STARTERS: BPV vs. LH/RH bats

This is the first of a three-part series on starting pitchers who may be "one split away" from taking a big step forward.

Here, let's look at the BPV posted by SP vs. RH and LH bats to find which guys dominate which sided batters the most.

This analysis can help you find hidden skills before they blossom. It can also help you set your rotations based on which lineups your pitchers are facing.

First, the SP who own the best skills against RH bats:

  • 125+ BPV vs. RH Bats*
    
    Name                League  Throws  Ctl  Dom   HR/9  GB%  H%   S%   hr/f  BPV
    ==================  ======  ======  ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ===  ====  ===
    Fernandez, Jose         NL     RHP  1.3  13.5   1.0  45%  20%  54%   14%  231
    Strasburg, Stephen      NL    ...

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