Which pitcher has the best strikeout matchup today (Sunday, June 14, 2026)?

Cristopher Sánchez (PHI) — top of the board at 100, projected for about 7.1 K against MIL. A 28% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 22% of the time.

What are the best pitcher strikeout props today?

The top projected-K starts on Sunday, June 14, 2026: Cristopher Sánchez (~7.1 K), Paul Skenes (~6.0 K), Kyle Harrison (~6.0 K), Gavin Williams (~6.0 K), Will Warren (~5.3 K). The full board ranks every starter.

How is the strikeout matchup score calculated?

It pairs each starter's strikeout rate (K/BF) with the strikeout rate of every hitter he faces, hand by hand, the log5 way — then scales by his expected batters faced (how deep he goes) and his command (K-BB%). Scores are set 0–100 across the slate, with a projected strikeout count alongside.

Is the strikeout board about pitchers or hitters?

Pitchers. Every card is a starting pitcher, ranked by how many strikeouts the matchup sets up — his stuff against the lineup he's facing. So a higher score is good for the pitcher (and his K prop), not the hitters.

What's the projected strikeout number?

A rough expected K total for the start, from how similar matchups have gone. It's a reference for comparing starters against each other, not a promise he throws exactly that many.

Strikeouts per batter faced — the share of hitters a pitcher strikes out. Around 22% is league average. Swing-and-miss starters run 30%+. We split it by batter handedness, which is what a daily matchup is asking.

What is K-BB%, and why does it matter?

Strikeout rate minus walk rate — a command-adjusted read on swing-and-miss skill, and one of the most stable, predictive pitcher numbers there is. A high-K-BB% arm misses bats without handing out free passes, which keeps the strikeout upside real.

Why does the opposing lineup matter so much?

A strikeout takes two. An elite arm gets fewer against a contact lineup, and a mid-rotation guy can pile them up against a whiff-prone one. The model reads each hitter's K rate vs the pitcher's hand, so the same starter grades very differently depending on who he draws.

What's the confidence meter?

How much data backs the read — sample size on the pitcher and the hitters he faces, plus whether the lineup's official. It's a measure of how solid the projection is, not a probability.

Can I use these for strikeout props or DFS?

Yes — that's the point. The board surfaces which starters have the best strikeout conditions and projects a count. Where there's a line, we show the over/under and which side our number leans. We don't post picks — we show the data and grade it. (Best-price odds and the Plays of the Day are a Pro feature.)

Are these confirmed or projected lineups?

Strikeout projections ride on the opposing lineup, so before a team posts officially (~2 hours before first pitch) we project it from their last game, then update once it's set. A pitcher facing a still-projected lineup is flagged so you know the number can still move.

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Strikeouts Board · Today

Best MLB strikeouts matchups — Sunday, June 14, 2026

Every starting pitcher on the Sunday, June 14, 2026 slate, scored — ranked by strikeout upside against today's lineup. Whiff rate, the bats he's facing, how deep he goes, and command. Higher means more K's. Tap any card for the full breakdown.

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MIAaway

PIThomeTop matchup82 1:35 PM ET

SDaway

BALhomeTop matchup32 1:35 PM ET

SEAaway

WSHhomeTop matchup48 1:37 PM ET

NYYaway

TORhomeTop matchup61 1:40 PM ET

AZaway

CINhomeTop matchup24 1:40 PM ET

DETaway

CLEhomeTop matchup63 1:40 PM ET

ATLaway

NYMhomeTop matchup53 2:10 PM ET

HOUaway

KChomeTop matchup42 2:10 PM ET

STLaway

MINhomeTop matchup47 2:10 PM ET

LADaway

CWShomeTop matchup47 2:10 PM ET

PHIaway

MILhomeTop matchup100 3:05 PM ET

COLaway

ATHhomeTop matchup29 3:10 PM ET

CHCaway

SFhomeTop matchup45 4:07 PM ET

TBaway

LAAhomeTop matchup38 7:20 PM ET

TEXaway

BOShomeTop matchup60

PROJSome lineups aren't official yet — 31 starts use an opposing lineup projected from that team's last game. The strikeout projection updates automatically once the official lineup posts, ~2 hours before first pitch.

#Pitcher · MatchupScore

Pitcher Strikeout Rate28.1% K/BF

vs LHB29.1%

vs RHB26.1%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)19.6%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload25.4 BF

Expected batters faced25.4

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection7.1 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 16@ PIT13

May 22vs CLE6

May 27@ SD9

Jun 3vs SD8

Jun 8@ TOR10

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness21.8% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Christian Yelich (L)22.1%3.0

2. Jackson Chourio (R)23.3%3.0

3. Brice Turang (L)22.3%3.0

4. William Contreras (R)19.3%3.0

5. Jake Bauers (L)21.4%3.0

6. Garrett Mitchell (L)25.9%3.0

7. Sal Frelick (L)17.6%3.0

8. David Hamilton (L)24.0%2.4

9. Joey Ortiz (R)20.2%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate28.9% K/BF

vs LHB27.3%

vs RHB28.2%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)22.4%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.6 BF

Expected batters faced23.6

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection6.0 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 17vs PHI7

May 23@ TOR2

May 28vs CHC10

Jun 3@ HOU7

Jun 9vs LAD7

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness20.1% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Liam Hicks (L)12.4%3.0

2. Otto Lopez (R)18.0%3.0

3. Xavier Edwards (L)14.7%3.0

4. Kyle Stowers (L)29.2%3.0

5. Heriberto Hernández (R)24.5%3.0

6. Leo Jiménez (R)22.0%2.6

7. Jakob Marsee (L)19.4%2.0

8. Javier Sanoja (R)15.0%2.0

9. Connor Norby (R)26.0%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate29.3% K/BF

vs LHB25.0%

vs RHB29.0%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)19.7%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.1 BF

Expected batters faced22.1

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection6.0 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 14vs SD7

May 20@ CHC11

May 26vs STL2

Jun 2vs SF12

Jun 8@ ATH4

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness22.4% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Kyle Schwarber (L)26.0%3.0

2. Trea Turner (R)18.5%3.0

3. Bryce Harper (L)22.3%3.0

4. Alec Bohm (R)17.7%3.0

5. Brandon Marsh (L)28.2%2.1

6. Edmundo Sosa (R)23.6%2.0

7. Bryson Stott (L)18.4%2.0

8. J.T. Realmuto (R)19.5%2.0

9. Derek Hill (R)27.2%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate26.0% K/BF

vs LHB26.7%

vs RHB23.7%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.3%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload24.2 BF

Expected batters faced24.2

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection6.0 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 17vs CIN7

May 22@ PHI11

May 27vs WSH4

Jun 3@ NYY6

Jun 8vs NYY5

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness22.3% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Gleyber Torres (R)20.2%3.0

2. Kevin McGonigle (L)15.0%3.0

3. Matt Vierling (R)19.5%3.0

4. Dillon Dingler (R)20.0%3.0

5. Riley Greene (L)25.7%3.0

6. Jahmai Jones (R)25.5%3.0

7. Spencer Torkelson (R)29.9%2.2

8. Wenceel Pérez (L)20.9%2.0

9. Hao-Yu Lee (R)23.7%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate23.8% K/BF

vs LHB20.3%

vs RHB27.9%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)20.3%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.1 BF

Expected batters faced23.1

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection5.3 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 12@ BAL6

May 19vs TOR3

May 25@ KC3

May 31@ ATH5

Jun 8@ CLE5

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness21.1% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. George Springer (R)19.6%3.0

2. Nathan Lukes (L)15.5%3.0

3. Kazuma Okamoto (R)31.4%3.0

4. Jesús Sánchez (L)20.7%3.0

5. Ernie Clement (R)15.0%3.0

6. Brandon Valenzuela (L)20.8%2.1

7. Yohendrick Piñango (L)22.0%2.0

8. Charles McAdoo (R)22.0%2.0

9. Andrés Giménez (L)22.4%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate22.3% K/BF

vs LHB21.4%

vs RHB23.5%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)16.8%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload24.9 BF

Expected batters faced24.9

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection5.5 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 17@ HOU8

May 23@ LAA6

May 28vs HOU6

Jun 2@ STL7

Jun 9@ KC3

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness21.9% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Mickey Gasper (L)19.5%3.0

2. Ceddanne Rafaela (R)19.3%3.0

3. Wilyer Abreu (L)23.4%3.0

4. Willson Contreras (R)26.2%3.0

5. Jarren Duran (L)28.1%3.0

6. Caleb Durbin (R)16.7%3.0

7. Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R)17.2%2.9

8. Marcelo Mayer (L)19.0%2.0

9. Carlos Narváez (R)27.3%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate24.4% K/BF

vs LHB27.0%

vs RHB20.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.3%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.6 BF

Expected batters faced23.6

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection5.7 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 18vs ATL6

May 23vs NYM8

May 29@ NYM6

Jun 3@ WSH7

Jun 9vs AZ5

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness20.9% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Spencer Horwitz (L)14.8%3.0

2. Brandon Lowe (L)23.7%3.0

3. Bryan Reynolds (L)22.3%3.0

4. Ryan O'Hearn (L)21.0%3.0

5. Nick Gonzales (R)18.0%3.0

6. Endy Rodríguez (L)23.2%2.6

7. Tyler Callihan (L)19.7%2.0

8. Jake Mangum (L)18.8%2.0

9. Jared Triolo (R)26.3%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate23.3% K/BF

vs LHB23.0%

vs RHB23.5%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.3%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.9 BF

Expected batters faced23.9

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection5.5 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 17vs NYY4

May 23@ MIA9

May 29vs MIA5

Jun 3@ SEA6

Jun 9vs STL5

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness21.8% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Mauricio Dubón (R)18.6%3.0

2. Michael Harris II (L)20.9%3.0

3. Ozzie Albies (L)17.8%3.0

4. Matt Olson (L)22.8%3.0

5. Austin Riley (R)24.6%3.0

6. Eli White (R)21.2%2.9

7. Jorge Mateo (R)23.6%2.0

8. Ha-Seong Kim (R)21.0%2.0

9. Sandy León (L)25.8%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate23.8% K/BF

vs LHB24.7%

vs RHB22.9%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.2%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.6 BF

Expected batters faced23.6

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection5.5 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 15@ ATL6

May 20@ KC5

May 27vs ATL7

Jun 2vs BAL6

Jun 8@ TB6

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness22.4% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Wyatt Langford (R)25.9%3.0

2. Justin Foscue (R)24.1%3.0

3. Josh Jung (R)16.5%3.0

4. Ezequiel Duran (R)22.7%3.0

5. Jake Burger (R)22.7%3.0

6. Cody Freeman (R)22.9%2.6

7. Michael Helman (R)22.0%2.0

8. Elias Díaz (R)23.6%2.0

9. Nicky Lopez (L)21.2%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate23.0% K/BF

vs LHB23.7%

vs RHB21.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)15.0%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.2 BF

Expected batters faced23.2

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection5.1 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 15vs SD6

May 20vs CWS4

May 26@ ATH3

Jun 1vs NYM7

Jun 8@ BAL3

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness21.1% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. James Wood (L)29.0%3.0

2. Luis García Jr. (L)15.6%3.0

3. Curtis Mead (R)21.0%3.0

4. CJ Abrams (L)20.0%3.0

5. Daylen Lile (L)17.2%3.0

6. Dylan Crews (R)22.6%2.2

7. José Tena (L)22.0%2.0

8. Drew Millas (L)19.7%2.0

9. Nasim Nuñez (L)22.6%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate23.8% K/BF

vs LHB23.0%

vs RHB24.7%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)16.6%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload21.6 BF

Expected batters faced21.6

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection5.0 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 14vs SF6

May 19@ SD2

May 25vs COL8

Jun 1@ AZ3

Jun 7vs LAA2

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness21.8% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Sam Antonacci (L)16.1%3.0

2. Miguel Vargas (R)20.6%3.0

3. Andrew Benintendi (L)21.0%3.0

4. Colson Montgomery (L)29.6%2.6

5. Braden Montgomery (L)22.0%2.0

6. Chase Meidroth (R)21.4%2.0

7. Jacob Gonzalez (L)22.0%2.0

8. Tristan Peters (L)18.9%2.0

9. Edgar Quero (L)24.8%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate23.5% K/BF

vs LHB24.1%

vs RHB22.5%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.3%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.4 BF

Expected batters faced23.4

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection5.3 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 5@ WSH8

May 23@ BOS7

May 29@ PIT6

Jun 3vs CWS5

Jun 9@ DET3

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness21.7% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Masyn Winn (R)20.7%3.0

2. Iván Herrera (R)18.8%3.0

3. Jordan Walker (R)27.3%3.0

4. Nelson Velázquez (R)21.5%3.0

5. Alec Burleson (L)18.0%3.0

6. Blaze Jordan (R)22.0%2.4

7. José Fermín (R)21.2%2.0

8. Pedro Pagés (R)22.0%2.0

9. Nathan Church (L)23.5%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate22.0% K/BF

vs LHB21.5%

vs RHB22.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.4%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.9 BF

Expected batters faced23.9

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection5.0 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

Apr 30@ PHI6

May 5vs SD4

May 29@ COL5

Jun 3@ MIL4

Jun 8vs WSH7

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness21.0% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Pete Crow-Armstrong (L)23.1%3.0

2. Alex Bregman (R)17.5%3.0

3. Michael Busch (L)22.8%3.0

4. Ian Happ (L)26.1%3.0

5. Seiya Suzuki (R)26.2%3.0

6. Nico Hoerner (R)9.8%2.9

7. Moisés Ballesteros (L)20.6%2.0

8. Carson Kelly (R)18.5%2.0

9. Dansby Swanson (R)24.5%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate21.8% K/BF

vs LHB22.6%

vs RHB21.3%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)12.5%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.4 BF

Expected batters faced23.4

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection5.1 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 15vs TEX5

May 22@ CHC5

May 28@ TEX3

Jun 3vs PIT3

Jun 8@ LAA7

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness21.7% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Carter Jensen (L)28.2%3.0

2. Bobby Witt Jr. (R)21.7%3.0

3. Vinnie Pasquantino (L)17.0%3.0

4. Maikel Garcia (R)18.0%3.0

5. Jac Caglianone (L)25.1%3.0

6. Salvador Perez (R)20.0%2.4

7. Michael Massey (L)17.5%2.0

8. Lane Thomas (R)23.6%2.0

9. Kameron Misner (L)24.3%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate20.9% K/BF

vs LHB21.1%

vs RHB21.0%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.8%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.8 BF

Expected batters faced23.8

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection4.9 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 16vs BOS3

May 22vs WSH4

May 27@ BOS1

Jun 2vs TOR6

Jun 7vs PIT4

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness21.6% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Carson Benge (L)22.8%3.0

2. Bo Bichette (R)19.9%3.0

3. Juan Soto (L)15.7%3.0

4. Mark Vientos (R)24.4%3.0

5. Marcus Semien (R)21.2%3.0

6. Francisco Alvarez (R)22.8%2.8

7. Eric Wagaman (R)21.1%2.0

8. MJ Melendez (L)26.7%2.0

9. Vidal Bruján (L)19.4%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate21.9% K/BF

vs LHB20.5%

vs RHB23.6%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.6%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.7 BF

Expected batters faced22.7

From recent starts5

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection4.7 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 17vs LAD4

May 22vs TEX5

May 28@ DET5

Jun 2vs COL3

Jun 8vs HOU6

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness20.1% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Yandy Díaz (R)15.4%3.0

2. Jonathan Aranda (L)23.6%3.0

3. Junior Caminero (R)19.0%3.0

4. Ryan Vilade (R)20.6%3.0

5. Austin Slater (R)23.3%2.7

6. Ben Williamson (R)21.6%2.0

7. Chandler Simpson (L)15.3%2.0

8. Nick Fortes (R)16.2%2.0

9. Taylor Walls (L)26.0%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate17.6% K/BF

vs LHB16.6%

vs RHB20.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.3%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.8 BF

Expected batters faced22.8

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection4.6 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 14@ ATH3

May 20vs PIT1

May 26@ MIL6

Jun 1vs TEX1

Jun 7vs CIN5

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness22.1% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Austin Martin (R)21.5%3.0

2. Byron Buxton (R)26.1%3.0

3. Kody Clemens (L)22.8%3.0

4. Royce Lewis (R)24.6%3.0

5. Brooks Lee (L)17.4%2.8

6. Orlando Arcia (R)19.2%2.0

7. Ryan Kreidler (R)25.8%2.0

8. Luke Keaschall (R)17.6%2.0

9. Alex Jackson (R)24.4%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate22.0% K/BF

vs LHB22.0%

vs RHB22.0%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.0%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload21.7 BF

Expected batters faced21.7

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection4.7 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

Apr 22vs MIL7

Apr 28@ ATL3

May 16vs TOR4

May 21vs CLE4

May 27vs LAA6

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness21.5% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Angel Martínez (L)24.8%3.0

2. José Ramírez (L)17.7%3.0

3. Chase DeLauter (L)18.4%3.0

4. Rhys Hoskins (R)25.5%2.7

5. David Fry (R)23.4%2.0

6. Travis Bazzana (L)18.0%2.0

7. Stuart Fairchild (R)26.5%2.0

8. Austin Hedges (R)23.0%2.0

9. Brayan Rocchio (L)16.1%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate20.3% K/BF

vs LHB21.7%

vs RHB19.2%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)12.3%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.4 BF

Expected batters faced22.4

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection4.6 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 16@ SEA6

May 22vs ATH4

May 27vs PHI2

Jun 3@ PHI6

Jun 8vs CIN4

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness22.1% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Taylor Ward (R)21.2%3.0

2. Gunnar Henderson (L)21.8%3.0

3. Pete Alonso (R)22.4%3.0

4. Samuel Basallo (L)21.8%3.0

5. Leody Taveras (L)20.3%2.4

6. Colton Cowser (L)23.6%2.0

7. Tyler O'Neill (R)22.5%2.0

8. Jackson Holliday (L)22.8%2.0

9. Blaze Alexander (R)22.5%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate19.5% K/BF

vs LHB21.1%

vs RHB19.1%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)9.9%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.6 BF

Expected batters faced22.6

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection4.7 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 17vs SF3

May 22@ SD3

May 27vs SEA7

Jun 3@ CHC3

Jun 8vs MIL3

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness23.3% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Willi Castro (R)21.6%3.0

2. Kyle Karros (R)22.0%3.0

3. TJ Rumfield (L)18.1%3.0

4. Hunter Goodman (R)31.0%3.0

5. Troy Johnston (L)17.8%2.6

6. Cole Carrigg (R)22.0%2.0

7. Sterlin Thompson (L)22.0%2.0

8. Braxton Fulford (R)28.5%2.0

9. Chad Stevens (R)26.4%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate16.2% K/BF

vs LHB16.2%

vs RHB18.6%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)11.0%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.5 BF

Expected batters faced23.5

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection4.3 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 18vs SF5

May 23vs COL6

May 29@ SEA2

Jun 3vs LAD1

Jun 9@ MIA3

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness22.9% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Edwin Arroyo (L)22.0%3.0

2. JJ Bleday (L)21.0%3.0

3. Sal Stewart (R)21.1%3.0

4. Nathaniel Lowe (L)22.0%3.0

5. Spencer Steer (R)22.8%3.0

6. Eugenio Suárez (R)27.5%2.5

7. Noelvi Marte (R)20.4%2.0

8. Tyler Stephenson (R)23.4%2.0

9. Matt McLain (R)26.0%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate17.5% K/BF

vs LHB21.5%

vs RHB16.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)7.9%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.3 BF

Expected batters faced22.3

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection4.5 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 18@ NYY3

May 23vs PIT7

May 28@ BAL4

Jun 3@ ATL1

Jun 8vs PHI3

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness22.7% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Ben Rice (L)25.5%3.0

2. Jasson Domínguez (R)23.0%3.0

3. Cody Bellinger (L)16.7%3.0

4. Paul Goldschmidt (R)16.7%3.0

5. Jazz Chisholm Jr. (L)27.2%2.3

6. Spencer Jones (L)22.0%2.0

7. José Caballero (R)26.7%2.0

8. Ryan McMahon (L)26.6%2.0

9. J.C. Escarra (L)20.3%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate17.7% K/BF

vs LHB21.0%

vs RHB17.5%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)10.9%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.0 BF

Expected batters faced22.0

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection4.1 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 18@ TB3

May 24vs DET2

May 29vs TOR3

Jun 4@ BOS3

Jun 9vs SEA3

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness22.2% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Fernando Tatis Jr. (R)23.1%3.0

2. Jackson Merrill (L)22.3%3.0

3. Manny Machado (R)21.3%3.0

4. Xander Bogaerts (R)18.0%3.0

5. Gavin Sheets (L)25.3%2.0

6. Samad Taylor (R)23.5%2.0

7. Will Wagner (L)23.9%2.0

8. Jase Bowen (R)22.0%2.0

9. Freddy Fermin (R)20.0%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate19.4% K/BF

vs LHB22.2%

vs RHB17.1%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)9.7%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.7 BF

Expected batters faced23.7

From recent starts7

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection4.2 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 17@ STL3

May 23vs SEA2

May 29@ TEX5

Jun 3@ CIN8

Jun 9vs TEX3

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness21.9% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Jeremy Peña (R)18.1%3.0

2. Yordan Alvarez (L)19.0%3.0

3. Christian Walker (R)23.3%3.0

4. Isaac Paredes (R)18.3%3.0

5. Jose Altuve (R)23.3%3.0

6. Cam Smith (R)26.5%2.7

7. Jake Meyers (R)20.7%2.0

8. Brice Matthews (R)28.4%2.0

9. Christian Vázquez (R)19.4%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate16.8% K/BF

vs LHB17.0%

vs RHB17.9%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)11.8%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.6 BF

Expected batters faced22.6

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection3.9 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 16vs AZ1

May 22@ AZ3

May 27@ LAD3

Jun 2@ LAA5

Jun 9vs CHC3

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness21.9% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Shea Langeliers (R)21.1%3.0

2. Nick Kurtz (L)24.7%3.0

3. Colby Thomas (R)23.0%3.0

4. Tyler Soderstrom (L)17.2%3.0

5. Jacob Wilson (R)13.1%2.6

6. Jonah Heim (L)19.6%2.0

7. Zack Gelof (R)26.2%2.0

8. Max Muncy (R)28.0%2.0

9. Henry Bolte (R)23.7%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate19.4% K/BF

vs LHB25.4%

vs RHB16.7%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)5.7%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.3 BF

Expected batters faced23.3

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection4.1 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 15@ CLE2

May 20@ PHI3

May 27@ NYM4

Jun 2vs KC5

Jun 8@ SD6

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness19.8% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Ketel Marte (R)18.9%3.0

2. Corbin Carroll (L)20.9%3.0

3. Gabriel Moreno (R)18.8%3.0

4. Nolan Arenado (R)18.3%3.0

5. Pavin Smith (L)22.0%3.0

6. Geraldo Perdomo (R)15.1%2.3

7. Tommy Troy (R)19.9%2.0

8. Adrian Del Castillo (L)22.0%2.0

9. Ryan Waldschmidt (R)21.9%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate16.6% K/BF

vs LHB17.1%

vs RHB18.0%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)11.8%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload20.9 BF

Expected batters faced20.9

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection3.5 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

Apr 3vs LAD4

Apr 8vs STL3

Apr 30@ NYM3

May 6vs MIN3

May 12@ CIN2

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness21.6% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Cole Young (L)17.8%3.0

2. Julio Rodríguez (R)22.5%3.0

3. Josh Naylor (L)14.2%2.9

4. Luke Raley (L)28.5%2.0

5. Dominic Canzone (L)19.9%2.0

6. Victor Robles (R)19.3%2.0

7. Miles Mastrobuoni (L)23.5%2.0

8. Mitch Garver (R)22.0%2.0

9. Colt Emerson (L)26.1%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate18.3% K/BF

vs LHB18.3%

vs RHB19.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)11.9%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload23.2 BF

Expected batters faced23.2

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection3.9 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

May 17@ CWS4

May 23vs HOU4

May 28@ PIT5

Jun 3vs ATH3

Jun 9@ COL2

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness19.8% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Luis Arraez (L)8.3%3.0

2. Bryce Eldridge (L)21.0%3.0

3. Casey Schmitt (R)21.7%3.0

4. Rafael Devers (L)26.6%3.0

5. Jung Hoo Lee (L)11.8%3.0

6. Willy Adames (R)25.5%2.2

7. Matt Chapman (R)20.3%2.0

8. Drew Gilbert (L)20.0%2.0

9. Daniel Susac (R)22.9%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate16.6% K/BF

vs LHB18.4%

vs RHB16.5%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)8.7%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload22.0 BF

Expected batters faced22.0

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection3.7 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Last 5 Gamesstrikeouts

Apr 29vs LAA6

May 5@ LAA2

May 12vs KC2

May 17vs CHC2

Jun 3@ MIN2

Their strikeouts in each of the last 5 games they appeared in — most recent at the bottom.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness21.0% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Shohei Ohtani (L)22.9%3.0

2. Andy Pages (R)20.1%3.0

3. Freddie Freeman (L)16.6%3.0

4. Mookie Betts (R)15.4%3.0

5. Max Muncy (L)21.7%2.0

6. Kyle Tucker (L)21.6%2.0

7. Ryan Ward (L)24.6%2.0

8. Dalton Rushing (L)23.4%2.0

9. Alex Freeland (L)23.1%2.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate21.1% K/BF

vs LHB22.8%

vs RHB19.8%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.6%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload13.9 BF

Expected batters faced13.9

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection2.9 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness23.3% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Zach Neto (R)27.5%2.0

2. Mike Trout (R)23.9%2.0

3. Jo Adell (R)24.4%2.0

4. Oswald Peraza (R)22.6%2.0

5. Trey Mancini (R)20.3%1.9

6. Denzer Guzman (R)24.0%1.0

7. Nick Madrigal (R)16.9%1.0

8. Logan O'Hoppe (R)25.4%1.0

9. Jose Siri (R)24.6%1.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Pitcher Strikeout Rate23.0% K/BF

vs LHB24.7%

vs RHB20.6%

K-BB% (command-adj. skill)9.7%

How often he strikes out the batters he faces, by hand.

Workload13.9 BF

Expected batters faced13.9

From recent starts8

How deep he tends to go — the strikeout-count multiplier.

Projection3.1 K

Expected strikeouts — each lineup spot's strikeout probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.

Opposing Lineup · K-Proneness21.5% avg

BatterK rateExp PA

1. Luis Arraez (L)14.0%2.0

2. Bryce Eldridge (L)23.5%2.0

3. Casey Schmitt (R)19.7%2.0

4. Rafael Devers (L)28.1%2.0

5. Jung Hoo Lee (L)18.1%1.9

6. Willy Adames (R)25.9%1.0

7. Matt Chapman (R)20.2%1.0

8. Drew Gilbert (L)25.0%1.0

9. Daniel Susac (R)18.9%1.0

Each hitter's strikeout rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.

Best MLB Strikeout Pitcher Matchups — Sunday, June 14, 2026

Cristopher Sánchez (PHI) is the top strikeout start on the Sunday, June 14, 2026 board at 100, projected for about 7.1 K, with Paul Skenes (PIT) right behind. Every starter on the slate is ranked by how many strikeouts the matchup sets up — his whiff rate, the lineup he's facing, how deep he goes, and his command. It's the same read DFS and strikeout-prop players make before lock.

Top strikeout spot: Cristopher Sánchez

Cristopher Sánchez (PHI) is the best strikeout matchup on the board at 100, projected for about 7.1 K against MIL. He's missing bats at a 28% clip — strikeouts per batter faced — and MIL has been around league average, going down 22% of the time. He's lined up for about 25 batters, so the volume's there for a big number.

The rest of the top of the board

Paul Skenes (PIT) (82) — about 6.0 K vs MIA: a 29% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 20% of the time.
Kyle Harrison (MIL) (76) — about 6.0 K vs PHI: a 29% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 22% of the time.
Gavin Williams (CLE) (63) — about 6.0 K vs DET: a 26% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 22% of the time.
Will Warren (NYY) (61) — about 5.3 K vs TOR: a 24% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 21% of the time.
Nathan Eovaldi (TEX) (60) — about 5.5 K vs BOS: a 22% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 22% of the time.

Whiffiest lineups to attack today

LAA is striking out 23% of the time in this spot — Casey Legumina is the arm to exploit it (1).
COL is striking out 23% of the time in this spot — Jeffrey Springs is the arm to exploit it (29).
CIN is striking out 23% of the time in this spot — Zac Gallen is the arm to exploit it (24).
NYY is striking out 23% of the time in this spot — Patrick Corbin is the arm to exploit it (23).

How to read these strikeout matchups

Each starter's score (0–100) blends his strikeout rate against every hitter in the lineup — hand by hand, combined the log5 way — then scales by how deep he's been going (expected batters faced) and his command (K-BB%). Higher means more whiffs point his way. We project a strikeout count and grade every start against what actually happened.

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Frequently asked questions

Which pitcher has the best strikeout matchup today (Sunday, June 14, 2026)?: Cristopher Sánchez (PHI) — top of the board at 100, projected for about 7.1 K against MIL. A 28% K/BF arm into a lineup that whiffs 22% of the time.
What are the best pitcher strikeout props today?: The top projected-K starts on Sunday, June 14, 2026: Cristopher Sánchez (~7.1 K), Paul Skenes (~6.0 K), Kyle Harrison (~6.0 K), Gavin Williams (~6.0 K), Will Warren (~5.3 K). The full board ranks every starter.
How is the strikeout matchup score calculated?: It pairs each starter's strikeout rate (K/BF) with the strikeout rate of every hitter he faces, hand by hand, the log5 way — then scales by his expected batters faced (how deep he goes) and his command (K-BB%). Scores are set 0–100 across the slate, with a projected strikeout count alongside.
Is the strikeout board about pitchers or hitters?: Pitchers. Every card is a starting pitcher, ranked by how many strikeouts the matchup sets up — his stuff against the lineup he's facing. So a higher score is good for the pitcher (and his K prop), not the hitters.
What's the projected strikeout number?: A rough expected K total for the start, from how similar matchups have gone. It's a reference for comparing starters against each other, not a promise he throws exactly that many.
What does K/BF mean?: Strikeouts per batter faced — the share of hitters a pitcher strikes out. Around 22% is league average. Swing-and-miss starters run 30%+. We split it by batter handedness, which is what a daily matchup is asking.
What is K-BB%, and why does it matter?: Strikeout rate minus walk rate — a command-adjusted read on swing-and-miss skill, and one of the most stable, predictive pitcher numbers there is. A high-K-BB% arm misses bats without handing out free passes, which keeps the strikeout upside real.
Why does the opposing lineup matter so much?: A strikeout takes two. An elite arm gets fewer against a contact lineup, and a mid-rotation guy can pile them up against a whiff-prone one. The model reads each hitter's K rate vs the pitcher's hand, so the same starter grades very differently depending on who he draws.
What's the confidence meter?: How much data backs the read — sample size on the pitcher and the hitters he faces, plus whether the lineup's official. It's a measure of how solid the projection is, not a probability.
Can I use these for strikeout props or DFS?: Yes — that's the point. The board surfaces which starters have the best strikeout conditions and projects a count. Where there's a line, we show the over/under and which side our number leans. We don't post picks — we show the data and grade it. (Best-price odds and the Plays of the Day are a Pro feature.)
Are these confirmed or projected lineups?: Strikeout projections ride on the opposing lineup, so before a team posts officially (~2 hours before first pitch) we project it from their last game, then update once it's set. A pitcher facing a still-projected lineup is flagged so you know the number can still move.
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