The Comp Constellation

Profile-shape similarity over six weighted feature groups, standardized within this season's 258 qualified hitters (286+ PA). Closer to the center star = more alike. xwOBA is deliberately excluded: this maps how hitters are built, not results twins.

strong match (0.55+) moderate (0.45 to 0.55) weaker (< 0.45) star size + line weight scale with similarity · rings mark 0.70 / 0.50 / 0.30 · hover a star for why, click for the fingerprint
Radial fingerprint · population percentiles

Two profile shapes drawn over the same axes: overlap is what makes them comps, gaps are where they part. Reynolds, Bryan in signal, the comp in amber.

PIT · bats L · 620 PA

Ranked comps for Reynolds, Bryan

#PlayerSimilarityAgrees onDiffers onOpen
01 Butler, Lawrence ATH · L · 447 PA 0.78 Chase rateOppo rateSwing length Sprint speed -1.1zIn-zone contact -1.0zBarrel rate -0.7z
02 Karros, Kyle COL · R · 424 PA 0.68 Isolated powerChase rateSwing length Sweet-spot rate +1.4zSprint speed -0.9zGround-ball rate -0.8z
03 Tatis Jr., Fernando SD · R · 605 PA 0.68 Isolated powerChase ratePull rate Walk rate -1.3zBat speed +0.9zFly-ball rate -0.9z
04 Arozarena, Randy SEA · R · 580 PA 0.67 Ground-ball rateAvg exit velocityOppo rate In-zone contact -1.6zWalk rate -1.1zSprint speed -0.9z
05 Acuña Jr., Ronald ATL · R · 378 PA 0.66 Fly-ball rateOppo rateWalk rate Swing length +1.4zIn-zone contact -1.4zBat speed +1.0z
06 Baty, Brett NYM · L · 430 PA 0.65 Pull rateBarrel rateWhiff rate Walk rate -1.5zSwing length +1.1zSprint speed -1.1z
07 Turang, Brice MIL · L · 587 PA 0.64 xwOBA on contactChase rateIn-zone contact Max exit velocity -1.4zPull rate -1.1zBat speed -1.1z
08 Keith, Colt DET · L · 406 PA 0.62 Bat speedSprint speedFly-ball rate Walk rate -1.8zSweet-spot rate +1.3zWhiff rate -1.1z
09 Eldridge, Bryce SF · L · 382 PA 0.62 Sweet-spot ratePull rateMax exit velocity Sprint speed -1.5zGround-ball rate -1.4zFly-ball rate +1.3z
10 Nimmo, Brandon TEX · L · 575 PA 0.62 Sprint speedBat speedSwing length Walk rate -1.7zWhiff rate -1.3zOppo rate -1.2z
11 Suzuki, Seiya CHC · R · 527 PA 0.59 Barrel ratexwOBA on contactStrikeout rate Ground-ball rate -2.0zIsolated power +1.2zHard-hit rate -1.1z
12 Baldwin, Drake ATL · L · 526 PA 0.58 In-zone contactSweet-spot rateFly-ball rate Sprint speed -1.7zChase rate +1.4zWalk rate -1.1z

Weighted RMS z-distance over 6 feature groups, standardized within the qualified population; similarity = exp(-alpha * d^2), one global fixed transform. xwOBA excluded by design: this matches profile shape, not outcome twins. Descriptive, not predictive.