PITCHER MATCHUP

Cristopher Sánchez vs Pittsburgh Pirates

How the Pittsburgh Pirates's current regulars (top 9 by at-bats) project against Cristopher Sánchez's season-to-date arsenal — not the posted lineup for any single game.

Cristopher Sánchez's arsenal

Throws LHPvs LHH xwOBA .208vs RHH xwOBA .296Seasons 2026–2025–2024
Sinker 45%Changeup 37%Slider 17%

How the Pittsburgh Pirates's regulars project

Projected expected wOBA for each of the Pittsburgh Pirates's top-9-by-AB hitters against Cristopher Sánchez, by batting order. A season-to-date read — lower favors the pitcher.

Lineup avg xwOBA .313
  1. 1 BL Brandon Lowe SH .338
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Brandon Lowe
    • Sinker (45% usage) projects to .374 xwOBA over 169 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Changeup (37% usage) projects to .317 xwOBA over 202 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Slider (17% usage) projects to .289 xwOBA over 203 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  2. 2 BR Bryan Reynolds SH .334
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Bryan Reynolds
    • Sinker (45% usage) projects to .375 xwOBA over 219 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Changeup (37% usage) projects to .300 xwOBA over 250 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Slider (17% usage) projects to .302 xwOBA over 232 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  3. 3 NG Nick Gonzales RHB .308
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Nick Gonzales
    • Sinker (45% usage) projects to .293 xwOBA over 249 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (37% usage) projects to .324 xwOBA over 83 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Slider (17% usage) projects to .315 xwOBA over 190 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  4. 4 RO Ryan O'Hearn LHB .322
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Ryan O'Hearn
    • Sinker (45% usage) projects to .360 xwOBA over 207 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Changeup (37% usage) projects to .285 xwOBA over 151 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Slider (17% usage) projects to .303 xwOBA over 184 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  5. 5 MO Marcell Ozuna RHB .318
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Marcell Ozuna
    • Sinker (45% usage) projects to .339 xwOBA over 331 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (37% usage) projects to .285 xwOBA over 145 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Slider (17% usage) projects to .332 xwOBA over 224 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  6. 6 KG Konnor Griffin RHB .304
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Konnor Griffin
    • Sinker (45% usage) projects to .318 xwOBA over 48 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (37% usage) projects to .284 xwOBA over 23 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Slider (17% usage) projects to .311 xwOBA over 35 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  7. 7 JM Jake Mangum SH .281
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Jake Mangum
    • Sinker (45% usage) projects to .273 xwOBA over 90 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
    • Changeup (37% usage) projects to .286 xwOBA over 92 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Slider (17% usage) projects to .291 xwOBA over 87 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  8. 8 JT Jared Triolo RHB .303
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Jared Triolo
    • Sinker (45% usage) projects to .323 xwOBA over 209 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (37% usage) projects to .272 xwOBA over 81 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
    • Slider (17% usage) projects to .318 xwOBA over 139 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  9. 9 HD Henry Davis RHB .312
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Henry Davis
    • Sinker (45% usage) projects to .322 xwOBA over 108 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (37% usage) projects to .293 xwOBA over 39 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Slider (17% usage) projects to .325 xwOBA over 99 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
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