Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith 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. Willie McCovey and Andy Messersmith have faced off against
each other 54 times throughout their careers. Against Andy Messersmith, Willie McCovey has maintained a Batting Average of 0.136, lower than his career batting average of 0.27. Andy Messersmith's career opposing batting average is 0.212, higher than their face-off average, possibly overperforming against Willie McCovey. Willie McCovey's OPS against Andy Messersmith is 0.455, lower than his career OPS of 0.889.
Andy Messersmith has struck out Willie McCovey 12 times in 44 at-bats. Against Andy Messersmith, Willie McCovey strikes out every 4.500 plate appearances. Willie McCovey's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 6.25, striking out less often against Andy Messersmith than average. Andy Messersmith strikes out a batter every 5.612 plate appearances, striking out Willie McCovey more often than his average.
Andy Messersmith has struck out Willie McCovey 12 times in 44 at-bats. Against Andy Messersmith, Willie McCovey strikes out every 4.500 plate appearances. Willie McCovey's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 6.25, striking out less often against Andy Messersmith than average. Andy Messersmith strikes out a batter every 5.612 plate appearances, striking out Willie McCovey more often than his average.
How Willie McCovey put the ball into play against Andy Messersmith
Balls and Strikes Thrown by Andy Messersmith to Willie McCovey
Matchup Details for Willie McCovey and Andy Messersmith
Stats that describe the matchup between Willie McCovey and Andy Messersmith including some career level stats for context.
Plate Appearances
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Plate Appearances
54
Willie McCovey Career Plate Appearances
9686
Andy Messersmith Career Batters Faced
9120
At Bats
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith At Bats
44
Willie McCovey Career At Bats
8197
Andy Messersmith Career At Bats Pitched
8082
Batting Average
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Batting Average
0.136
Willie McCovey Career Batting Average
0.27
Andy Messersmith Career Opposing Batting Average
0.212
Hits
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Hits
6
Willie McCovey Career Hits
2211
Andy Messersmith Career Hits Allowed
1719
Singles
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Singles
5
Willie McCovey Career Singles
1291
Doubles
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Doubles
0
Willie McCovey Career Doubles
353
Triples
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Triples
0
Willie McCovey Career Triples
46
Home Runs
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Home Runs
1
Willie McCovey Career Home Runs
521
Andy Messersmith Career Home Runs Allowed
174
Grand Slams
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Grand Slams
0
In the Park Home Runs
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith In the Park Home Runs
0
In the Park Grand Slams
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith In the Park Grand Slams
0
Extra Base Hits
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Extra Base Hits
1
Willie McCovey Career Extra Base Hits
920
Home Runs Per at Bat
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Home Runs Per at Bat
0.023
Willie McCovey Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.064
Andy Messersmith Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.021529324424647
Home Runs Per Hit
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Home Runs Per Hit
0.167
Willie McCovey Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.236
Andy Messersmith Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.10122164048866
Home Runs Per Strikeout
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.083
Willie McCovey Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.33612903225806
Andy Messersmith Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.10707692307692
Total Bases
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Total Bases
9
Willie McCovey Total Bases
4219
Times on Base
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Times on Base
13
Willie McCovey Career Times on Base
3625
On Base Pct
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith On Base Pct
0.250
Willie McCovey Career On Base Percentage
0.374
Slugging Pct
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Slugging Pct
0.205
Willie McCovey Career Slugging Percentage
0.515
On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
0.455
Willie McCovey Career OPS
0.889
Isolated Power
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Isolated Power
0.068
Willie McCovey Career Isolated Power
0.245
Gross Production Average
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Gross Production Average
0.164
Willie McCovey Career Gross Production Average
0.297
Batting Average on Balls in Play
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.156
Willie McCovey Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.273
Andy Messersmith Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.244500712138
Runs Batted In (RBI)
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Runs Batted In (RBI)
7
Willie McCovey Career RBIs
1555
Runs Created
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Runs Created
2.502
Willie McCovey Career Runs Created
1585.8
Hit By Pitch
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Hit By Pitch
0
Willie McCovey Career Hit By Pitch
69
Andy Messersmith Career Batters Hit By Pitch
40
Outs
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Outs
26
Walks
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Walks
7
Willie McCovey Career Walks
1345
Andy Messersmith Career Walks Allowed
831
Intentional Walks
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Intentional Walks
2
Willie McCovey Career Intentional Walks
260
Andy Messersmith Career Intentional Walks Allowed
44
Strikeouts
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Strikeouts
12
Willie McCovey Career Strikeouts
1550
Andy Messersmith Career Strikeouts Thrown
1625
Plate Appearance Per Strikout
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Plate Appearance Per Strikout
4.500
Willie McCovey Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
6.25
Andy Messersmith Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
5.6123076923077
Walks Per Strikeout
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Walks Per Strikeout
0.583
Willie McCovey Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.87
Andy Messersmith Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.53846153846154
Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.241
Willie McCovey Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.39397067933099
Andy Messersmith Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.2844298245614
Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0
Batter Reached due to Error
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Batter Reached due to Error
1
Batter Reached due to Interference
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Batter Reached due to Interference
0
Sacrifice Hits
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Sacrifice Hits
0
Willie McCovey Career Sacrifice Hits
5
Andy Messersmith Career Sacrifice Hits
87
Sacrifice Flies
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Sacrifice Flies
1
Willie McCovey Career Sacrifice Flies
70
Andy Messersmith Career Sacrifice Flies
36
Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
0
Willie McCovey Career Ground into Double Play
176
Andy Messersmith Career Double Plays Enabled
80
Ground into Triple Play
Willie McCovey vs. Andy Messersmith Ground into Triple Play
0