Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields 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 James Shields have faced off against
each other 39 times throughout their careers. Against James Shields, Nelson Cruz has maintained a Batting Average of 0.250, lower than his career batting average of 0.274. James Shields's career opposing batting average is 0.257, higher than their face-off average, possibly overperforming against Nelson Cruz. Nelson Cruz's OPS against James Shields is 0.615, lower than his career OPS of 0.859.
James Shields has struck out Nelson Cruz 8 times in 36 at-bats. Against James Shields, Nelson Cruz strikes out every 4.875 plate appearances. Nelson Cruz's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 4.4, striking out more often against James Shields than average. James Shields strikes out a batter every 4.921 plate appearances, striking out Nelson Cruz more often than his average.
James Shields has struck out Nelson Cruz 8 times in 36 at-bats. Against James Shields, Nelson Cruz strikes out every 4.875 plate appearances. Nelson Cruz's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 4.4, striking out more often against James Shields than average. James Shields strikes out a batter every 4.921 plate appearances, striking out Nelson Cruz more often than his average.
How Nelson Cruz put the ball into play against James Shields
Balls and Strikes Thrown by James Shields to Nelson Cruz
Matchup Details for Nelson Cruz and James Shields
Stats that describe the matchup between Nelson Cruz and James Shields including some career level stats for context.
Plate Appearances
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Plate Appearances
39
Nelson Cruz Career Plate Appearances
8235
James Shields Career Batters Faced
10993
At Bats
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields At Bats
36
Nelson Cruz Career At Bats
7358
James Shields Career At Bats Pitched
10030
Batting Average
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Batting Average
0.250
Nelson Cruz Career Batting Average
0.274
James Shields Career Opposing Batting Average
0.257
Hits
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Hits
9
Nelson Cruz Career Hits
2018
James Shields Career Hits Allowed
2581
Singles
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Singles
8
Nelson Cruz Career Singles
1178
Doubles
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Doubles
0
Nelson Cruz Career Doubles
367
Triples
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Triples
0
Nelson Cruz Career Triples
14
Home Runs
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Home Runs
1
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs
459
James Shields Career Home Runs Allowed
361
Grand Slams
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Grand Slams
0
In the Park Home Runs
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields In the Park Home Runs
0
In the Park Grand Slams
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields In the Park Grand Slams
0
Extra Base Hits
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Extra Base Hits
1
Nelson Cruz Career Extra Base Hits
840
Home Runs Per at Bat
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Home Runs Per at Bat
0.028
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.062
James Shields Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.035992023928215
Home Runs Per Hit
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Home Runs Per Hit
0.111
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.227
James Shields Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.13986826811313
Home Runs Per Strikeout
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.125
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.24545454545455
James Shields Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.16159355416294
Total Bases
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Total Bases
12
Nelson Cruz Total Bases
3790
Times on Base
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Times on Base
11
Nelson Cruz Career Times on Base
2834
On Base Pct
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields On Base Pct
0.282
Nelson Cruz Career On Base Percentage
0.344
Slugging Pct
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Slugging Pct
0.333
Nelson Cruz Career Slugging Percentage
0.515
On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
0.615
Nelson Cruz Career OPS
0.859
Isolated Power
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Isolated Power
0.083
Nelson Cruz Career Isolated Power
0.241
Gross Production Average
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Gross Production Average
0.210
Nelson Cruz Career Gross Production Average
0.284
Batting Average on Balls in Play
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.286
Nelson Cruz Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.306
James Shields Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.29679144385027
Runs Batted In (RBI)
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Runs Batted In (RBI)
8
Nelson Cruz Career RBIs
1302
Runs Created
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Runs Created
3.708
Nelson Cruz Career Runs Created
1277.19
Hit By Pitch
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Hit By Pitch
1
Nelson Cruz Career Hit By Pitch
84
James Shields Career Batters Hit By Pitch
97
Outs
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Outs
20
Walks
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Walks
1
Nelson Cruz Career Walks
732
James Shields Career Walks Allowed
746
Intentional Walks
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Intentional Walks
0
Nelson Cruz Career Intentional Walks
77
James Shields Career Intentional Walks Allowed
22
Strikeouts
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Strikeouts
8
Nelson Cruz Career Strikeouts
1870
James Shields Career Strikeouts Thrown
2234
Plate Appearance Per Strikout
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Plate Appearance Per Strikout
4.875
Nelson Cruz Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
4.4
James Shields Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
4.920769919427
Walks Per Strikeout
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Walks Per Strikeout
0.125
Nelson Cruz Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.39
James Shields Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.34377797672337
Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.256
Nelson Cruz Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.34329083181542
James Shields Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.30464841262622
Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0
Batter Reached due to Error
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Batter Reached due to Error
0
Batter Reached due to Interference
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Batter Reached due to Interference
0
Sacrifice Hits
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Sacrifice Hits
0
Nelson Cruz Career Sacrifice Hits
2
James Shields Career Sacrifice Hits
53
Sacrifice Flies
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Sacrifice Flies
1
Nelson Cruz Career Sacrifice Flies
59
James Shields Career Sacrifice Flies
45
Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
1
Nelson Cruz Career Ground into Double Play
177
James Shields Career Double Plays Enabled
211
Ground into Triple Play
Nelson Cruz vs. James Shields Ground into Triple Play
0