Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates 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 Kirby Yates have faced off against each other 6 times throughout their careers. Against Kirby Yates, Nelson Cruz has maintained a Batting Average of 0.500, higher than his career batting average of 0.274. Kirby Yates's career opposing batting average is 0.218, lower than their face-off average, possibly underperforming against Nelson Cruz. Nelson Cruz's OPS against Kirby Yates is 2.167, higher than his career OPS of 0.859.

Kirby Yates has struck out Nelson Cruz 1 times in 6 at-bats. Against Kirby Yates, Nelson Cruz strikes out every 6.000 plate appearances. Nelson Cruz's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 4.4, striking out more often against Kirby Yates than average. Kirby Yates strikes out a batter every 2.990 plate appearances, striking out Nelson Cruz less often than his average.

How Nelson Cruz put the ball into play against Kirby Yates

Balls and Strikes Thrown by Kirby Yates to Nelson Cruz

Matchup Details for Nelson Cruz and Kirby Yates

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

Plate Appearances

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Plate Appearances
6
Nelson Cruz Career Plate Appearances
8235
Kirby Yates Career Batters Faced
1214

At Bats

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates At Bats
6
Nelson Cruz Career At Bats
7358
Kirby Yates Career At Bats Pitched
1076

Batting Average

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Batting Average
0.500
Nelson Cruz Career Batting Average
0.274
Kirby Yates Career Opposing Batting Average
0.218

Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Hits
3
Nelson Cruz Career Hits
2018
Kirby Yates Career Hits Allowed
236

Singles

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Singles
0
Nelson Cruz Career Singles
1178

Doubles

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Doubles
1
Nelson Cruz Career Doubles
367

Triples

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Triples
0
Nelson Cruz Career Triples
14

Home Runs

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Home Runs
2
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs
459
Kirby Yates Career Home Runs Allowed
42

Grand Slams

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Grand Slams
0

In the Park Home Runs

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates In the Park Home Runs
0

In the Park Grand Slams

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates In the Park Grand Slams
0

Extra Base Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Extra Base Hits
3
Nelson Cruz Career Extra Base Hits
840

Home Runs Per at Bat

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Home Runs Per at Bat
0.333
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.062
Kirby Yates Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.039033457249071

Home Runs Per Hit

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Home Runs Per Hit
0.667
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.227
Kirby Yates Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.17796610169492

Home Runs Per Strikeout

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Home Runs Per Strikeout
2.000
Nelson Cruz Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.24545454545455
Kirby Yates Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.10344827586207

Total Bases

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Total Bases
10
Nelson Cruz Total Bases
3790

Times on Base

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Times on Base
3
Nelson Cruz Career Times on Base
2834

On Base Pct

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates On Base Pct
0.500
Nelson Cruz Career On Base Percentage
0.344

Slugging Pct

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Slugging Pct
1.667
Nelson Cruz Career Slugging Percentage
0.515

On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
2.167
Nelson Cruz Career OPS
0.859

Isolated Power

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Isolated Power
1.167
Nelson Cruz Career Isolated Power
0.241

Gross Production Average

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Gross Production Average
0.642
Nelson Cruz Career Gross Production Average
0.284

Batting Average on Balls in Play

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.333
Nelson Cruz Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.306
Kirby Yates Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.30455259026688

Runs Batted In (RBI)

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Runs Batted In (RBI)
2
Nelson Cruz Career RBIs
1302

Runs Created

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Runs Created
3.335
Nelson Cruz Career Runs Created
1277.19

Hit By Pitch

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Hit By Pitch
0
Nelson Cruz Career Hit By Pitch
84
Kirby Yates Career Batters Hit By Pitch
21

Outs

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Outs
2

Walks

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Walks
0
Nelson Cruz Career Walks
732
Kirby Yates Career Walks Allowed
99

Intentional Walks

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Intentional Walks
0
Nelson Cruz Career Intentional Walks
77
Kirby Yates Career Intentional Walks Allowed
7

Strikeouts

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Strikeouts
1
Nelson Cruz Career Strikeouts
1870
Kirby Yates Career Strikeouts Thrown
406

Plate Appearance Per Strikout

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Plate Appearance Per Strikout
6.000
Nelson Cruz Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
4.4
Kirby Yates Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
2.9901477832512

Walks Per Strikeout

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Walks Per Strikeout
0.000
Nelson Cruz Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.39
Kirby Yates Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.26108374384236

Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.500
Nelson Cruz Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.34329083181542
Kirby Yates Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.28171334431631

Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0

Batter Reached due to Error

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Batter Reached due to Error
0

Batter Reached due to Interference

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Batter Reached due to Interference
0

Sacrifice Hits

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Sacrifice Hits
0
Nelson Cruz Career Sacrifice Hits
2
Kirby Yates Career Sacrifice Hits
2

Sacrifice Flies

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Sacrifice Flies
0
Nelson Cruz Career Sacrifice Flies
59
Kirby Yates Career Sacrifice Flies
9

Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
0
Nelson Cruz Career Ground into Double Play
177
Kirby Yates Career Double Plays Enabled
11

Ground into Triple Play

Nelson Cruz vs. Kirby Yates Ground into Triple Play
0