Inning-by-Inning Pitch Sequence Matrix
Showing All 9 Innings (85 Pitches)
85
Total Pitches
10
Strikeouts (Ks)
9.44
Pitches / Inning
3.15
Pitches / Out
71.8%
Strike Rate
Historical Context: 'Maddux' Tier
A "Maddux" is a complete-game shutout/win thrown in under 100 pitches. Sub-90 pitches with 10+ Ks is an ultra-rare tier of extreme pitch economy combined with dominant stuff.
| Pitcher / Outing | Pitches | Ks | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Braxton Ashcraft PIT vs MIA (Verified) |
85 | 10 | Maddux Elite |
| Greg Maddux (1997) | 78 | 6 | Maddux |
| David Cone (1999 PG) | 88 | 10 | Maddux |
| Shelby Miller (2013) | 87 | 13 | Maddux Elite |
| Jon Lester (2014) | 89 | 12 | Maddux Elite |
Fact Check vs Scenario Model
• Source Facts: 85 pitches, 10 Ks, 27 outs, PIT CG W vs Miami.
• Scenario Model: Interactive controls below simulate how changing count leverage affects pitch count.
• Scenario Model: Interactive controls below simulate how changing count leverage affects pitch count.
Interactive Pitch Efficiency Simulator Workbench
Simulated Pitch Decay Model Result
85 Pitches
Qualifies for Maddux Complete Game (<100 Pitches)
Ashcraft's high 71.8% overall strike rate and early contact allowed him to average under 10 pitches per inning despite accumulating 10 strikeouts.