PITCHER MATCHUP
Jesús Luzardo vs Minnesota Twins
How the Minnesota Twins's current regulars (top 9 by at-bats) project against Jesús Luzardo's season-to-date arsenal — not the posted lineup for any single game.
Jesús Luzardo's arsenal
Throws LHPvs LHH xwOBA .204vs RHH xwOBA .298Seasons 2026–2025–2024
Sweeper 33%Four-Seam Fastball 29%Changeup 18%Sinker 15%Slider 4%
How the Minnesota Twins's regulars project
Projected expected wOBA for each of the Minnesota Twins's top-9-by-AB hitters against Jesús Luzardo, by batting order. A season-to-date read — lower favors the pitcher.
Lineup avg xwOBA .306
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1 BL Brooks Lee SH .289
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Brooks Lee
- Sweeper (33% usage) projects to .290 xwOBA over 57 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .301 xwOBA over 404 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (18% usage) projects to .257 xwOBA over 224 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Sinker (15% usage) projects to .309 xwOBA over 196 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Slider (4% usage) projects to .259 xwOBA over 167 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
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2 JB Josh Bell SH .319
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Josh Bell
- Sweeper (33% usage) projects to .314 xwOBA over 87 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .357 xwOBA over 550 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
- Changeup (18% usage) projects to .269 xwOBA over 295 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Sinker (15% usage) projects to .321 xwOBA over 235 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Slider (4% usage) projects to .302 xwOBA over 190 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
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3 KC Kody Clemens SH .304
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Kody Clemens
- Sweeper (33% usage) projects to .281 xwOBA over 60 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .294 xwOBA over 396 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (18% usage) projects to .348 xwOBA over 109 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
- Sinker (15% usage) projects to .317 xwOBA over 181 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Slider (4% usage) projects to .321 xwOBA over 105 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
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4 LK Luke Keaschall RHB .303
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Luke Keaschall
- Sweeper (33% usage) projects to .277 xwOBA over 55 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .322 xwOBA over 232 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (18% usage) projects to .283 xwOBA over 79 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (15% usage) projects to .350 xwOBA over 170 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
- Slider (4% usage) projects to .295 xwOBA over 118 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
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5 RL Royce Lewis RHB .305
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Royce Lewis
- Sweeper (33% usage) projects to .312 xwOBA over 113 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .305 xwOBA over 319 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (18% usage) projects to .265 xwOBA over 138 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Sinker (15% usage) projects to .346 xwOBA over 191 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
- Slider (4% usage) projects to .279 xwOBA over 200 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
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6 VC Victor Caratini SH .306
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Victor Caratini
- Sweeper (33% usage) projects to .319 xwOBA over 41 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .315 xwOBA over 374 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (18% usage) projects to .278 xwOBA over 147 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Sinker (15% usage) projects to .287 xwOBA over 135 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Slider (4% usage) projects to .325 xwOBA over 106 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
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7 RJ Ryan Jeffers RHB .308
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Ryan Jeffers
- Sweeper (33% usage) projects to .280 xwOBA over 101 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .323 xwOBA over 406 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (18% usage) projects to .314 xwOBA over 108 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (15% usage) projects to .329 xwOBA over 260 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Slider (4% usage) projects to .327 xwOBA over 190 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
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8 AM Austin Martin RHB .308
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Austin Martin
- Sweeper (33% usage) projects to .310 xwOBA over 49 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .335 xwOBA over 282 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Changeup (18% usage) projects to .258 xwOBA over 70 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Sinker (15% usage) projects to .321 xwOBA over 155 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Slider (4% usage) projects to .288 xwOBA over 101 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
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9 RK Ryan Kreidler RHB .309
Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Ryan Kreidler
- Sweeper (33% usage) projects to .293 xwOBA over 34 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Four-Seam Fastball (29% usage) projects to .356 xwOBA over 96 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
- Changeup (18% usage) projects to .288 xwOBA over 34 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
- Sinker (15% usage) projects to .278 xwOBA over 72 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
- Slider (4% usage) projects to .320 xwOBA over 44 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
No meeting currently scheduled — this is a durable season matchup read.