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.

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