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. Jim Ray Hart and Phil Niekro have faced off against each other 51 times throughout their careers. Against Phil Niekro, Jim Ray Hart has maintained a Batting Average of 0.279, higher than his career batting average of 0.278. Phil Niekro's career opposing batting average is 0.246, lower than their face-off average, possibly underperforming against Jim Ray Hart. Jim Ray Hart's OPS against Phil Niekro is 0.974, higher than his career OPS of 0.812.

Phil Niekro has struck out Jim Ray Hart 11 times in 43 at-bats. Against Phil Niekro, Jim Ray Hart strikes out every 4.636 plate appearances. Jim Ray Hart's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 7.39, striking out less often against Phil Niekro than average. Phil Niekro strikes out a batter every 6.785 plate appearances, striking out Jim Ray Hart more often than his average.