less often against Gio Gonzalez than average. Gio Gonzalez strikes out a batter every 4.431 plate appearances, striking out Nelson Cruz more often than his average.

How Nelson Cruz put the ball into play against Gio Gonzalez

Balls and Strikes Thrown by Gio Gonzalez to Nelson Cruz

Matchup Details for Nelson Cruz and Gio Gonzalez

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

Plate Appearances

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Plate Appearances
21
Nelson Cruz Career Plate Appearances
8235
Gio Gonzalez Career Batters Faced
8242

At Bats

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez At Bats
17
Nelson Cruz Career At Bats
7358
Gio Gonzalez Career At Bats Pitched
7250

Batting Average

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Batting Average
0.176
Nelson Cruz Career Batting Average
0.274
Gio Gonzalez Career Opposing Batting Average
0.24

Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Hits
3
Nelson Cruz Career Hits
2018
Gio Gonzalez Career Hits Allowed
1744

Singles

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Singles
1
Nelson Cruz Career Singles
1178

Doubles

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Doubles
1
Nelson Cruz Career Doubles
367

Triples

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Triples
0
Nelson Cruz Career Triples
14

Home Runs

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Home Runs
1
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs
459
Gio Gonzalez Career Home Runs Allowed
171

Grand Slams

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Grand Slams
0

In the Park Home Runs

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez In the Park Home Runs
0

In the Park Grand Slams

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez In the Park Grand Slams
0

Extra Base Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Extra Base Hits
2
Nelson Cruz Career Extra Base Hits
840

Home Runs Per at Bat

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Home Runs Per at Bat
0.059
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.062
Gio Gonzalez Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.023586206896552

Home Runs Per Hit

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Home Runs Per Hit
0.333
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.227
Gio Gonzalez Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.098050458715596

Home Runs Per Strikeout

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.167
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.24545454545455
Gio Gonzalez Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.091935483870968

Total Bases

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Total Bases
7
Nelson Cruz Total Bases
3790

Times on Base

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Times on Base
7
Nelson Cruz Career Times on Base
2834

On Base Pct

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez On Base Pct
0.333
Nelson Cruz Career On Base Percentage
0.344

Slugging Pct

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Slugging Pct
0.412
Nelson Cruz Career Slugging Percentage
0.515

On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
0.745
Nelson Cruz Career OPS
0.859

Isolated Power

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Isolated Power
0.235
Nelson Cruz Career Isolated Power
0.241

Gross Production Average

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Gross Production Average
0.253
Nelson Cruz Career Gross Production Average
0.284

Batting Average on Balls in Play

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.200
Nelson Cruz Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.306
Gio Gonzalez Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.29876543209877

Runs Batted In (RBI)

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Runs Batted In (RBI)
5
Nelson Cruz Career RBIs
1302

Runs Created

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Runs Created
1.791
Nelson Cruz Career Runs Created
1277.19

Hit By Pitch

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Hit By Pitch
0
Nelson Cruz Career Hit By Pitch
84
Gio Gonzalez Career Batters Hit By Pitch
50

Outs

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Outs
8

Walks

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Walks
4
Nelson Cruz Career Walks
732
Gio Gonzalez Career Walks Allowed
815

Intentional Walks

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Intentional Walks
0
Nelson Cruz Career Intentional Walks
77
Gio Gonzalez Career Intentional Walks Allowed
21

Strikeouts

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Strikeouts
6
Nelson Cruz Career Strikeouts
1870
Gio Gonzalez Career Strikeouts Thrown
1860

Plate Appearance Per Strikout

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Plate Appearance Per Strikout
3.500
Nelson Cruz Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
4.4
Gio Gonzalez Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
4.4311827956989

Walks Per Strikeout

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Walks Per Strikeout
0.667
Nelson Cruz Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.39
Gio Gonzalez Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.4494623655914

Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.333
Nelson Cruz Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.34329083181542
Gio Gonzalez Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.31303081776268

Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0

Batter Reached due to Error

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Batter Reached due to Error
0

Batter Reached due to Interference

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Batter Reached due to Interference
0

Sacrifice Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Sacrifice Hits
0
Nelson Cruz Career Sacrifice Hits
2
Gio Gonzalez Career Sacrifice Hits
60

Sacrifice Flies

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Sacrifice Flies
0
Nelson Cruz Career Sacrifice Flies
59
Gio Gonzalez Career Sacrifice Flies
46

Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
2
Nelson Cruz Career Ground into Double Play
177
Gio Gonzalez Career Double Plays Enabled
150

Ground into Triple Play

Nelson Cruz vs. Gio Gonzalez Ground into Triple Play
0