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. Joey Votto and James Russell have faced off against each other 17 times throughout their careers. Against James Russell, Joey Votto has maintained a Batting Average of 0.286, lower than his career batting average of 0.297. James Russell's career opposing batting average is 0.264, lower than their face-off average, possibly underperforming against Joey Votto. Joey Votto's OPS against James Russell is 0.782, lower than his career OPS of 0.926.

James Russell has struck out Joey Votto 6 times in 14 at-bats. Against James Russell, Joey Votto strikes out every 2.833 plate appearances. Joey Votto's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 5.39, striking out less often against James Russell than average. James Russell strikes out a batter every 5.885 plate appearances, striking out Joey Votto more often than his average.