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 Tim Lincecum have faced off against each other 5 times throughout their careers. Against Tim Lincecum, Nelson Cruz has maintained a Batting Average of 0.200, lower than his career batting average of 0.274. Tim Lincecum's career opposing batting average is 0.239, higher than their face-off average, possibly overperforming against Nelson Cruz. Nelson Cruz's OPS against Tim Lincecum is 0.400, lower than his career OPS of 0.859.

Tim Lincecum has struck out Nelson Cruz 2 times in 5 at-bats. Against Tim Lincecum, Nelson Cruz strikes out every 2.500 plate appearances. Nelson Cruz's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 4.4, striking out less often against Tim Lincecum than average. Tim Lincecum strikes out a batter every 4.101 plate appearances, striking out Nelson Cruz more often than his average.