Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka 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 Daisuke Matsuzaka have faced off against each other 5 times throughout their careers. Against Daisuke Matsuzaka, Nelson Cruz has maintained a Batting Average of 0.400, higher than his career batting average of 0.274. Daisuke Matsuzaka's career opposing batting average is 0.242, lower than their face-off average, possibly underperforming against Nelson Cruz. Nelson Cruz's OPS against Daisuke Matsuzaka is 1.400, higher than his career OPS of 0.859.

Daisuke Matsuzaka has struck out Nelson Cruz 3 times in 5 at-bats. Against Daisuke Matsuzaka, Nelson Cruz strikes out every 1.667 plate appearances. Nelson Cruz's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 4.4, striking out less often against Daisuke Matsuzaka than average. Daisuke Matsuzaka strikes out a batter every 4.783 plate appearances, striking out Nelson Cruz more often than his average.

How Nelson Cruz put the ball into play against Daisuke Matsuzaka

Balls and Strikes Thrown by Daisuke Matsuzaka to Nelson Cruz

Matchup Details for Nelson Cruz and Daisuke Matsuzaka

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

Plate Appearances

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Plate Appearances
5
Nelson Cruz Career Plate Appearances
8235
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Batters Faced
3444

At Bats

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka At Bats
5
Nelson Cruz Career At Bats
7358
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career At Bats Pitched
2965

Batting Average

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Batting Average
0.400
Nelson Cruz Career Batting Average
0.274
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Opposing Batting Average
0.242

Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Hits
2
Nelson Cruz Career Hits
2018
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Hits Allowed
721

Singles

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Singles
0
Nelson Cruz Career Singles
1178

Doubles

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Doubles
1
Nelson Cruz Career Doubles
367

Triples

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Triples
1
Nelson Cruz Career Triples
14

Home Runs

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Home Runs
0
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs
459
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Home Runs Allowed
85

Grand Slams

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Grand Slams
0

In the Park Home Runs

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka In the Park Home Runs
0

In the Park Grand Slams

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka In the Park Grand Slams
0

Extra Base Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Extra Base Hits
2
Nelson Cruz Career Extra Base Hits
840

Home Runs Per at Bat

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Home Runs Per at Bat
0.000
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.062
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.028667790893761

Home Runs Per Hit

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Home Runs Per Hit
0.000
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.227
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.11789181692094

Home Runs Per Strikeout

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.000
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.24545454545455
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.11805555555556

Total Bases

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Total Bases
5
Nelson Cruz Total Bases
3790

Times on Base

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Times on Base
2
Nelson Cruz Career Times on Base
2834

On Base Pct

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka On Base Pct
0.400
Nelson Cruz Career On Base Percentage
0.344

Slugging Pct

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Slugging Pct
1.000
Nelson Cruz Career Slugging Percentage
0.515

On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
1.400
Nelson Cruz Career OPS
0.859

Isolated Power

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Isolated Power
0.600
Nelson Cruz Career Isolated Power
0.241

Gross Production Average

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Gross Production Average
0.430
Nelson Cruz Career Gross Production Average
0.284

Batting Average on Balls in Play

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Batting Average on Balls in Play
1.000
Nelson Cruz Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.306
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.29174311926606

Runs Batted In (RBI)

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Runs Batted In (RBI)
0
Nelson Cruz Career RBIs
1302

Runs Created

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Runs Created
1.595
Nelson Cruz Career Runs Created
1277.19

Hit By Pitch

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Hit By Pitch
0
Nelson Cruz Career Hit By Pitch
84
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Batters Hit By Pitch
45

Outs

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Outs
0

Walks

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Walks
0
Nelson Cruz Career Walks
732
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Walks Allowed
387

Intentional Walks

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Intentional Walks
0
Nelson Cruz Career Intentional Walks
77
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Intentional Walks Allowed
9

Strikeouts

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Strikeouts
3
Nelson Cruz Career Strikeouts
1870
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Strikeouts Thrown
720

Plate Appearance Per Strikout

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Plate Appearance Per Strikout
1.667
Nelson Cruz Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
4.4
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
4.7833333333333

Walks Per Strikeout

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Walks Per Strikeout
0.000
Nelson Cruz Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.39
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.55

Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.400
Nelson Cruz Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.34329083181542
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.32433217189315

Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0

Batter Reached due to Error

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Batter Reached due to Error
0

Batter Reached due to Interference

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Batter Reached due to Interference
0

Sacrifice Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Sacrifice Hits
0
Nelson Cruz Career Sacrifice Hits
2
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Sacrifice Hits
18

Sacrifice Flies

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Sacrifice Flies
0
Nelson Cruz Career Sacrifice Flies
59
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Sacrifice Flies
20

Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
0
Nelson Cruz Career Ground into Double Play
177
Daisuke Matsuzaka Career Double Plays Enabled
53

Ground into Triple Play

Nelson Cruz vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka Ground into Triple Play
0