Esmerlyn Valdez
Outfielder • Pittsburgh Pirates • .249 AVG • 15 HR
Projected #4
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📰 Daily Outlook for Wednesday (8/26/2026)
Matchup: Average
Esmerlyn Valdez is projected to be batting cleanup for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs the San Diego Padres. He draws a matchup against right-handed starter Randy Vásquez. In his last 129 ABs vs RHP, he is hitting .240 with a .785 OPS. He has no prior career plate appearances against starting pitcher Randy Vásquez.
🚀 Home Run Power Predictor
GOOD
HR Score: 17.0
Low (< 5.0)Average (10.0)Good (15.0+)Elite (25.0+)
🚫 Potential Matchup: No previous history recorded against starting pitcher Randy Vásquez.
📊 Season Splits
Splits VS Left-Handed
ABs:76
Batting Avg:.263
OPS:1.108
Homeruns:8
Splits VS Right-Handed
ABs:129
Batting Avg:.240
OPS:.785
Homeruns:7
📋 Rolling Performance Log (Last 10 Games)
| Date | Game Line Performance | DraftKings Pts | FanDuel Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | 1-3 | HR, BB, 2 K | 16.00 | 21.4 |
| 2026-08-23 | 0-3 | BB, 3 K | 2.00 | 3.0 |
| 2026-08-22 | 2-3 | 2B, BB, K | 12.00 | 15.2 |
| 2026-08-19 | 0-4 | 4 K | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2026-08-18 | 0-3 | BB, K, R | 4.00 | 6.2 |
| 2026-08-17 | 0-5 | 3 K | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2026-08-16 | 2-4 | 2 2B, BB, K | 16.00 | 21.4 |
| 2026-08-15 | 2-4 | 2 K | 6.00 | 6.0 |
| 2026-08-14 | 1-4 | 2B, 2 K, 2 RBI | 11.00 | 15.6 |
| 2026-08-13 | 2-5 | K, 2 R | 10.00 | 12.4 |