STARTERS: BPV vs. LH/RH, 2019 updated

Let's continue our one-split-away theme by moving on to lefty-righty skill splits of starting pitchers.

This analysis can help you find hidden skills before they blossom, which can especially be helpful when looking at young SP. It can also help you set your rotations based on the lineups your pitchers are facing.

First, the SP who own the best skills against RH bats:

150+ BPV vs. RH Bats*

Name                League  Throws  Ctl  Dom   HR/9  GB%  H%   S%   hr/f  Ball%  BPV
==================  ======  ======  ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ===  ====  =====  ===
Scherzer, Max           NL     RHP  0.7  13.2   0.8  45%  33%  78%   11%    28%  241
Sale, Chris             AL     LHP  2.4  13.7   1.7  42%  32%  63%   22%    33%  202
Lynn, Lance...

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