Max Kepler vs. James Shields 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. Max Kepler and James Shields have faced off against each other 21 times throughout their careers. Against James Shields, Max Kepler has maintained a Batting Average of 0.105, lower than his career batting average of 0.232. James Shields's career opposing batting average is 0.257, higher than their face-off average, possibly overperforming against Max Kepler. Max Kepler's OPS against James Shields is 0.348, lower than his career OPS of 0.744.

James Shields has struck out Max Kepler 7 times in 19 at-bats. Against James Shields, Max Kepler strikes out every 3.000 plate appearances. Max Kepler's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 5.57, striking out less often against James Shields than average. James Shields strikes out a batter every 4.921 plate appearances, striking out Max Kepler more often than his average.

How Max Kepler put the ball into play against James Shields

Balls and Strikes Thrown by James Shields to Max Kepler

Matchup Details for Max Kepler and James Shields

Stats that describe the matchup between Max Kepler and James Shields including some career level stats for context.

Plate Appearances

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Plate Appearances
21
Max Kepler Career Plate Appearances
3361
James Shields Career Batters Faced
10993

At Bats

Max Kepler vs. James Shields At Bats
19
Max Kepler Career At Bats
2955
James Shields Career At Bats Pitched
10030

Batting Average

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Batting Average
0.105
Max Kepler Career Batting Average
0.232
James Shields Career Opposing Batting Average
0.257

Hits

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Hits
2
Max Kepler Career Hits
686
James Shields Career Hits Allowed
2581

Singles

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Singles
1
Max Kepler Career Singles
382

Doubles

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Doubles
1
Max Kepler Career Doubles
162

Triples

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Triples
0
Max Kepler Career Triples
13

Home Runs

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Home Runs
0
Max Kepler Career Home Runs
129
James Shields Career Home Runs Allowed
361

Grand Slams

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Grand Slams
0

In the Park Home Runs

Max Kepler vs. James Shields In the Park Home Runs
0

In the Park Grand Slams

Max Kepler vs. James Shields In the Park Grand Slams
0

Extra Base Hits

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Extra Base Hits
1
Max Kepler Career Extra Base Hits
304

Home Runs Per at Bat

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Home Runs Per at Bat
0.000
Max Kepler Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.044
James Shields Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.035992023928215

Home Runs Per Hit

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Home Runs Per Hit
0.000
Max Kepler Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.188
James Shields Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.13986826811313

Home Runs Per Strikeout

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.000
Max Kepler Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.21393034825871
James Shields Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.16159355416294

Total Bases

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Total Bases
3
Max Kepler Total Bases
1261

Times on Base

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Times on Base
4
Max Kepler Career Times on Base
1066

On Base Pct

Max Kepler vs. James Shields On Base Pct
0.190
Max Kepler Career On Base Percentage
0.317

Slugging Pct

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Slugging Pct
0.158
Max Kepler Career Slugging Percentage
0.427

On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

Max Kepler vs. James Shields On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
0.348
Max Kepler Career OPS
0.744

Isolated Power

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Isolated Power
0.053
Max Kepler Career Isolated Power
0.195

Gross Production Average

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Gross Production Average
0.125
Max Kepler Career Gross Production Average
0.249

Batting Average on Balls in Play

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.167
Max Kepler Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.248
James Shields Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.29679144385027

Runs Batted In (RBI)

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Runs Batted In (RBI)
0
Max Kepler Career RBIs
400

Runs Created

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Runs Created
0.166
Max Kepler Career Runs Created
419.9

Hit By Pitch

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Hit By Pitch
0
Max Kepler Career Hit By Pitch
35
James Shields Career Batters Hit By Pitch
97

Outs

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Outs
10

Walks

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Walks
2
Max Kepler Career Walks
345
James Shields Career Walks Allowed
746

Intentional Walks

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Intentional Walks
0
Max Kepler Career Intentional Walks
11
James Shields Career Intentional Walks Allowed
22

Strikeouts

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Strikeouts
7
Max Kepler Career Strikeouts
603
James Shields Career Strikeouts Thrown
2234

Plate Appearance Per Strikout

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Plate Appearance Per Strikout
3.000
Max Kepler Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
5.57
James Shields Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
4.920769919427

Walks Per Strikeout

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Walks Per Strikeout
0.286
Max Kepler Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.57
James Shields Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.34377797672337

Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.190
Max Kepler Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.31002677774472
James Shields Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.30464841262622

Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0

Batter Reached due to Error

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Batter Reached due to Error
0

Batter Reached due to Interference

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Batter Reached due to Interference
0

Sacrifice Hits

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Sacrifice Hits
0
Max Kepler Career Sacrifice Hits
2
James Shields Career Sacrifice Hits
53

Sacrifice Flies

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Sacrifice Flies
0
Max Kepler Career Sacrifice Flies
24
James Shields Career Sacrifice Flies
45

Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
0
Max Kepler Career Ground into Double Play
30
James Shields Career Double Plays Enabled
211

Ground into Triple Play

Max Kepler vs. James Shields Ground into Triple Play
0