Answering some Astros-related questions in a sabermetric way...Opposing Pitcher Reverse Splits; Keuchel the Ace; Streaky Hitting.
Today we start a column answering questions with a sabermetric tint.
If you have a sabermetric question, leave it in the comment section and we
will try to answer it in the next column.
Question: Brownie mentioned on the broadcast that Kazmir pitches better against right handed batters. If that's true why did the Astros field an all RH lineup (except for Valbuena) against Kazmir?
Answer: Thanks to Ernie for pointing out this question in the TCB writers' email thread.