Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro 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. Ozzie Smith and Phil Niekro have faced off against each other 71 times throughout their careers. Against Phil Niekro, Ozzie Smith has maintained a Batting Average of 0.242, lower than his career batting average of 0.262. Phil Niekro's career opposing batting average is 0.246, higher than their face-off average, possibly overperforming against Ozzie Smith. Ozzie Smith's OPS against Phil Niekro is 0.555, lower than his career OPS of 0.659.

Phil Niekro has struck out Ozzie Smith 3 times in 66 at-bats. Against Phil Niekro, Ozzie Smith strikes out every 23.667 plate appearances. Ozzie Smith's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 18.3, striking out more often against Phil Niekro than average. Phil Niekro strikes out a batter every 6.785 plate appearances, striking out Ozzie Smith less often than his average.

How Ozzie Smith put the ball into play against Phil Niekro

Balls and Strikes Thrown by Phil Niekro to Ozzie Smith

Matchup Details for Ozzie Smith and Phil Niekro

Stats that describe the matchup between Ozzie Smith and Phil Niekro including some career level stats for context.

Plate Appearances

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Plate Appearances
71
Ozzie Smith Career Plate Appearances
10778
Phil Niekro Career Batters Faced
22677

At Bats

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro At Bats
66
Ozzie Smith Career At Bats
9396
Phil Niekro Career At Bats Pitched
20405

Batting Average

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Batting Average
0.242
Ozzie Smith Career Batting Average
0.262
Phil Niekro Career Opposing Batting Average
0.246

Hits

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Hits
16
Ozzie Smith Career Hits
2460
Phil Niekro Career Hits Allowed
5044

Singles

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Singles
13
Ozzie Smith Career Singles
1961

Doubles

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Doubles
3
Ozzie Smith Career Doubles
402

Triples

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Triples
0
Ozzie Smith Career Triples
69

Home Runs

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Home Runs
0
Ozzie Smith Career Home Runs
28
Phil Niekro Career Home Runs Allowed
482

Grand Slams

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Grand Slams
0

In the Park Home Runs

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro In the Park Home Runs
0

In the Park Grand Slams

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro In the Park Grand Slams
0

Extra Base Hits

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Extra Base Hits
3
Ozzie Smith Career Extra Base Hits
499

Home Runs Per at Bat

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Home Runs Per at Bat
0.000
Ozzie Smith Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.003
Phil Niekro Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.02362166135751

Home Runs Per Hit

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Home Runs Per Hit
0.000
Ozzie Smith Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.011
Phil Niekro Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.095559080095163

Home Runs Per Strikeout

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.000
Ozzie Smith Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.047538200339559
Phil Niekro Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.1442250149611

Total Bases

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Total Bases
19
Ozzie Smith Total Bases
3084

Times on Base

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Times on Base
19
Ozzie Smith Career Times on Base
3565

On Base Pct

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro On Base Pct
0.268
Ozzie Smith Career On Base Percentage
0.331

Slugging Pct

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Slugging Pct
0.288
Ozzie Smith Career Slugging Percentage
0.328

On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
0.555
Ozzie Smith Career OPS
0.659

Isolated Power

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Isolated Power
0.045
Ozzie Smith Career Isolated Power
0.066

Gross Production Average

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Gross Production Average
0.192
Ozzie Smith Career Gross Production Average
0.231

Batting Average on Balls in Play

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.254
Ozzie Smith Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.275
Phil Niekro Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.27369810415167

Runs Batted In (RBI)

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Runs Batted In (RBI)
2
Ozzie Smith Career RBIs
793

Runs Created

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Runs Created
5.697
Ozzie Smith Career Runs Created
1247.96

Hit By Pitch

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Hit By Pitch
0
Ozzie Smith Career Hit By Pitch
33
Phil Niekro Career Batters Hit By Pitch
123

Outs

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Outs
49

Walks

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Walks
3
Ozzie Smith Career Walks
1072
Phil Niekro Career Walks Allowed
1809

Intentional Walks

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Intentional Walks
0
Ozzie Smith Career Intentional Walks
79
Phil Niekro Career Intentional Walks Allowed
86

Strikeouts

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Strikeouts
3
Ozzie Smith Career Strikeouts
589
Phil Niekro Career Strikeouts Thrown
3342

Plate Appearance Per Strikout

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Plate Appearance Per Strikout
23.667
Ozzie Smith Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
18.3
Phil Niekro Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
6.7854578096948

Walks Per Strikeout

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Walks Per Strikeout
1.000
Ozzie Smith Career Walks Per Strikeout
1.82
Phil Niekro Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.56702573309396

Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.268
Ozzie Smith Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.33503432918909
Phil Niekro Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.30599285619791

Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0

Batter Reached due to Error

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Batter Reached due to Error
0

Batter Reached due to Interference

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Batter Reached due to Interference
0

Sacrifice Hits

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Sacrifice Hits
2
Ozzie Smith Career Sacrifice Hits
214
Phil Niekro Career Sacrifice Hits
167

Sacrifice Flies

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Sacrifice Flies
0
Ozzie Smith Career Sacrifice Flies
63
Phil Niekro Career Sacrifice Flies
87

Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
1
Ozzie Smith Career Ground into Double Play
167
Phil Niekro Career Double Plays Enabled
292

Ground into Triple Play

Ozzie Smith vs. Phil Niekro Ground into Triple Play
0