A. J. Pierzynski 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. A. J. Pierzynski and Justin Verlander have faced off against each other 75 times throughout their careers. Against Justin Verlander, A. J. Pierzynski has maintained a Batting Average of 0.257, lower than his career batting average of 0.28. Justin Verlander's career opposing batting average is 0.225, lower than their face-off average, possibly underperforming against A. J. Pierzynski. A. J. Pierzynski's OPS against Justin Verlander is 0.689, lower than his career OPS of 0.737.

Justin Verlander has struck out A. J. Pierzynski 11 times in 74 at-bats. Against Justin Verlander, A. J. Pierzynski strikes out every 6.818 plate appearances. A. J. Pierzynski's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 8.73, striking out less often against Justin Verlander than average. Justin Verlander strikes out a batter every 4.028 plate appearances, striking out A. J. Pierzynski less often than his average.

How A. J. Pierzynski put the ball into play against Justin Verlander

Balls and Strikes Thrown by Justin Verlander to A. J. Pierzynski

Matchup Details for A. J. Pierzynski and Justin Verlander

Stats that describe the matchup between A. J. Pierzynski and Justin Verlander including some career level stats for context.

Plate Appearances

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Plate Appearances
75
A. J. Pierzynski Career Plate Appearances
7813
Justin Verlander Career Batters Faced
12880

At Bats

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander At Bats
74
A. J. Pierzynski Career At Bats
7290
Justin Verlander Career At Bats Pitched
11756

Batting Average

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Batting Average
0.257
A. J. Pierzynski Career Batting Average
0.28
Justin Verlander Career Opposing Batting Average
0.225

Hits

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Hits
19
A. J. Pierzynski Career Hits
2043
Justin Verlander Career Hits Allowed
2654

Singles

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Singles
12
A. J. Pierzynski Career Singles
1424

Doubles

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Doubles
4
A. J. Pierzynski Career Doubles
407

Triples

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Triples
0
A. J. Pierzynski Career Triples
24

Home Runs

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Home Runs
3
A. J. Pierzynski Career Home Runs
188
Justin Verlander Career Home Runs Allowed
322

Grand Slams

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Grand Slams
1

In the Park Home Runs

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander In the Park Home Runs
0

In the Park Grand Slams

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander In the Park Grand Slams
0

Extra Base Hits

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Extra Base Hits
7
A. J. Pierzynski Career Extra Base Hits
619

Home Runs Per at Bat

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Home Runs Per at Bat
0.041
A. J. Pierzynski Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.026
Justin Verlander Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.027390268798911

Home Runs Per Hit

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Home Runs Per Hit
0.158
A. J. Pierzynski Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.092
Justin Verlander Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.12132629992464

Home Runs Per Strikeout

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.273
A. J. Pierzynski Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.21005586592179
Justin Verlander Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.10068792995622

Total Bases

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Total Bases
32
A. J. Pierzynski Total Bases
3062

Times on Base

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Times on Base
19
A. J. Pierzynski Career Times on Base
2480

On Base Pct

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander On Base Pct
0.257
A. J. Pierzynski Career On Base Percentage
0.317

Slugging Pct

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Slugging Pct
0.432
A. J. Pierzynski Career Slugging Percentage
0.42

On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
0.689
A. J. Pierzynski Career OPS
0.737

Isolated Power

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Isolated Power
0.176
A. J. Pierzynski Career Isolated Power
0.14

Gross Production Average

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Gross Production Average
0.224
A. J. Pierzynski Career Gross Production Average
0.248

Batting Average on Balls in Play

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.267
A. J. Pierzynski Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.296
Justin Verlander Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.28079470198675

Runs Batted In (RBI)

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Runs Batted In (RBI)
12
A. J. Pierzynski Career RBIs
909

Runs Created

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Runs Created
7.681
A. J. Pierzynski Career Runs Created
959.99

Hit By Pitch

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Hit By Pitch
0
A. J. Pierzynski Career Hit By Pitch
129
Justin Verlander Career Batters Hit By Pitch
104

Outs

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Outs
43

Walks

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Walks
0
A. J. Pierzynski Career Walks
308
Justin Verlander Career Walks Allowed
880

Intentional Walks

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Intentional Walks
1
A. J. Pierzynski Career Intentional Walks
68
Justin Verlander Career Intentional Walks Allowed
27

Strikeouts

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Strikeouts
11
A. J. Pierzynski Career Strikeouts
895
Justin Verlander Career Strikeouts Thrown
3198

Plate Appearance Per Strikout

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Plate Appearance Per Strikout
6.818
A. J. Pierzynski Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
8.73
Justin Verlander Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
4.0275171982489

Walks Per Strikeout

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Walks Per Strikeout
0.000
A. J. Pierzynski Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.34
Justin Verlander Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.28361475922452

Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.253
A. J. Pierzynski Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.30961218482017
Justin Verlander Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.2764751552795

Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0

Batter Reached due to Error

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Batter Reached due to Error
1

Batter Reached due to Interference

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Batter Reached due to Interference
0

Sacrifice Hits

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Sacrifice Hits
0
A. J. Pierzynski Career Sacrifice Hits
28
Justin Verlander Career Sacrifice Hits
44

Sacrifice Flies

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Sacrifice Flies
0
A. J. Pierzynski Career Sacrifice Flies
58
Justin Verlander Career Sacrifice Flies
69

Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
2
A. J. Pierzynski Career Ground into Double Play
241
Justin Verlander Career Double Plays Enabled
168

Ground into Triple Play

A. J. Pierzynski vs. Justin Verlander Ground into Triple Play
0