Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke 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. Ian Desmond and Zack Greinke have faced off against each other 37 times throughout their careers. Against Zack Greinke, Ian Desmond has maintained a Batting Average of 0.167, lower than his career batting average of 0.263. Zack Greinke's career opposing batting average is 0.247, higher than their face-off average, possibly overperforming against Ian Desmond. Ian Desmond's OPS against Zack Greinke is 0.439, lower than his career OPS of 0.741.

Zack Greinke has struck out Ian Desmond 9 times in 36 at-bats. Against Zack Greinke, Ian Desmond strikes out every 4.111 plate appearances. Ian Desmond's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 4.24, striking out less often against Zack Greinke than average. Zack Greinke strikes out a batter every 4.609 plate appearances, striking out Ian Desmond more often than his average.

How Ian Desmond put the ball into play against Zack Greinke

Balls and Strikes Thrown by Zack Greinke to Ian Desmond

Matchup Details for Ian Desmond and Zack Greinke

Stats that describe the matchup between Ian Desmond and Zack Greinke including some career level stats for context.

Plate Appearances

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Plate Appearances
37
Ian Desmond Career Plate Appearances
5944
Zack Greinke Career Batters Faced
13284

At Bats

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke At Bats
36
Ian Desmond Career At Bats
5442
Zack Greinke Career At Bats Pitched
12304

Batting Average

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Batting Average
0.167
Ian Desmond Career Batting Average
0.263
Zack Greinke Career Opposing Batting Average
0.247

Hits

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Hits
6
Ian Desmond Career Hits
1432
Zack Greinke Career Hits Allowed
3049

Singles

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Singles
5
Ian Desmond Career Singles
937

Doubles

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Doubles
0
Ian Desmond Career Doubles
277

Triples

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Triples
0
Ian Desmond Career Triples
37

Home Runs

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Home Runs
1
Ian Desmond Career Home Runs
181
Zack Greinke Career Home Runs Allowed
342

Grand Slams

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Grand Slams
0

In the Park Home Runs

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke In the Park Home Runs
0

In the Park Grand Slams

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke In the Park Grand Slams
0

Extra Base Hits

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Extra Base Hits
1
Ian Desmond Career Extra Base Hits
495

Home Runs Per at Bat

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Home Runs Per at Bat
0.028
Ian Desmond Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.033
Zack Greinke Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.027795838751625

Home Runs Per Hit

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Home Runs Per Hit
0.167
Ian Desmond Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.126
Zack Greinke Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.11216792390948

Home Runs Per Strikeout

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.111
Ian Desmond Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.12910128388017
Zack Greinke Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.11866759195003

Total Bases

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Total Bases
9
Ian Desmond Total Bases
2326

Times on Base

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Times on Base
7
Ian Desmond Career Times on Base
1862

On Base Pct

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke On Base Pct
0.189
Ian Desmond Career On Base Percentage
0.313

Slugging Pct

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Slugging Pct
0.250
Ian Desmond Career Slugging Percentage
0.427

On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
0.439
Ian Desmond Career OPS
0.741

Isolated Power

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Isolated Power
0.083
Ian Desmond Career Isolated Power
0.164

Gross Production Average

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Gross Production Average
0.148
Ian Desmond Career Gross Production Average
0.248

Batting Average on Balls in Play

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.192
Ian Desmond Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.321
Zack Greinke Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.29620308567677

Runs Batted In (RBI)

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Runs Batted In (RBI)
2
Ian Desmond Career RBIs
711

Runs Created

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Runs Created
0.758
Ian Desmond Career Runs Created
742.93

Hit By Pitch

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Hit By Pitch
0
Ian Desmond Career Hit By Pitch
43
Zack Greinke Career Batters Hit By Pitch
75

Outs

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Outs
21

Walks

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Walks
1
Ian Desmond Career Walks
387
Zack Greinke Career Walks Allowed
739

Intentional Walks

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Intentional Walks
0
Ian Desmond Career Intentional Walks
13
Zack Greinke Career Intentional Walks Allowed
25

Strikeouts

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Strikeouts
9
Ian Desmond Career Strikeouts
1402
Zack Greinke Career Strikeouts Thrown
2882

Plate Appearance Per Strikout

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Plate Appearance Per Strikout
4.111
Ian Desmond Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
4.24
Zack Greinke Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
4.6092990978487

Walks Per Strikeout

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Walks Per Strikeout
0.111
Ian Desmond Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.28
Zack Greinke Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.26509368494101

Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.189
Ian Desmond Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.30820995962315
Zack Greinke Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.28703703703704

Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0

Batter Reached due to Error

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Batter Reached due to Error
0

Batter Reached due to Interference

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Batter Reached due to Interference
0

Sacrifice Hits

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Sacrifice Hits
0
Ian Desmond Career Sacrifice Hits
33
Zack Greinke Career Sacrifice Hits
82

Sacrifice Flies

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Sacrifice Flies
0
Ian Desmond Career Sacrifice Flies
39
Zack Greinke Career Sacrifice Flies
59

Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
2
Ian Desmond Career Ground into Double Play
132
Zack Greinke Career Double Plays Enabled
253

Ground into Triple Play

Ian Desmond vs. Zack Greinke Ground into Triple Play
0