PITCHER MATCHUP

Robert Gasser vs Pittsburgh Pirates

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

Robert Gasser's arsenal

Throws LHPvs LHH xwOBA .290vs RHH xwOBA .332Seasons 2026–2025–2024
Sweeper 26%Sinker 23%Four-Seam Fastball 22%Cutter 18%Changeup 11%

How the Pittsburgh Pirates's regulars project

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

Lineup avg xwOBA .316
  1. 1 BR Bryan Reynolds SH .345
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Bryan Reynolds
    • Sweeper (26% usage) projects to .330 xwOBA over 120 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (23% usage) projects to .368 xwOBA over 267 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (22% usage) projects to .354 xwOBA over 569 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Cutter (18% usage) projects to .356 xwOBA over 164 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Changeup (11% usage) projects to .298 xwOBA over 294 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  2. 2 BL Brandon Lowe SH .325
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Brandon Lowe
    • Sweeper (26% usage) projects to .268 xwOBA over 103 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
    • Sinker (23% usage) projects to .357 xwOBA over 221 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (22% usage) projects to .341 xwOBA over 406 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Cutter (18% usage) projects to .351 xwOBA over 126 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Changeup (11% usage) projects to .318 xwOBA over 237 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  3. 3 NG Nick Gonzales RHB .312
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Nick Gonzales
    • Sweeper (26% usage) projects to .301 xwOBA over 131 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (23% usage) projects to .314 xwOBA over 311 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (22% usage) projects to .308 xwOBA over 343 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Cutter (18% usage) projects to .330 xwOBA over 107 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (11% usage) projects to .314 xwOBA over 107 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  4. 4 JM Jake Mangum SH .300
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Jake Mangum
    • Sweeper (26% usage) projects to .306 xwOBA over 53 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (23% usage) projects to .284 xwOBA over 126 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (22% usage) projects to .296 xwOBA over 229 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Cutter (18% usage) projects to .335 xwOBA over 65 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (11% usage) projects to .271 xwOBA over 118 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
  5. 5 RO Ryan O'Hearn LHB .312
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Ryan O'Hearn
    • Sweeper (26% usage) projects to .296 xwOBA over 75 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (23% usage) projects to .350 xwOBA over 242 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (22% usage) projects to .329 xwOBA over 459 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Cutter (18% usage) projects to .281 xwOBA over 113 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (11% usage) projects to .285 xwOBA over 160 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  6. 6 SH Spencer Horwitz LHB .308
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Spencer Horwitz
    • Sweeper (26% usage) projects to .298 xwOBA over 81 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (23% usage) projects to .322 xwOBA over 184 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (22% usage) projects to .322 xwOBA over 424 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Cutter (18% usage) projects to .298 xwOBA over 104 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (11% usage) projects to .289 xwOBA over 132 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  7. 7 OC Oneil Cruz LHB .335
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Oneil Cruz
    • Sweeper (26% usage) projects to .314 xwOBA over 113 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (23% usage) projects to .310 xwOBA over 236 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (22% usage) projects to .370 xwOBA over 379 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Cutter (18% usage) projects to .384 xwOBA over 109 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Changeup (11% usage) projects to .285 xwOBA over 194 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  8. 8 JT Jared Triolo RHB .290
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Jared Triolo
    • Sweeper (26% usage) projects to .259 xwOBA over 97 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
    • Sinker (23% usage) projects to .322 xwOBA over 258 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (22% usage) projects to .308 xwOBA over 375 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Cutter (18% usage) projects to .276 xwOBA over 73 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
    • Changeup (11% usage) projects to .285 xwOBA over 103 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  9. 9 KG Konnor Griffin RHB .315
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Konnor Griffin
    • Sweeper (26% usage) projects to .304 xwOBA over 28 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (23% usage) projects to .327 xwOBA over 76 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (22% usage) projects to .325 xwOBA over 76 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Cutter (18% usage) projects to .311 xwOBA over 24 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (11% usage) projects to .298 xwOBA over 36 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
Full pitch-by-pitch breakdown, with pitch-zone heatmaps →

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