Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer 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. Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Max Scherzer have faced off against each other 11 times throughout their careers. Against Max Scherzer, Kirk Nieuwenhuis has maintained a Batting Average of 0.111, lower than his career batting average of 0.221. Max Scherzer's career opposing batting average is 0.22, higher than their face-off average, possibly overperforming against Kirk Nieuwenhuis. Kirk Nieuwenhuis's OPS against Max Scherzer is 0.717, higher than his career OPS of 0.694.

Max Scherzer has struck out Kirk Nieuwenhuis 8 times in 9 at-bats. Against Max Scherzer, Kirk Nieuwenhuis strikes out every 1.375 plate appearances. Kirk Nieuwenhuis's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 3.05, striking out less often against Max Scherzer than average. Max Scherzer strikes out a batter every 3.392 plate appearances, striking out Kirk Nieuwenhuis more often than his average.

How Kirk Nieuwenhuis put the ball into play against Max Scherzer

Balls and Strikes Thrown by Max Scherzer to Kirk Nieuwenhuis

Matchup Details for Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Max Scherzer

Stats that describe the matchup between Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Max Scherzer including some career level stats for context.

Plate Appearances

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Plate Appearances
11
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Plate Appearances
1116
Max Scherzer Career Batters Faced
10831

At Bats

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer At Bats
9
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career At Bats
978
Max Scherzer Career At Bats Pitched
9890

Batting Average

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Batting Average
0.111
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Batting Average
0.221
Max Scherzer Career Opposing Batting Average
0.22

Hits

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Hits
1
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Hits
216
Max Scherzer Career Hits Allowed
2180

Singles

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Singles
0
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Singles
122

Doubles

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Doubles
0
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Doubles
59

Triples

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Triples
0
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Triples
4

Home Runs

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Home Runs
1
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Home Runs
31
Max Scherzer Career Home Runs Allowed
300

Grand Slams

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Grand Slams
0

In the Park Home Runs

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer In the Park Home Runs
0

In the Park Grand Slams

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer In the Park Grand Slams
0

Extra Base Hits

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Extra Base Hits
1
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Extra Base Hits
94

Home Runs Per at Bat

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Home Runs Per at Bat
0.111
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.032
Max Scherzer Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.030333670374115

Home Runs Per Hit

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Home Runs Per Hit
1.000
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.144
Max Scherzer Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.13761467889908

Home Runs Per Strikeout

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.125
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.084699453551913
Max Scherzer Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.093955527716881

Total Bases

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Total Bases
4
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Total Bases
376

Times on Base

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Times on Base
3
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Times on Base
346

On Base Pct

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer On Base Pct
0.273
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career On Base Percentage
0.31

Slugging Pct

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Slugging Pct
0.444
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Slugging Percentage
0.384

On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
0.717
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career OPS
0.694

Isolated Power

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Isolated Power
0.333
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Isolated Power
0.164

Gross Production Average

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Gross Production Average
0.234
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Gross Production Average
0.236

Batting Average on Balls in Play

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.000
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.316
Max Scherzer Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.29142768563013

Runs Batted In (RBI)

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Runs Batted In (RBI)
2
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career RBIs
117

Runs Created

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Runs Created
1.085
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Runs Created
119.05

Hit By Pitch

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Hit By Pitch
0
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Hit By Pitch
7
Max Scherzer Career Batters Hit By Pitch
107

Outs

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Outs
0

Walks

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Walks
2
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Walks
123
Max Scherzer Career Walks Allowed
701

Intentional Walks

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Intentional Walks
0
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Intentional Walks
5
Max Scherzer Career Intentional Walks Allowed
20

Strikeouts

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Strikeouts
8
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Strikeouts
366
Max Scherzer Career Strikeouts Thrown
3193

Plate Appearance Per Strikout

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Plate Appearance Per Strikout
1.375
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
3.05
Max Scherzer Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
3.3921077356718

Walks Per Strikeout

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Walks Per Strikeout
0.250
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.34
Max Scherzer Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.2258064516129

Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.273
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.30824372759857
Max Scherzer Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.26784230449635

Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0

Batter Reached due to Error

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Batter Reached due to Error
0

Batter Reached due to Interference

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Batter Reached due to Interference
0

Sacrifice Hits

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Sacrifice Hits
0
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Sacrifice Hits
3
Max Scherzer Career Sacrifice Hits
59

Sacrifice Flies

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Sacrifice Flies
0
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Sacrifice Flies
5
Max Scherzer Career Sacrifice Flies
54

Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
0
Kirk Nieuwenhuis Career Ground into Double Play
11
Max Scherzer Career Double Plays Enabled
139

Ground into Triple Play

Kirk Nieuwenhuis vs. Max Scherzer Ground into Triple Play
0