Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy 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 Blaine Hardy have faced off against each other 7 times throughout their careers. Against Blaine Hardy, Nelson Cruz has maintained a Batting Average of 0.167, lower than his career batting average of 0.274. Blaine Hardy's career opposing batting average is 0.258, higher than their face-off average, possibly overperforming against Nelson Cruz. Nelson Cruz's OPS against Blaine Hardy is 0.952, higher than his career OPS of 0.859.

Blaine Hardy has struck out Nelson Cruz 3 times in 6 at-bats. Against Blaine Hardy, Nelson Cruz strikes out every 2.333 plate appearances. Nelson Cruz's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 4.4, striking out less often against Blaine Hardy than average. Blaine Hardy strikes out a batter every 5.391 plate appearances, striking out Nelson Cruz more often than his average.

How Nelson Cruz put the ball into play against Blaine Hardy

Balls and Strikes Thrown by Blaine Hardy to Nelson Cruz

Matchup Details for Nelson Cruz and Blaine Hardy

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

Plate Appearances

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Plate Appearances
7
Nelson Cruz Career Plate Appearances
8235
Blaine Hardy Career Batters Faced
1240

At Bats

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy At Bats
6
Nelson Cruz Career At Bats
7358
Blaine Hardy Career At Bats Pitched
1099

Batting Average

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Batting Average
0.167
Nelson Cruz Career Batting Average
0.274
Blaine Hardy Career Opposing Batting Average
0.258

Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Hits
1
Nelson Cruz Career Hits
2018
Blaine Hardy Career Hits Allowed
286

Singles

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Singles
0
Nelson Cruz Career Singles
1178

Doubles

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Doubles
0
Nelson Cruz Career Doubles
367

Triples

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Triples
0
Nelson Cruz Career Triples
14

Home Runs

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Home Runs
1
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs
459
Blaine Hardy Career Home Runs Allowed
32

Grand Slams

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Grand Slams
0

In the Park Home Runs

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy In the Park Home Runs
0

In the Park Grand Slams

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy In the Park Grand Slams
0

Extra Base Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Extra Base Hits
1
Nelson Cruz Career Extra Base Hits
840

Home Runs Per at Bat

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Home Runs Per at Bat
0.167
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.062
Blaine Hardy Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.029117379435851

Home Runs Per Hit

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Home Runs Per Hit
1.000
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.227
Blaine Hardy Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.11188811188811

Home Runs Per Strikeout

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.333
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.24545454545455
Blaine Hardy Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.13913043478261

Total Bases

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Total Bases
4
Nelson Cruz Total Bases
3790

Times on Base

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Times on Base
2
Nelson Cruz Career Times on Base
2834

On Base Pct

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy On Base Pct
0.286
Nelson Cruz Career On Base Percentage
0.344

Slugging Pct

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Slugging Pct
0.667
Nelson Cruz Career Slugging Percentage
0.515

On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
0.952
Nelson Cruz Career OPS
0.859

Isolated Power

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Isolated Power
0.500
Nelson Cruz Career Isolated Power
0.241

Gross Production Average

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Gross Production Average
0.295
Nelson Cruz Career Gross Production Average
0.284

Batting Average on Balls in Play

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.000
Nelson Cruz Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.306
Blaine Hardy Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.29707602339181

Runs Batted In (RBI)

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Runs Batted In (RBI)
1
Nelson Cruz Career RBIs
1302

Runs Created

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Runs Created
1.130
Nelson Cruz Career Runs Created
1277.19

Hit By Pitch

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Hit By Pitch
0
Nelson Cruz Career Hit By Pitch
84
Blaine Hardy Career Batters Hit By Pitch
4

Outs

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Outs
2

Walks

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Walks
1
Nelson Cruz Career Walks
732
Blaine Hardy Career Walks Allowed
103

Intentional Walks

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Intentional Walks
0
Nelson Cruz Career Intentional Walks
77
Blaine Hardy Career Intentional Walks Allowed
8

Strikeouts

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Strikeouts
3
Nelson Cruz Career Strikeouts
1870
Blaine Hardy Career Strikeouts Thrown
230

Plate Appearance Per Strikout

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Plate Appearance Per Strikout
2.333
Nelson Cruz Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
4.4
Blaine Hardy Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
5.3913043478261

Walks Per Strikeout

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Walks Per Strikeout
0.333
Nelson Cruz Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.39
Blaine Hardy Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.48260869565217

Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.286
Nelson Cruz Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.34329083181542
Blaine Hardy Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.32016129032258

Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0

Batter Reached due to Error

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Batter Reached due to Error
0

Batter Reached due to Interference

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Batter Reached due to Interference
0

Sacrifice Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Sacrifice Hits
0
Nelson Cruz Career Sacrifice Hits
2
Blaine Hardy Career Sacrifice Hits
8

Sacrifice Flies

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Sacrifice Flies
0
Nelson Cruz Career Sacrifice Flies
59
Blaine Hardy Career Sacrifice Flies
18

Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
0
Nelson Cruz Career Ground into Double Play
177
Blaine Hardy Career Double Plays Enabled
21

Ground into Triple Play

Nelson Cruz vs. Blaine Hardy Ground into Triple Play
0