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  "schema": "mithrandir.strikeout_props",
  "schema_version": 2,
  "strikeout_epoch": "strikeout_v2_2026-08-09",
  "date": "2026-08-19",
  "generated_at": "2026-08-20T00:12:17.627281",
  "projection_type": "strikeout_props",
  "model_version": "strikeout_props_v2_calibrated_ladder",
  "baseline_model_version": "pitcher_k_v1_regular_16f",
  "matchup_model_version": "matchup_engine_v1_1_deterministic",
  "assumptions": {
    "baseline_projection_type": "pitcher_strikeouts",
    "baseline_model_version": "pitcher_k_v1_regular_16f",
    "matchup_projection_type": "matchups",
    "matchup_model_version": "matchup_engine_v1_1_deterministic",
    "methodology": "Baseline strikeout projections from the pitcher strikeout model are adjusted with a bounded matchup multiplier derived from lineup-level strikeout pressure, projected batting-order context, and pitch-matchup interaction. Threshold probabilities are generated from the matchup-adjusted mean using a deterministic negative-binomial-style count model with empirically estimated overdispersion.",
    "distribution": {
      "name": "negative_binomial_style",
      "alpha": 0.0619,
      "variance_formula": "variance = mean + alpha * mean^2",
      "thresholds": [
        4,
        5,
        6,
        7,
        8
      ]
    },
    "adjustment_bounds": {
      "matchup_ratio_blend": 0.35,
      "score_multiplier_range": [
        0.94,
        1.06
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      "final_multiplier_range": [
        0.85,
        1.15
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    }
  },
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  "skipped_start_count": 9,
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      "opponent_abbr": "MIL",
      "starter_confidence": "probable",
      "lineup_source": "projected",
      "lineup_confidence": "projected",
      "confirmed_lineup_flag": false,
      "temperature_f": 62.2,
      "wind_speed_mph": 3.9,
      "wind_direction": "cross",
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      "environment_k_multiplier": 1.0,
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      "opponent_weakness_score": 41.5,
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      "support_label": "Triple Support",
      "support_note": "Skill, workload, and opponent pressure all support a stronger strikeout environment.",
      "suppression_score": 25.3,
      "suppression_tier": "CLEAR_RUNWAY",
      "suppression_label": "Clear Runway",
      "suppression_note": "Workload and leash context support the strikeout projection cleanly.",
      "interaction_tier": "PREMIUM_RUNWAY",
      "interaction_label": "Premium Runway",
      "interaction_note": "Support layers and runway all align into the cleanest strikeout pocket.",
      "trust_modifier": "PREMIUM_RUNWAY",
      "trust_label": "Premium Runway",
      "trust_note": "Support and leash context align strongly enough to mark the cleanest strikeout trust pocket.",
      "baseline_projected_strikeouts": 6.14,
      "matchup_adjusted_projected_strikeouts": 6.08,
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          {
            "spot": 2,
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          {
            "spot": 3,
            "hitter_name": "William Contreras",
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          {
            "spot": 4,
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          {
            "spot": 5,
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Jake Bauers",
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            "hitter_name": "Jackson Chourio",
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      "interaction_label": "Neutral Alignment",
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          {
            "spot": 2,
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            "spot": 3,
            "hitter_name": "Kerry Carpenter",
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          {
            "spot": 4,
            "hitter_name": "Riley Greene",
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          {
            "spot": 5,
            "hitter_name": "Spencer Torkelson",
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            "hitter_name": "Riley Greene",
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Dillon Dingler",
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            "hitter_name": "Spencer Torkelson",
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      "interaction_label": "Neutral Alignment",
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          {
            "spot": 2,
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            "spot": 3,
            "hitter_name": "Kyle Stowers",
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            "hitter_name": "Agust\u00edn Ram\u00edrez",
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Heriberto Hern\u00e1ndez",
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            "hitter_name": "Christopher Morel",
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      "interaction_label": "Neutral Alignment",
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            "spot": 2,
            "hitter_name": "Brent Rooker",
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            "spot": 3,
            "hitter_name": "Shea Langeliers",
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          {
            "spot": 4,
            "hitter_name": "Lawrence Butler",
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          {
            "spot": 5,
            "hitter_name": "Tyler Soderstrom",
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            "hitter_name": "Zack Gelof",
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            "hitter_name": "Austin Wynns",
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            "hitter_name": "Shea Langeliers",
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      "date": "2026-08-19",
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