How the Matchup Score Is Calculated
Pitch-Type Matrix (65%)
Will Benson's Statcast wOBA vs each pitch type in Shota Imanaga's arsenal, weighted by usage rate.
Platoon Adjustment (±10)
Will Benson's batting avg vs Left relative to their season average.
H2H Career History (±8)
Career batting average when Will Benson has faced Shota Imanaga before, sample-weighted.
Pitcher Quality (±7)
Shota Imanaga's ERA and WHIP relative to league average — poor ERA pitchers boost the batter score.
Recency Trends (0-25)
Will Benson's last 10 and last 5 games: hits/game, batting avg, HR streak, and multi-hit frequency.
Park & Weather (±7)
Ballpark run and HR factors, plus live wind/temperature from Open-Meteo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the matchup score for Will Benson vs Shota Imanaga?
The ProprStats matchup score for Will Benson vs Shota Imanaga on 2026-05-07 is 9/100. No strong edge This score combines Statcast pitch-type data, platoon splits, career H2H history, recency trends, and park/weather adjustments.
How does Shota Imanaga's pitch arsenal affect Will Benson's hits prop?
ProprStats analyses Will Benson's wOBA vs each pitch type Shota Imanaga throws, weighted by usage %. If Will Benson has a high wOBA vs Shota Imanaga's primary pitch, that's a strong signal for the hits prop over. The full pitch-type breakdown is available inside the ProprStats matchup analyzer.
What are the key stats to know for Will Benson vs Shota Imanaga?
Key stats for this matchup: Will Benson's platoon split AVG vs Left, hard-hit rate, wOBA vs primary pitch type, and L10 batting trend. For Shota Imanaga: ERA, WHIP, K/9, HR/9, and pitch usage mix. ProprStats calculates a 0-100 score combining all of these into a single matchup rating.
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