Brian Downing vs. Hector Wagner — Matchup Analysis
Hector Wagner has kept Downing in check relative to their career standard. With only 6 plate appearances this is early evidence, but it leans Wagner. An OPS of 0.833 is a solid mark overall, but it sits 5% below where Downing typically operates, reflecting a pitcher making a great hitter work harder than usual. Wagner has also had the strikeout edge, sitting Downing down once every 6 plate appearances against a career rate of once every 8.3 PA. Slight edge: Wagner. Context matters here.
How Brian Downing put the ball into play against Hector Wagner
Balls and Strikes Thrown by Hector Wagner to Brian Downing
Matchup Details for Brian Downing and Hector Wagner
Stats that describe the matchup between Brian Downing and Hector Wagner including some career level stats for context.
In this matchup
6
Brian Downing Career Plate Appearances
9309
Hector Wagner Career Batters Faced
161
In this matchup
0.167
Brian Downing Career Batting Average
0.267
Hector Wagner Career Opposing Batting Average
0.331
In this matchup
1
Brian Downing Career Home Runs
275
Hector Wagner Career Home Runs Allowed
6
Grand Slams
In this matchup
0
In the Park Home Runs
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0
In the Park Grand Slams
In this matchup
0
In this matchup
0.167
Brian Downing Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.035
Hector Wagner Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.041
In this matchup
1.000
Brian Downing Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.131
Hector Wagner Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.125
Home Runs Per Strikeout
In this matchup
1.000
Brian Downing Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.244
Hector Wagner Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.316
In this matchup
0.000
Brian Downing Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.280
Hector Wagner Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.350
In this matchup
0
Brian Downing Career Hit By Pitch
129
Hector Wagner Career Batters Hit By Pitch
0
Outs
In this matchup
4
In this matchup
0
Brian Downing Career Intentional Walks
55
Hector Wagner Career Intentional Walks Allowed
1
In this matchup
1
Brian Downing Career Strikeouts
1127
Hector Wagner Career Strikeouts Thrown
19
In this matchup
6.000
Brian Downing Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
8.260
Hector Wagner Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
8.474
In this matchup
0.000
Brian Downing Career Walks Per Strikeout
1.060
Hector Wagner Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.740
Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
In this matchup
0.167
Brian Downing Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.360
Hector Wagner Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.391
Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
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0
Batter Reached due to Error
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0
Batter Reached due to Interference
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0
In this matchup
0
Brian Downing Career Sacrifice Hits
60
Hector Wagner Career Sacrifice Hits
0
In this matchup
0
Brian Downing Career Sacrifice Flies
70
Hector Wagner Career Sacrifice Flies
2
In this matchup
0
Brian Downing Career Ground into Double Play
197
Hector Wagner Career Double Plays Enabled
4
Ground into Triple Play
In this matchup
0