Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw 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. Albert Pujols and Clayton Kershaw have faced off against
each other 45 times throughout their careers. Against Clayton Kershaw, Albert Pujols has maintained a Batting Average of 0.359, higher than his career batting average of 0.296. Clayton Kershaw's career opposing batting average is 0.209, lower than their face-off average, possibly underperforming against Albert Pujols. Albert Pujols's OPS against Clayton Kershaw is 0.932, higher than his career OPS of 0.918.
Clayton Kershaw has struck out Albert Pujols 8 times in 39 at-bats. Against Clayton Kershaw, Albert Pujols strikes out every 5.625 plate appearances. Albert Pujols's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 9.29, striking out less often against Clayton Kershaw than average. Clayton Kershaw strikes out a batter every 3.620 plate appearances, striking out Albert Pujols less often than his average.
Clayton Kershaw has struck out Albert Pujols 8 times in 39 at-bats. Against Clayton Kershaw, Albert Pujols strikes out every 5.625 plate appearances. Albert Pujols's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 9.29, striking out less often against Clayton Kershaw than average. Clayton Kershaw strikes out a batter every 3.620 plate appearances, striking out Albert Pujols less often than his average.
How Albert Pujols put the ball into play against Clayton Kershaw
Balls and Strikes Thrown by Clayton Kershaw to Albert Pujols
Matchup Details for Albert Pujols and Clayton Kershaw
Stats that describe the matchup between Albert Pujols and Clayton Kershaw including some career level stats for context.
Plate Appearances
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Plate Appearances
45
Albert Pujols Career Plate Appearances
13041
Clayton Kershaw Career Batters Faced
10160
At Bats
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw At Bats
39
Albert Pujols Career At Bats
11421
Clayton Kershaw Career At Bats Pitched
9346
Batting Average
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Batting Average
0.359
Albert Pujols Career Batting Average
0.296
Clayton Kershaw Career Opposing Batting Average
0.209
Hits
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Hits
14
Albert Pujols Career Hits
3384
Clayton Kershaw Career Hits Allowed
1955
Singles
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Singles
9
Albert Pujols Career Singles
1979
Doubles
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Doubles
5
Albert Pujols Career Doubles
686
Triples
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Triples
0
Albert Pujols Career Triples
16
Home Runs
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Home Runs
0
Albert Pujols Career Home Runs
703
Clayton Kershaw Career Home Runs Allowed
206
Grand Slams
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Grand Slams
0
In the Park Home Runs
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw In the Park Home Runs
0
In the Park Grand Slams
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw In the Park Grand Slams
0
Extra Base Hits
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Extra Base Hits
5
Albert Pujols Career Extra Base Hits
1405
Home Runs Per at Bat
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Home Runs Per at Bat
0.000
Albert Pujols Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.062
Clayton Kershaw Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.022041515086668
Home Runs Per Hit
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Home Runs Per Hit
0.000
Albert Pujols Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.208
Clayton Kershaw Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.10537084398977
Home Runs Per Strikeout
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.000
Albert Pujols Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.50071225071225
Clayton Kershaw Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.073387958674742
Total Bases
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Total Bases
19
Albert Pujols Total Bases
6211
Times on Base
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Times on Base
20
Albert Pujols Career Times on Base
4880
On Base Pct
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw On Base Pct
0.444
Albert Pujols Career On Base Percentage
0.374
Slugging Pct
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Slugging Pct
0.487
Albert Pujols Career Slugging Percentage
0.544
On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
0.932
Albert Pujols Career OPS
0.918
Isolated Power
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Isolated Power
0.128
Albert Pujols Career Isolated Power
0.248
Gross Production Average
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Gross Production Average
0.322
Albert Pujols Career Gross Production Average
0.304
Batting Average on Balls in Play
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.452
Albert Pujols Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.284
Clayton Kershaw Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.27491354919837
Runs Batted In (RBI)
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Runs Batted In (RBI)
3
Albert Pujols Career RBIs
2218
Runs Created
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Runs Created
8.456
Albert Pujols Career Runs Created
2207.2
Hit By Pitch
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Hit By Pitch
0
Albert Pujols Career Hit By Pitch
123
Clayton Kershaw Career Batters Hit By Pitch
39
Outs
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Outs
16
Walks
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Walks
6
Albert Pujols Career Walks
1373
Clayton Kershaw Career Walks Allowed
629
Intentional Walks
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Intentional Walks
0
Albert Pujols Career Intentional Walks
316
Clayton Kershaw Career Intentional Walks Allowed
27
Strikeouts
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Strikeouts
8
Albert Pujols Career Strikeouts
1404
Clayton Kershaw Career Strikeouts Thrown
2807
Plate Appearance Per Strikout
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Plate Appearance Per Strikout
5.625
Albert Pujols Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
9.29
Clayton Kershaw Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
3.6195226220164
Walks Per Strikeout
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Walks Per Strikeout
0.750
Albert Pujols Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.98
Clayton Kershaw Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.23370146063413
Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.444
Albert Pujols Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.38900391074304
Clayton Kershaw Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.25698818897638
Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0
Batter Reached due to Error
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Batter Reached due to Error
0
Batter Reached due to Interference
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Batter Reached due to Interference
0
Sacrifice Hits
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Sacrifice Hits
0
Albert Pujols Career Sacrifice Hits
1
Clayton Kershaw Career Sacrifice Hits
90
Sacrifice Flies
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Sacrifice Flies
0
Albert Pujols Career Sacrifice Flies
123
Clayton Kershaw Career Sacrifice Flies
29
Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
1
Albert Pujols Career Ground into Double Play
426
Clayton Kershaw Career Double Plays Enabled
177
Ground into Triple Play
Albert Pujols vs. Clayton Kershaw Ground into Triple Play
0