Starting Pitcher · Cincinnati Reds
Andrew Abbott
LHP · Throws Left · Age 27Starter
Model projection · strikeout prop
53.5%
53.5% against a 57.7% break-even. Over 3.5 Ks, tonight vs. AZ. Confidence medium.
Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 2021 (round 2). He made his MLB debut on June 5, 2023.Facts: MLB StatsAPI (people · transactions)
Tonight's Matchup
vs. Diamondbacks · pregame
Projected xwOBA vs. Diamondbacks current regulars (top 9 by at-bats) — season profile, not tonight's posted lineup · lineup avg .316
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1
CC
Corbin Carroll
LHB
.327
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Corbin Carroll
- Four-Seam Fastball (47% usage) projects to .350 xwOBA over 611 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
- Sweeper (19% usage) projects to .276 xwOBA over 110 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Changeup (19% usage) projects to .301 xwOBA over 181 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (12% usage) projects to .356 xwOBA over 103 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
- Cutter (3% usage) projects to .334 xwOBA over 109 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
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2
GP
Geraldo Perdomo
SH
.320
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Geraldo Perdomo
- Four-Seam Fastball (47% usage) projects to .349 xwOBA over 563 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
- Sweeper (19% usage) projects to .287 xwOBA over 77 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (19% usage) projects to .290 xwOBA over 206 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (12% usage) projects to .301 xwOBA over 89 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Cutter (3% usage) projects to .333 xwOBA over 120 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
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3
NA
Nolan Arenado
RHB
.304
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Nolan Arenado
- Four-Seam Fastball (47% usage) projects to .317 xwOBA over 434 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sweeper (19% usage) projects to .300 xwOBA over 156 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (19% usage) projects to .273 xwOBA over 135 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Curveball (12% usage) projects to .304 xwOBA over 59 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Cutter (3% usage) projects to .319 xwOBA over 90 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
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4
IV
Ildemaro Vargas
SH
.302
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Ildemaro Vargas
- Four-Seam Fastball (47% usage) projects to .315 xwOBA over 278 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sweeper (19% usage) projects to .302 xwOBA over 39 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (19% usage) projects to .279 xwOBA over 126 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Curveball (12% usage) projects to .283 xwOBA over 42 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Cutter (3% usage) projects to .305 xwOBA over 46 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
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5
GM
Gabriel Moreno
RHB
.338
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Gabriel Moreno
- Four-Seam Fastball (47% usage) projects to .354 xwOBA over 312 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
- Sweeper (19% usage) projects to .336 xwOBA over 69 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (19% usage) projects to .330 xwOBA over 94 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (12% usage) projects to .295 xwOBA over 60 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Cutter (3% usage) projects to .329 xwOBA over 58 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
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6
TT
Tim Tawa
RHB
.318
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Tim Tawa
- Four-Seam Fastball (47% usage) projects to .309 xwOBA over 107 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sweeper (19% usage) projects to .362 xwOBA over 35 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
- Changeup (19% usage) projects to .313 xwOBA over 35 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (12% usage) projects to .291 xwOBA over 15 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Cutter (3% usage) projects to .305 xwOBA over 35 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
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7
RW
Ryan Waldschmidt
RHB
.305
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Ryan Waldschmidt
- Four-Seam Fastball (47% usage) projects to .318 xwOBA over 49 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sweeper (19% usage) projects to .293 xwOBA over 24 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (19% usage) projects to .295 xwOBA over 21 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (12% usage) projects to .289 xwOBA over 10 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Cutter (3% usage) projects to .313 xwOBA over 21 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
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8
LN
Lars Nootbaar
LHB
.323
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Lars Nootbaar
- Four-Seam Fastball (47% usage) projects to .348 xwOBA over 388 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
- Sweeper (19% usage) projects to .282 xwOBA over 57 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (19% usage) projects to .307 xwOBA over 134 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (12% usage) projects to .318 xwOBA over 50 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Cutter (3% usage) projects to .325 xwOBA over 77 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
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9
JF
Jose Fernandez
RHB
.307
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Jose Fernandez
- Four-Seam Fastball (47% usage) projects to .306 xwOBA over 37 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sweeper (19% usage) projects to .330 xwOBA over 16 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (19% usage) projects to .284 xwOBA over 20 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Curveball (12% usage) projects to .306 xwOBA over 7 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Cutter (3% usage) projects to .320 xwOBA over 13 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
Four-Seam Fastball
FF · lead pitch
47% of pitches · .356 xwOBA allowed · 929 BIP · where it goes, what it costs
Pitcher Locations
where he throws it · catcher’s view
xwOBA Allowed
damage done by zone · all batters
Expected Damage
locations × damage zones
Four-Seam Fastball (47% usage) has allowed .356 xwOBA over 929 balls in play — his most-used pitch.
Arsenal
usage × whiff, ranked
5 pitch types · 7,498-pitch sample · 2026/2025/2024 blend, weighted 4/3/1
Four-Seam Fastball FF
47% usage · 14% whiff · .356 xwOBA · 92.5 mph
Sweeper ST
19% usage · 29% whiff · .221 xwOBA · 82.1 mph
Changeup CH
19% usage · 29% whiff · .289 xwOBA · 86.1 mph
Curveball CU
12% usage · 18% whiff · .296 xwOBA · 79.7 mph
Cutter FC
3% usage · 26% whiff · .383 xwOBA · 89.0 mph
Whiff% Trend
last 8 outings · by pitch · min 5 swings per point
Four-Seam FastballSweeperChangeup
Hand Splits
K% + xwOBA allowed by batter side · 2026/2025/2024 blend, weighted 4/3/1
| Split | K% | xwOBA | Sample |
| vs. LHB | 24.5 |
.264 |
459 |
| vs. RHB | 18 |
.329 |
1,367 |
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