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. De La Cruz, Elly in signal, the comp in amber.
CIN · bats L · 552 PA
Ranked comps for De La Cruz, Elly
| # | Player | Similarity | Agrees on | Differs on | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Langeliers, Shea ATH · R · 429 PA | 0.65 | Whiff rateBat speedSprint speed | Ground-ball rate -2.2zChase rate +0.9zHard-hit rate -0.8z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 02 | Acuña Jr., Ronald ATL · R · 378 PA | 0.63 | Pull rateChase rateWhiff rate | Avg exit velocity -1.3zSprint speed -1.1zSweet-spot rate -1.1z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 03 | Tatis Jr., Fernando SD · R · 605 PA | 0.62 | Barrel rateChase rateHard-hit rate | In-zone contact +1.4zStrikeout rate -1.3zFly-ball rate -1.2z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 04 | Alonso, Pete BAL · R · 617 PA | 0.60 | Pull rateSwing lengthBarrel rate | Sprint speed -2.5zGround-ball rate -1.2zMax exit velocity -0.8z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 05 | Chourio, Jackson MIL · R · 474 PA | 0.58 | Oppo rateBarrel rateSprint speed | In-zone contact +1.5zMax exit velocity -1.3zSweet-spot rate -1.2z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 06 | Reynolds, Bryan PIT · L · 620 PA | 0.57 | Whiff rateGround-ball rateOppo rate | Bat speed -1.3zIsolated power -1.2zAvg exit velocity -1.2z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 07 | Baldwin, Drake ATL · L · 526 PA | 0.56 | Oppo rateHard-hit rateBarrel rate | Sprint speed -1.9zMax exit velocity -1.5zChase rate +1.1z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 08 | Eldridge, Bryce SF · L · 382 PA | 0.56 | Strikeout rateHard-hit rateChase rate | Sprint speed -1.8zGround-ball rate -1.5zMax exit velocity -1.3z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 09 | Bauers, Jake MIL · L · 509 PA | 0.55 | Barrel rateBat speedSweet-spot rate | Pull rate +1.5zWalk rate +1.5zGround-ball rate -1.2z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 10 | Cruz, Oneil PIT · L · 345 PA | 0.54 | Sprint speedFly-ball rateGround-ball rate | Oppo rate -1.6zWhiff rate +1.3zPull rate +1.3z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 11 | Greene, Riley DET · L · 515 PA | 0.53 | Barrel rateStrikeout rateChase rate | Ground-ball rate -1.7zMax exit velocity -1.6zSprint speed -1.4z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 12 | Smith, Cam HOU · R · 493 PA | 0.53 | Fly-ball rateWhiff rateOppo rate | Avg exit velocity -1.7zSweet-spot rate -1.5zxwOBA on contact -1.3z | Player Projection Swing lab |
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.