Albert Pujols 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. Albert Pujols and Justin Verlander have faced off against
each other 53 times throughout their careers. Against Justin Verlander, Albert Pujols has maintained a Batting Average of 0.234, lower than his career batting average of 0.296. Justin Verlander's career opposing batting average is 0.225, lower than their face-off average, possibly underperforming against Albert Pujols. Albert Pujols's OPS against Justin Verlander is 0.720, lower than his career OPS of 0.918.
Justin Verlander has struck out Albert Pujols 7 times in 47 at-bats. Against Justin Verlander, Albert Pujols strikes out every 7.571 plate appearances. Albert Pujols's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 9.29, striking out less often against Justin Verlander than average. Justin Verlander strikes out a batter every 4.028 plate appearances, striking out Albert Pujols less often than his average.
Justin Verlander has struck out Albert Pujols 7 times in 47 at-bats. Against Justin Verlander, Albert Pujols strikes out every 7.571 plate appearances. Albert Pujols's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 9.29, striking out less often against Justin Verlander than average. Justin Verlander strikes out a batter every 4.028 plate appearances, striking out Albert Pujols less often than his average.
How Albert Pujols put the ball into play against Justin Verlander
Balls and Strikes Thrown by Justin Verlander to Albert Pujols
Matchup Details for Albert Pujols and Justin Verlander
Stats that describe the matchup between Albert Pujols and Justin Verlander including some career level stats for context.
Plate Appearances
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Plate Appearances
53
Albert Pujols Career Plate Appearances
13041
Justin Verlander Career Batters Faced
12880
At Bats
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander At Bats
47
Albert Pujols Career At Bats
11421
Justin Verlander Career At Bats Pitched
11756
Batting Average
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Batting Average
0.234
Albert Pujols Career Batting Average
0.296
Justin Verlander Career Opposing Batting Average
0.225
Hits
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Hits
11
Albert Pujols Career Hits
3384
Justin Verlander Career Hits Allowed
2654
Singles
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Singles
6
Albert Pujols Career Singles
1979
Doubles
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Doubles
3
Albert Pujols Career Doubles
686
Triples
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Triples
0
Albert Pujols Career Triples
16
Home Runs
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Home Runs
2
Albert Pujols Career Home Runs
703
Justin Verlander Career Home Runs Allowed
322
Grand Slams
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Grand Slams
0
In the Park Home Runs
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander In the Park Home Runs
0
In the Park Grand Slams
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander In the Park Grand Slams
0
Extra Base Hits
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Extra Base Hits
5
Albert Pujols Career Extra Base Hits
1405
Home Runs Per at Bat
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Home Runs Per at Bat
0.043
Albert Pujols Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.062
Justin Verlander Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.027390268798911
Home Runs Per Hit
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Home Runs Per Hit
0.182
Albert Pujols Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.208
Justin Verlander Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.12132629992464
Home Runs Per Strikeout
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.286
Albert Pujols Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.50071225071225
Justin Verlander Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.10068792995622
Total Bases
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Total Bases
20
Albert Pujols Total Bases
6211
Times on Base
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Times on Base
15
Albert Pujols Career Times on Base
4880
On Base Pct
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander On Base Pct
0.294
Albert Pujols Career On Base Percentage
0.374
Slugging Pct
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Slugging Pct
0.426
Albert Pujols Career Slugging Percentage
0.544
On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
0.720
Albert Pujols Career OPS
0.918
Isolated Power
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Isolated Power
0.191
Albert Pujols Career Isolated Power
0.248
Gross Production Average
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Gross Production Average
0.239
Albert Pujols Career Gross Production Average
0.304
Batting Average on Balls in Play
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.237
Albert Pujols Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.284
Justin Verlander Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.28079470198675
Runs Batted In (RBI)
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Runs Batted In (RBI)
3
Albert Pujols Career RBIs
2218
Runs Created
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Runs Created
5.230
Albert Pujols Career Runs Created
2207.2
Hit By Pitch
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Hit By Pitch
0
Albert Pujols Career Hit By Pitch
123
Justin Verlander Career Batters Hit By Pitch
104
Outs
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Outs
29
Walks
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Walks
4
Albert Pujols Career Walks
1373
Justin Verlander Career Walks Allowed
880
Intentional Walks
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Intentional Walks
2
Albert Pujols Career Intentional Walks
316
Justin Verlander Career Intentional Walks Allowed
27
Strikeouts
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Strikeouts
7
Albert Pujols Career Strikeouts
1404
Justin Verlander Career Strikeouts Thrown
3198
Plate Appearance Per Strikout
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Plate Appearance Per Strikout
7.571
Albert Pujols Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
9.29
Justin Verlander Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
4.0275171982489
Walks Per Strikeout
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Walks Per Strikeout
0.571
Albert Pujols Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.98
Justin Verlander Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.28361475922452
Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.283
Albert Pujols Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.38900391074304
Justin Verlander Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.2764751552795
Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0
Batter Reached due to Error
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Batter Reached due to Error
0
Batter Reached due to Interference
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Batter Reached due to Interference
0
Sacrifice Hits
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Sacrifice Hits
0
Albert Pujols Career Sacrifice Hits
1
Justin Verlander Career Sacrifice Hits
44
Sacrifice Flies
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Sacrifice Flies
0
Albert Pujols Career Sacrifice Flies
123
Justin Verlander Career Sacrifice Flies
69
Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
2
Albert Pujols Career Ground into Double Play
426
Justin Verlander Career Double Plays Enabled
168
Ground into Triple Play
Albert Pujols vs. Justin Verlander Ground into Triple Play
0