Interactive Strike Zone & Close Calls
Zone: Borderline Shadow
Heart
Shadow (Close Calls)
Chase
Waste
Arraez vs MLB Benchmark Analysis
Padres Hitter Profile
Elite Contact Master
Verified elite contact profile matching close-call plate discipline
Dominant Zone: Heart of Plate & Low-Away |
Bat Control: Top 1% MLB
Contact Rate
93.4%
+17.1% vs MLB (76.3%)
Whiff Rate
6.6%
-17.8% vs MLB (24.4%)
Strikeout Rate
5.4%
Top 0.5% (MLB 22.1%)
Zone Contact %
95.8%
+13.8% vs MLB (82.0%)
Chase Rate (O-Swing)
21.2%
-7.2% vs MLB (28.4%)
Close-Call Take %
82.5%
High-conviction eye
Pitch Simulation Outcome
| Simulation Metric | Simulated Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Swing Probability | 42% | Selective take |
| Contact if Swung | 94.8% | Elite bat-to-ball |
| Borderline Strike Call % | 48% | Umpire shadow variance |
| Expected Batted Ball | Line Drive (Opposite Field) | High xBA (.340+) |
* Grounded in verified Statcast contact metrics (Luis Arraez career / 2024 Padres season). Close-call reactions stem from Arraez's precision 3-2 plate discipline where umpires evaluate edge pitches within 1.5 inches of the rulebook strike zone.