Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera 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 Mariano Rivera have faced off against
each other 8 times throughout their careers. Against Mariano Rivera, Nelson Cruz has maintained a Batting Average of 0.143, lower than his career batting average of 0.274. Mariano Rivera's career opposing batting average is 0.211, higher than their face-off average, possibly overperforming against Nelson Cruz. Nelson Cruz's OPS against Mariano Rivera is 0.286, lower than his career OPS of 0.859.
Mariano Rivera has struck out Nelson Cruz 3 times in 7 at-bats. Against Mariano Rivera, Nelson Cruz strikes out every 2.667 plate appearances. Nelson Cruz's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 4.4, striking out less often against Mariano Rivera than average. Mariano Rivera strikes out a batter every 4.350 plate appearances, striking out Nelson Cruz more often than his average.
Mariano Rivera has struck out Nelson Cruz 3 times in 7 at-bats. Against Mariano Rivera, Nelson Cruz strikes out every 2.667 plate appearances. Nelson Cruz's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 4.4, striking out less often against Mariano Rivera than average. Mariano Rivera strikes out a batter every 4.350 plate appearances, striking out Nelson Cruz more often than his average.
How Nelson Cruz put the ball into play against Mariano Rivera
Balls and Strikes Thrown by Mariano Rivera to Nelson Cruz
Matchup Details for Nelson Cruz and Mariano Rivera
Stats that describe the matchup between Nelson Cruz and Mariano Rivera including some career level stats for context.
Plate Appearances
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Plate Appearances
8
Nelson Cruz Career Plate Appearances
8235
Mariano Rivera Career Batters Faced
5103
At Bats
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera At Bats
7
Nelson Cruz Career At Bats
7358
Mariano Rivera Career At Bats Pitched
4679
Batting Average
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Batting Average
0.143
Nelson Cruz Career Batting Average
0.274
Mariano Rivera Career Opposing Batting Average
0.211
Hits
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Hits
1
Nelson Cruz Career Hits
2018
Mariano Rivera Career Hits Allowed
998
Singles
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Singles
1
Nelson Cruz Career Singles
1178
Doubles
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Doubles
0
Nelson Cruz Career Doubles
367
Triples
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Triples
0
Nelson Cruz Career Triples
14
Home Runs
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Home Runs
0
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs
459
Mariano Rivera Career Home Runs Allowed
71
Grand Slams
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Grand Slams
0
In the Park Home Runs
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera In the Park Home Runs
0
In the Park Grand Slams
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera In the Park Grand Slams
0
Extra Base Hits
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Extra Base Hits
0
Nelson Cruz Career Extra Base Hits
840
Home Runs Per at Bat
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Home Runs Per at Bat
0.000
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.062
Mariano Rivera Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.015174182517632
Home Runs Per Hit
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Home Runs Per Hit
0.000
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.227
Mariano Rivera Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.071142284569138
Home Runs Per Strikeout
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.000
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.24545454545455
Mariano Rivera Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.060528559249787
Total Bases
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Total Bases
1
Nelson Cruz Total Bases
3790
Times on Base
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Times on Base
1
Nelson Cruz Career Times on Base
2834
On Base Pct
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera On Base Pct
0.143
Nelson Cruz Career On Base Percentage
0.344
Slugging Pct
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Slugging Pct
0.143
Nelson Cruz Career Slugging Percentage
0.515
On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
0.286
Nelson Cruz Career OPS
0.859
Isolated Power
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Isolated Power
0.000
Nelson Cruz Career Isolated Power
0.241
Gross Production Average
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Gross Production Average
0.100
Nelson Cruz Career Gross Production Average
0.284
Batting Average on Balls in Play
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.250
Nelson Cruz Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.306
Mariano Rivera Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.26791907514451
Runs Batted In (RBI)
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Runs Batted In (RBI)
0
Nelson Cruz Career RBIs
1302
Runs Created
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Runs Created
-0.129
Nelson Cruz Career Runs Created
1277.19
Hit By Pitch
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Hit By Pitch
0
Nelson Cruz Career Hit By Pitch
84
Mariano Rivera Career Batters Hit By Pitch
46
Outs
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Outs
3
Walks
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Walks
0
Nelson Cruz Career Walks
732
Mariano Rivera Career Walks Allowed
286
Intentional Walks
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Intentional Walks
1
Nelson Cruz Career Intentional Walks
77
Mariano Rivera Career Intentional Walks Allowed
41
Strikeouts
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Strikeouts
3
Nelson Cruz Career Strikeouts
1870
Mariano Rivera Career Strikeouts Thrown
1173
Plate Appearance Per Strikout
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Plate Appearance Per Strikout
2.667
Nelson Cruz Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
4.4
Mariano Rivera Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
4.3503836317136
Walks Per Strikeout
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Walks Per Strikeout
0.000
Nelson Cruz Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.39
Mariano Rivera Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.27877237851662
Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.125
Nelson Cruz Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.34329083181542
Mariano Rivera Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.25965118557711
Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0
Batter Reached due to Error
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Batter Reached due to Error
0
Batter Reached due to Interference
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Batter Reached due to Interference
0
Sacrifice Hits
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Sacrifice Hits
0
Nelson Cruz Career Sacrifice Hits
2
Mariano Rivera Career Sacrifice Hits
26
Sacrifice Flies
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Sacrifice Flies
0
Nelson Cruz Career Sacrifice Flies
59
Mariano Rivera Career Sacrifice Flies
25
Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
0
Nelson Cruz Career Ground into Double Play
177
Mariano Rivera Career Double Plays Enabled
88
Ground into Triple Play
Nelson Cruz vs. Mariano Rivera Ground into Triple Play
0