Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir 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 Scott Kazmir have faced off against each other 5 times throughout their careers. Against Scott Kazmir, Ian Desmond has maintained a Batting Average of 0.500, higher than his career batting average of 0.263. Scott Kazmir's career opposing batting average is 0.249, lower than their face-off average, possibly underperforming against Ian Desmond. Ian Desmond's OPS against Scott Kazmir is 1.850, higher than his career OPS of 0.741.

Scott Kazmir has struck out Ian Desmond 1 times in 4 at-bats. Against Scott Kazmir, Ian Desmond strikes out every 5.000 plate appearances. Ian Desmond's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 4.24, striking out more often against Scott Kazmir than average. Scott Kazmir strikes out a batter every 4.517 plate appearances, striking out Ian Desmond less often than his average.

How Ian Desmond put the ball into play against Scott Kazmir

Balls and Strikes Thrown by Scott Kazmir to Ian Desmond

Matchup Details for Ian Desmond and Scott Kazmir

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

Plate Appearances

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Plate Appearances
5
Ian Desmond Career Plate Appearances
5944
Scott Kazmir Career Batters Faced
7308

At Bats

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir At Bats
4
Ian Desmond Career At Bats
5442
Scott Kazmir Career At Bats Pitched
6459

Batting Average

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Batting Average
0.500
Ian Desmond Career Batting Average
0.263
Scott Kazmir Career Opposing Batting Average
0.249

Hits

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Hits
2
Ian Desmond Career Hits
1432
Scott Kazmir Career Hits Allowed
1611

Singles

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Singles
1
Ian Desmond Career Singles
937

Doubles

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Doubles
0
Ian Desmond Career Doubles
277

Triples

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Triples
0
Ian Desmond Career Triples
37

Home Runs

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Home Runs
1
Ian Desmond Career Home Runs
181
Scott Kazmir Career Home Runs Allowed
193

Grand Slams

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Grand Slams
0

In the Park Home Runs

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir In the Park Home Runs
0

In the Park Grand Slams

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir In the Park Grand Slams
0

Extra Base Hits

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Extra Base Hits
1
Ian Desmond Career Extra Base Hits
495

Home Runs Per at Bat

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Home Runs Per at Bat
0.250
Ian Desmond Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.033
Scott Kazmir Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.029880786499458

Home Runs Per Hit

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Home Runs Per Hit
0.500
Ian Desmond Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.126
Scott Kazmir Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.11980136561142

Home Runs Per Strikeout

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Home Runs Per Strikeout
1.000
Ian Desmond Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.12910128388017
Scott Kazmir Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.11928306551298

Total Bases

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Total Bases
5
Ian Desmond Total Bases
2326

Times on Base

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Times on Base
3
Ian Desmond Career Times on Base
1862

On Base Pct

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir On Base Pct
0.600
Ian Desmond Career On Base Percentage
0.313

Slugging Pct

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Slugging Pct
1.250
Ian Desmond Career Slugging Percentage
0.427

On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
1.850
Ian Desmond Career OPS
0.741

Isolated Power

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Isolated Power
0.750
Ian Desmond Career Isolated Power
0.164

Gross Production Average

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Gross Production Average
0.583
Ian Desmond Career Gross Production Average
0.248

Batting Average on Balls in Play

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.500
Ian Desmond Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.321
Scott Kazmir Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.30228096354722

Runs Batted In (RBI)

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Runs Batted In (RBI)
1
Ian Desmond Career RBIs
711

Runs Created

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Runs Created
2.243
Ian Desmond Career Runs Created
742.93

Hit By Pitch

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Hit By Pitch
0
Ian Desmond Career Hit By Pitch
43
Scott Kazmir Career Batters Hit By Pitch
68

Outs

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Outs
1

Walks

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Walks
1
Ian Desmond Career Walks
387
Scott Kazmir Career Walks Allowed
687

Intentional Walks

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Intentional Walks
0
Ian Desmond Career Intentional Walks
13
Scott Kazmir Career Intentional Walks Allowed
17

Strikeouts

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Strikeouts
1
Ian Desmond Career Strikeouts
1402
Scott Kazmir Career Strikeouts Thrown
1618

Plate Appearance Per Strikout

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Plate Appearance Per Strikout
5.000
Ian Desmond Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
4.24
Scott Kazmir Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
4.5166872682324

Walks Per Strikeout

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Walks Per Strikeout
1.000
Ian Desmond Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.28
Scott Kazmir Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.43510506798517

Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.600
Ian Desmond Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.30820995962315
Scott Kazmir Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.31677613574165

Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0

Batter Reached due to Error

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Batter Reached due to Error
0

Batter Reached due to Interference

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Batter Reached due to Interference
0

Sacrifice Hits

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Sacrifice Hits
0
Ian Desmond Career Sacrifice Hits
33
Scott Kazmir Career Sacrifice Hits
34

Sacrifice Flies

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Sacrifice Flies
0
Ian Desmond Career Sacrifice Flies
39
Scott Kazmir Career Sacrifice Flies
43

Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
0
Ian Desmond Career Ground into Double Play
132
Scott Kazmir Career Double Plays Enabled
129

Ground into Triple Play

Ian Desmond vs. Scott Kazmir Ground into Triple Play
0