Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander 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 Kinsler and Justin Verlander have faced off against each other 44 times throughout their careers. Against Justin Verlander, Ian Kinsler has maintained a Batting Average of 0.158, lower than his career batting average of 0.269. Justin Verlander's career opposing batting average is 0.225, higher than their face-off average, possibly overperforming against Ian Kinsler. Ian Kinsler's OPS against Justin Verlander is 0.457, lower than his career OPS of 0.776.

Justin Verlander has struck out Ian Kinsler 7 times in 38 at-bats. Against Justin Verlander, Ian Kinsler strikes out every 6.286 plate appearances. Ian Kinsler's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 7.93, striking out less often against Justin Verlander than average. Justin Verlander strikes out a batter every 4.028 plate appearances, striking out Ian Kinsler less often than his average.

How Ian Kinsler put the ball into play against Justin Verlander

Balls and Strikes Thrown by Justin Verlander to Ian Kinsler

Matchup Details for Ian Kinsler and Justin Verlander

Stats that describe the matchup between Ian Kinsler and Justin Verlander including some career level stats for context.

Plate Appearances

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Plate Appearances
44
Ian Kinsler Career Plate Appearances
8299
Justin Verlander Career Batters Faced
12880

At Bats

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander At Bats
38
Ian Kinsler Career At Bats
7423
Justin Verlander Career At Bats Pitched
11756

Batting Average

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Batting Average
0.158
Ian Kinsler Career Batting Average
0.269
Justin Verlander Career Opposing Batting Average
0.225

Hits

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Hits
6
Ian Kinsler Career Hits
1999
Justin Verlander Career Hits Allowed
2654

Singles

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Singles
5
Ian Kinsler Career Singles
1285

Doubles

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Doubles
1
Ian Kinsler Career Doubles
416

Triples

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Triples
0
Ian Kinsler Career Triples
41

Home Runs

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Home Runs
0
Ian Kinsler Career Home Runs
257
Justin Verlander Career Home Runs Allowed
322

Grand Slams

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Grand Slams
0

In the Park Home Runs

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander In the Park Home Runs
0

In the Park Grand Slams

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander In the Park Grand Slams
0

Extra Base Hits

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Extra Base Hits
1
Ian Kinsler Career Extra Base Hits
714

Home Runs Per at Bat

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Home Runs Per at Bat
0.000
Ian Kinsler Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.035
Justin Verlander Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.027390268798911

Home Runs Per Hit

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Home Runs Per Hit
0.000
Ian Kinsler Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.129
Justin Verlander Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.12132629992464

Home Runs Per Strikeout

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.000
Ian Kinsler Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.24569789674952
Justin Verlander Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.10068792995622

Total Bases

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Total Bases
7
Ian Kinsler Total Bases
3268

Times on Base

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Times on Base
12
Ian Kinsler Career Times on Base
2784

On Base Pct

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander On Base Pct
0.273
Ian Kinsler Career On Base Percentage
0.335

Slugging Pct

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Slugging Pct
0.184
Ian Kinsler Career Slugging Percentage
0.44

On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
0.457
Ian Kinsler Career OPS
0.776

Isolated Power

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Isolated Power
0.026
Ian Kinsler Career Isolated Power
0.171

Gross Production Average

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Gross Production Average
0.169
Ian Kinsler Career Gross Production Average
0.261

Batting Average on Balls in Play

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.194
Ian Kinsler Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.282
Justin Verlander Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.28079470198675

Runs Batted In (RBI)

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Runs Batted In (RBI)
0
Ian Kinsler Career RBIs
909

Runs Created

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Runs Created
2.392
Ian Kinsler Career Runs Created
1144.34

Hit By Pitch

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Hit By Pitch
2
Ian Kinsler Career Hit By Pitch
92
Justin Verlander Career Batters Hit By Pitch
104

Outs

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Outs
25

Walks

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Walks
4
Ian Kinsler Career Walks
693
Justin Verlander Career Walks Allowed
880

Intentional Walks

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Intentional Walks
0
Ian Kinsler Career Intentional Walks
11
Justin Verlander Career Intentional Walks Allowed
27

Strikeouts

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Strikeouts
7
Ian Kinsler Career Strikeouts
1046
Justin Verlander Career Strikeouts Thrown
3198

Plate Appearance Per Strikout

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Plate Appearance Per Strikout
6.286
Ian Kinsler Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
7.93
Justin Verlander Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
4.0275171982489

Walks Per Strikeout

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Walks Per Strikeout
0.571
Ian Kinsler Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.66
Justin Verlander Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.28361475922452

Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.227
Ian Kinsler Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.32570189179419
Justin Verlander Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.2764751552795

Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0

Batter Reached due to Error

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Batter Reached due to Error
0

Batter Reached due to Interference

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Batter Reached due to Interference
0

Sacrifice Hits

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Sacrifice Hits
0
Ian Kinsler Career Sacrifice Hits
32
Justin Verlander Career Sacrifice Hits
44

Sacrifice Flies

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Sacrifice Flies
0
Ian Kinsler Career Sacrifice Flies
59
Justin Verlander Career Sacrifice Flies
69

Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
0
Ian Kinsler Career Ground into Double Play
161
Justin Verlander Career Double Plays Enabled
168

Ground into Triple Play

Ian Kinsler vs. Justin Verlander Ground into Triple Play
0