When a dominant pitcher like Tyler Glasnow faces a high-flying offense like the Dodgers who has the advantage? When an analytically-minded team like the Rays rolls with an opener like John Curtiss, what is gained and what is lost? How long should the starter pitch? What are the most dangerous moments he’ll face? And why ever is Cody Bellinger batting sixth?
One of the better way to answer questions with these is with handedness split-based matchup projections, and for the World Series I’ve changed the belts and put a fresh coat of paint on an old tool.
Here are the answers.