PITCHER MATCHUP

Robert Gasser vs Minnesota Twins

How the Minnesota Twins'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 .285vs RHH xwOBA .316Seasons 2026–2025–2024
Sweeper 28%Sinker 25%Four-Seam Fastball 23%Cutter 16%Changeup 9%

How the Minnesota Twins's regulars project

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

Lineup avg xwOBA .323
  1. 1 BL Brooks Lee SH .307
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Brooks Lee
    • Sweeper (28% usage) projects to .287 xwOBA over 45 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (25% usage) projects to .313 xwOBA over 163 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (23% usage) projects to .299 xwOBA over 355 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Cutter (16% usage) projects to .357 xwOBA over 87 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Changeup (9% usage) projects to .276 xwOBA over 189 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
  2. 2 JB Josh Bell SH .333
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Josh Bell
    • Sweeper (28% usage) projects to .331 xwOBA over 75 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (25% usage) projects to .306 xwOBA over 203 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (23% usage) projects to .359 xwOBA over 490 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Cutter (16% usage) projects to .372 xwOBA over 128 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Changeup (9% usage) projects to .274 xwOBA over 270 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
  3. 3 KC Kody Clemens SH .321
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Kody Clemens
    • Sweeper (28% usage) projects to .289 xwOBA over 47 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (25% usage) projects to .348 xwOBA over 138 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (23% usage) projects to .286 xwOBA over 349 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Cutter (16% usage) projects to .363 xwOBA over 48 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Changeup (9% usage) projects to .356 xwOBA over 87 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
  4. 4 LK Luke Keaschall RHB .308
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Luke Keaschall
    • Sweeper (28% usage) projects to .272 xwOBA over 43 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
    • Sinker (25% usage) projects to .336 xwOBA over 132 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (23% usage) projects to .317 xwOBA over 164 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Cutter (16% usage) projects to .323 xwOBA over 58 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Changeup (9% usage) projects to .285 xwOBA over 64 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  5. 5 TL Trevor Larnach LHB .339
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Trevor Larnach
    • Sweeper (28% usage) projects to .325 xwOBA over 70 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (25% usage) projects to .339 xwOBA over 177 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (23% usage) projects to .349 xwOBA over 443 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Cutter (16% usage) projects to .355 xwOBA over 108 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Changeup (9% usage) projects to .322 xwOBA over 164 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  6. 6 RL Royce Lewis RHB .319
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Royce Lewis
    • Sweeper (28% usage) projects to .322 xwOBA over 98 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (25% usage) projects to .369 xwOBA over 167 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (23% usage) projects to .305 xwOBA over 276 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Cutter (16% usage) projects to .273 xwOBA over 100 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
    • Changeup (9% usage) projects to .286 xwOBA over 117 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  7. 7 VC Victor Caratini SH .328
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Victor Caratini
    • Sweeper (28% usage) projects to .325 xwOBA over 36 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (25% usage) projects to .301 xwOBA over 126 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (23% usage) projects to .320 xwOBA over 347 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Cutter (16% usage) projects to .405 xwOBA over 82 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Changeup (9% usage) projects to .291 xwOBA over 137 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
  8. 8 AM Austin Martin RHB .324
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Austin Martin
    • Sweeper (28% usage) projects to .308 xwOBA over 45 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (25% usage) projects to .314 xwOBA over 148 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (23% usage) projects to .340 xwOBA over 272 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Cutter (16% usage) projects to .374 xwOBA over 53 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Changeup (9% usage) projects to .268 xwOBA over 62 BIP — a clear edge for the pitcher.
  9. 9 RJ Ryan Jeffers RHB .326
    Pitch-by-pitch projection vs. Ryan Jeffers
    • Sweeper (28% usage) projects to .291 xwOBA over 92 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Sinker (25% usage) projects to .341 xwOBA over 234 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Four-Seam Fastball (23% usage) projects to .336 xwOBA over 352 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
    • Cutter (16% usage) projects to .359 xwOBA over 77 BIP — a meaningful edge for the batter.
    • Changeup (9% usage) projects to .310 xwOBA over 94 BIP — a roughly even matchup.
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