PITCHER MATCHUP

Andrew Alvarez vs Miami Marlins

How the Miami Marlins's current regulars (top 9 by at-bats) project against Andrew Alvarez's season-to-date arsenal — not the posted lineup for any single game.

Andrew Alvarez's arsenal

Throws LHPvs LHH xwOBA .337vs RHH xwOBA .297Seasons 2026–2025
Curveball 31%Four-Seam Fastball 29%Slider 22%Sinker 13%Changeup 5%

How the Miami Marlins's regulars project

Projected expected wOBA for each of the Miami Marlins's top-9-by-AB hitters against Andrew Alvarez, by batting order. A season-to-date read — lower favors the pitcher.

Lineup avg xwOBA .317
  1. 1 OL Otto Lopez RHB .323
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Otto Lopez
    • Curveball (31% usage) projects to .299 xwOBA over 92 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .358 xwOBA over 396 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Slider (22% usage) projects to .311 xwOBA over 281 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (13% usage) projects to .361 xwOBA over 346 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Changeup (5% usage) projects to .227 xwOBA over 199 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
  2. 2 XE Xavier Edwards SH .312
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Xavier Edwards
    • Curveball (31% usage) projects to .309 xwOBA over 105 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .335 xwOBA over 481 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Slider (22% usage) projects to .297 xwOBA over 143 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (13% usage) projects to .310 xwOBA over 254 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (5% usage) projects to .267 xwOBA over 205 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
  3. 3 JM Jakob Marsee LHB .311
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Jakob Marsee
    • Curveball (31% usage) projects to .315 xwOBA over 40 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .318 xwOBA over 287 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Slider (22% usage) projects to .307 xwOBA over 93 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (13% usage) projects to .303 xwOBA over 134 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (5% usage) projects to .294 xwOBA over 83 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  4. 4 JS Javier Sanoja RHB .293
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Javier Sanoja
    • Curveball (31% usage) projects to .280 xwOBA over 41 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .319 xwOBA over 233 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Slider (22% usage) projects to .264 xwOBA over 139 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
    • Sinker (13% usage) projects to .326 xwOBA over 163 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (5% usage) projects to .266 xwOBA over 86 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
  5. 5 HH Heriberto Hernández RHB .328
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Heriberto Hernández
    • Curveball (31% usage) projects to .311 xwOBA over 44 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .343 xwOBA over 220 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Slider (22% usage) projects to .346 xwOBA over 103 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Sinker (13% usage) projects to .325 xwOBA over 163 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (5% usage) projects to .278 xwOBA over 76 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
  6. 6 KS Kyle Stowers LHB .336
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Kyle Stowers
    • Curveball (31% usage) projects to .372 xwOBA over 63 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .318 xwOBA over 410 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Slider (22% usage) projects to .319 xwOBA over 144 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (13% usage) projects to .330 xwOBA over 135 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (5% usage) projects to .313 xwOBA over 157 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  7. 7 JM Joe Mack LHB .302
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Joe Mack
    • Curveball (31% usage) projects to .302 xwOBA over 23 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .305 xwOBA over 80 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Slider (22% usage) projects to .304 xwOBA over 38 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (13% usage) projects to .299 xwOBA over 44 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (5% usage) projects to .289 xwOBA over 47 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  8. 8 OC Owen Caissie LHB .304
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Owen Caissie
    • Curveball (31% usage) projects to .277 xwOBA over 29 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .329 xwOBA over 95 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Slider (22% usage) projects to .292 xwOBA over 50 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (13% usage) projects to .327 xwOBA over 48 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (5% usage) projects to .311 xwOBA over 54 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  9. 9 GC Griffin Conine LHB .342
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Griffin Conine
    • Curveball (31% usage) projects to .306 xwOBA over 37 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .396 xwOBA over 118 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Slider (22% usage) projects to .321 xwOBA over 68 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (13% usage) projects to .360 xwOBA over 53 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Changeup (5% usage) projects to .299 xwOBA over 76 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
Full pitch-by-pitch breakdown, with pitch-zone heatmaps →

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