Recent Play Details

Starting Pitchers

Gerrit Cole (NYY):

• Basic Stats: 13-4, 30 GS, 187 IP
• Key Metrics: ERA 2.79, K/9 9.82, BB/9 2.17, HR/9 0.96
• Advanced Metrics: FIP 3.3, xFIP 3.56, WHIP 1.03, SIERA 3.6

Strengths:

• An impressive ERA of 2.79 showcases his ability to keep runs at bay.
• Strong strikeout rate with a K/9 of 9.82.
• Displays excellent control, evident in a BB/9 of 2.17.

Weaknesses:

• None based on the given metrics.

Johan Oviedo (PIT):

• Basic Stats: 8-14, 29 GS, 161.2 IP
• Key Metrics: ERA 4.34, K/9 7.79, BB/9 3.95, HR/9 0.95
• Advanced Metrics: FIP 4.41, xFIP 4.85, WHIP 1.34, SIERA 4.89

Strengths:

• HR/9 of 0.95 is respectable, indicating a good ability to limit home runs.

Weaknesses:

• Elevated ERA of 4.34 suggests struggles in run prevention.
• Higher BB/9 of 3.95 points to control issues.

Team Batting

New York Yankees:

• Basic Stats: 205 HR, 93 SB, 4.20 Runs/G
• Advanced Metrics: ISO 0.173, wRC+ 94, wOBA 0.304
• Statcast Data: Barrel% 9.30%, HardHit% 41.50%

Strengths:

• Notable power with 205 home runs.
• Active base running with 93 stolen bases.

Weaknesses:

• Slightly below-average production with a wRC+ of 94.

Pittsburgh Pirates:

• Basic Stats: 144 HR, 110 SB, 4.20 Runs/G
• Advanced Metrics: ISO 0.153, wRC+ 89, wOBA 0.307
• Statcast Data: Barrel% 7.50%, HardHit% 40.50%

Strengths:

• Aggressive on the bases with 110 stolen bases.

Weaknesses:

• Less power when compared to the Yankees, with 144 home runs.
• Offensive production is slightly below average with a wRC+ of 89.

Bullpen

New York Yankees:

• Basic Stats: 30W-30L, 38 Saves, 3.29 ERA
• Key Metrics: K/9 9.15, BB/9 3.75, HR/9 0.87

Strengths:

• Strong bullpen ERA of 3.29.
• A K/9 of 9.15 is indicative of the relievers' strikeout capabilities.

Weaknesses:

• A slightly elevated BB/9 of 3.75 suggests potential control challenges.

Pittsburgh Pirates:

• Basic Stats: 28W-24L, 42 Saves, 4.04 ERA
• Key Metrics: K/9 9.09, BB/9 3.75, HR/9 1.01

Strengths:

• Comparable strikeout abilities to the Yankees with a K/9 of 9.09.

Weaknesses:

• HR/9 of 1.01 indicates some susceptibility to the long ball.

Summary and Projections

• Starting Pitching: Cole's dominant season for the Yankees gives them the advantage in the starting pitching department over Oviedo and the Pirates.
• Offense: The Yankees bring more power to the table, while the Pirates excel in base running. It's a balanced offensive matchup.
• Bullpen: The Yankees' bullpen edges out the Pirates due to a lower ERA and better strikeout rate.

Projected Score: NYY 5 vs. PIT 3