Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon 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 Mark Melancon have faced off against each other 5 times throughout their careers. Against Mark Melancon, Nelson Cruz has maintained a Batting Average of 0.400, higher than his career batting average of 0.274. Mark Melancon's career opposing batting average is 0.239, lower than their face-off average, possibly underperforming against Nelson Cruz. Nelson Cruz's OPS against Mark Melancon is 1.400, higher than his career OPS of 0.859.

Mark Melancon has struck out Nelson Cruz 1 times in 5 at-bats. Against Mark Melancon, Nelson Cruz strikes out every 5.000 plate appearances. Nelson Cruz's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 4.4, striking out more often against Mark Melancon than average. Mark Melancon strikes out a batter every 4.636 plate appearances, striking out Nelson Cruz less often than his average.

How Nelson Cruz put the ball into play against Mark Melancon

Balls and Strikes Thrown by Mark Melancon to Nelson Cruz

Matchup Details for Nelson Cruz and Mark Melancon

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

Plate Appearances

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Plate Appearances
5
Nelson Cruz Career Plate Appearances
8235
Mark Melancon Career Batters Faced
2981

At Bats

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon At Bats
5
Nelson Cruz Career At Bats
7358
Mark Melancon Career At Bats Pitched
2722

Batting Average

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Batting Average
0.400
Nelson Cruz Career Batting Average
0.274
Mark Melancon Career Opposing Batting Average
0.239

Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Hits
2
Nelson Cruz Career Hits
2018
Mark Melancon Career Hits Allowed
657

Singles

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Singles
1
Nelson Cruz Career Singles
1178

Doubles

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Doubles
0
Nelson Cruz Career Doubles
367

Triples

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Triples
0
Nelson Cruz Career Triples
14

Home Runs

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Home Runs
1
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs
459
Mark Melancon Career Home Runs Allowed
44

Grand Slams

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Grand Slams
0

In the Park Home Runs

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon In the Park Home Runs
0

In the Park Grand Slams

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon In the Park Grand Slams
0

Extra Base Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Extra Base Hits
1
Nelson Cruz Career Extra Base Hits
840

Home Runs Per at Bat

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Home Runs Per at Bat
0.200
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.062
Mark Melancon Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.016164584864071

Home Runs Per Hit

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Home Runs Per Hit
0.500
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.227
Mark Melancon Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.066971080669711

Home Runs Per Strikeout

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Home Runs Per Strikeout
1.000
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.24545454545455
Mark Melancon Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.068429237947123

Total Bases

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Total Bases
5
Nelson Cruz Total Bases
3790

Times on Base

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Times on Base
2
Nelson Cruz Career Times on Base
2834

On Base Pct

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon On Base Pct
0.400
Nelson Cruz Career On Base Percentage
0.344

Slugging Pct

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Slugging Pct
1.000
Nelson Cruz Career Slugging Percentage
0.515

On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
1.400
Nelson Cruz Career OPS
0.859

Isolated Power

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Isolated Power
0.600
Nelson Cruz Career Isolated Power
0.241

Gross Production Average

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Gross Production Average
0.430
Nelson Cruz Career Gross Production Average
0.284

Batting Average on Balls in Play

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.333
Nelson Cruz Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.306
Mark Melancon Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.29946262823644

Runs Batted In (RBI)

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Runs Batted In (RBI)
3
Nelson Cruz Career RBIs
1302

Runs Created

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Runs Created
1.704
Nelson Cruz Career Runs Created
1277.19

Hit By Pitch

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Hit By Pitch
0
Nelson Cruz Career Hit By Pitch
84
Mark Melancon Career Batters Hit By Pitch
25

Outs

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Outs
2

Walks

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Walks
0
Nelson Cruz Career Walks
732
Mark Melancon Career Walks Allowed
192

Intentional Walks

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Intentional Walks
0
Nelson Cruz Career Intentional Walks
77
Mark Melancon Career Intentional Walks Allowed
23

Strikeouts

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Strikeouts
1
Nelson Cruz Career Strikeouts
1870
Mark Melancon Career Strikeouts Thrown
643

Plate Appearance Per Strikout

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Plate Appearance Per Strikout
5.000
Nelson Cruz Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
4.4
Mark Melancon Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
4.6360808709176

Walks Per Strikeout

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Walks Per Strikeout
0.000
Nelson Cruz Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.39
Mark Melancon Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.3343701399689

Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.400
Nelson Cruz Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.34329083181542
Mark Melancon Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.29251928882925

Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0

Batter Reached due to Error

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Batter Reached due to Error
0

Batter Reached due to Interference

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Batter Reached due to Interference
0

Sacrifice Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Sacrifice Hits
0
Nelson Cruz Career Sacrifice Hits
2
Mark Melancon Career Sacrifice Hits
7

Sacrifice Flies

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Sacrifice Flies
0
Nelson Cruz Career Sacrifice Flies
59
Mark Melancon Career Sacrifice Flies
12

Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
0
Nelson Cruz Career Ground into Double Play
177
Mark Melancon Career Double Plays Enabled
70

Ground into Triple Play

Nelson Cruz vs. Mark Melancon Ground into Triple Play
0