MLB Daily Grind Down: Saturday, September 21st Part Two

by John Britt (jmbwngfn) Last Updated 2013-09-21 16:23:49

Miami vs. Washington

7:05 PM	Miami – ROAD					Washington – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.231	0.623	19.80%	0.43		0.247	0.700	20.20%	0.54
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.230	0.613	19.70%	0.31		0.258	0.734	19.90%	0.46
SP STATS	Koehler – RHP					Strasburg – RHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.39	4.51	6.11	6.16		1.04	2.96	9.58	11.54
LAST 14 DAYS	1.08	2.77	4.85	8.00		1.00	6.00	10.50	13.00
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	MIA vs R		MIA BvP			WSN vs R		WSN BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Tom Koehler – Koehler pitched a gem in his last outing but is still only a marginal MLB pitcher at this point in his career. Pitcher Rating: 3 out of 10

• Stephen Strasburg – Strasburg has been dominant at home this year, posting a 1.55 ERA and .84 WHIP at Nationals Park. He’s missed the last two weeks with a forearm issue and any injury news should be taken very seriously when Strasburg is involved. Pitcher Rating: 6 out of 10

Batter Grind Down

Giancarlo Stanton has punished Stephen Strasburg; going 7 for 18 with four doubles and two homeruns off of him.

Byrce Harper owns an OPS of .997 versus right handed pitching and is locked in right now at the plate.

NY Mets vs. Philadelphia

7:05 PM	NY Mets – ROAD					Philadelphia – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.239	0.683	22.20%	0.54		0.248	0.694	19.90%	0.52
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.238	0.679	21.90%	0.41		0.253	0.701	19.90%	0.41
SP STATS	Gee – RHP					Cloyd – RHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.28	3.47	6.59	9.87		1.64	5.06	5.59	6.41
LAST 14 DAYS	1.29	2.63	8.86	11.10		2.38	13.50	5.63	0.50
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	NYM vs R		NYM BvP			PHI vs R		PHI BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Dillon Gee – Gee has been excellent down the stretch, posting a 8-4 record with a 2.50 ERA and 1.15 WHIP since the beginning of June. Proceed with caution though as the Phillies have had his number and roughed him up in all three prior meetings this season. Pitcher Rating: 6 out of 10

• Tyler Cloyd – Cloyd has been shelled in back to back games and is not a strong fantasy option. Pitcher Rating: 3 out of 10

Batter Grind Down

Right-Handed batters are hitting .325 off of Cloyd this year

Jimmy Rollins is 8 for 16 off of Dillon Gee

Right handed batters are hitting .325 off of Tyler Cloyd which makes David Wright and Josh Satin solid plays as they hit right in the middle of that Mets lineup

Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit

7:05 PM	Chicago White Sox – ROAD					Detroit – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.251	0.683	19.30%	0.51		0.282	0.785	16.90%	0.65
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.251	0.682	19.50%	0.39		0.268	0.763	18.50%	0.50
SP STATS	Sale – LHP					Porcello – RHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.07	3.08	9.58	13.93		1.30	4.45	6.96	9.21
LAST 14 DAYS	1.29	4.61	10.23	12.60		1.00	1.20	9.00	18.00
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	CHW vs R		CHW BvP			DET vs L		DET BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Chris Sale – Sale has mowed down the Tigers last week and has posted very impressive numbers against Detroit in four starts this week (3-1 record, 2.27 ERA and over a strikeout per inning) . There is reason for concern however as Sale was roughed up in his last outing and has struggled on the road. Pitcher Rating: 7 of 10

• Rick Porcello – Porcello has dominated the White Sox this season; in five starts he’s posted a 4-0 record along with a 2.02 ERA. He’s also pitched better in the second half but his high WHIP is concerning as is his low strikeout numbers. Pitcher Score: 5 out of 10

Batter Grind Down

Lefties are hitting .308 off of Porcello in 2013.

Victor Martinez is 11 for 19 off of Chris Sale with a pair of doubles and a homerun

Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh

7:05 PM	Cincinnati – ROAD					Pittsburgh – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.249	0.718	20.10%	0.58		0.245	0.705	22.40%	0.55
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.254	0.730	19.80%	0.47		0.242	0.700	21.80%	0.42
SP STATS	Bailey – RHP					Burnett – RHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.11	3.40	8.77	12.00		1.24	3.43	9.77	11.86
LAST 14 DAYS	1.07	3.21	7.71	12.50		1.50	6.75	10.69	9.00
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	CIN vs R		CIN BvP			PIT vs R		PIT BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Homer Bailey – Bailey has been terrific down the stretch for the Reds, posting a 2.74 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in the second half. This series will have a playoff feel and scoring will likely be at a premium. Pitcher Rating: 7 out of 10

• A.J. Burnett – Burnett has been somewhat inconsistent this year, but has pitched much better at PNC park and has an exceptional strikeout rate. He was mediocre in his other two meetings against Cincinnati this year but his team is counting on him to bring his “A” game in a game that is crucial to Pittsburgh’s playoff positioning. Pitcher Rating: 6 out of 10

Batter Grind Down

Brandon Phillips is a career 8 for 22 off of Burnett

Jay Bruce has been red-hot this week and has 10 RBI’s over the last four games.

Texas vs. Kansas City

7:10 PM	Texas – ROAD					Kansas City – HOME
TEAM BATTING	AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB		AVG	OPS	K%	FPAB
SEASON	0.262	0.740	16.80%	0.62		0.258	0.688	16.60%	0.54
VS. LEFT/RIGHT	0.261	0.731	17.10%	0.46		0.261	0.696	17.00%	0.40
SP STATS	Garza – RHP					Guthrie – RHP
	WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG		WHIP	ERA	K/9	FPPG
SEASON	1.22	4.06	8.11	11.00		1.42	4.08	4.81	8.72
LAST 14 DAYS	1.85	8.22	7.75	4.70		1.60	4.05	3.15	7.33
BATTER SPLITS	Note: Batter Splits Below Open in Pop Up Window
	TEX vs R		TEX BvP			KCR vs R		KCR BvP

Pitcher Grind Down

• Matt Garza – Garza has been dreadful in each of his last three outings and has been rather disappointing since joining the Texas Rangers. His strikeout rate is impressive, but his consistency is a concern. Pitcher Rating: 5 out of 10

* Jeremy Guthrie – Guthrie surrendered 13 hits in his last start, but had been pitching quite well coming into that game. His strikeout numbers leave a little to be desired, but he does own a 9-4 record at Kauffman Stadium. Pitcher Rating: 5 out of 10

Batter Grind Down

Billy Butler is 8 for 20 off of Matt Garza.

Elvis Andrus is 8 for 17 with two doubles and a homerun off of Guthrie

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