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  "schema": "mithrandir.strikeout_props",
  "schema_version": 2,
  "strikeout_epoch": "strikeout_v2_2026-08-09",
  "date": "2026-08-20",
  "generated_at": "2026-08-20T23:58:59.833845",
  "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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    }
  },
  "projected_start_count": 9,
  "skipped_start_count": 9,
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      "team_abbr": "BAL",
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      "opponent_abbr": "NYY",
      "starter_confidence": "probable",
      "lineup_source": "projected",
      "lineup_confidence": "projected",
      "confirmed_lineup_flag": false,
      "temperature_f": 74.7,
      "wind_speed_mph": 2.1,
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      "environment_summary": "neutral",
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      "skill_score": 8.0,
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      "opponent_weakness_score": 42.6,
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      "support_label": "Strong Opponent",
      "support_note": "Opponent strikeout pressure is the clearest support input.",
      "suppression_score": 58.8,
      "suppression_tier": "HEAVY_SUPPRESSION",
      "suppression_label": "Heavy Suppression",
      "suppression_note": "Leash or workload context materially weakens the strikeout conversion path.",
      "interaction_tier": "SUPPRESSED_ALIGNMENT",
      "interaction_label": "Suppressed Alignment",
      "interaction_note": "Runway drag or weak alignment materially softens the strikeout path.",
      "trust_modifier": "SUPPRESSED",
      "trust_label": "Suppressed",
      "trust_note": "Leash or alignment drag is materially weakening the strikeout trust case.",
      "baseline_projected_strikeouts": 6.07,
      "matchup_adjusted_projected_strikeouts": 6.22,
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            "spot": 1,
            "hitter_name": "Jos\u00e9 Caballero",
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          {
            "spot": 2,
            "hitter_name": "Aaron Judge",
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          {
            "spot": 3,
            "hitter_name": "Cody Bellinger",
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          {
            "spot": 4,
            "hitter_name": "Giancarlo Stanton",
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          {
            "spot": 5,
            "hitter_name": "Jazz Chisholm Jr.",
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Giancarlo Stanton",
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Paul Goldschmidt",
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      "support_label": "Dual Support",
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      "suppression_label": "Mild Suppression",
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      "interaction_tier": "NEUTRAL_ALIGNMENT",
      "interaction_label": "Neutral Alignment",
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          {
            "spot": 2,
            "hitter_name": "Rafael Devers",
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          {
            "spot": 3,
            "hitter_name": "Matt Chapman",
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          {
            "spot": 4,
            "hitter_name": "Willy Adames",
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          {
            "spot": 5,
            "hitter_name": "Heliot Ramos",
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            "hitter_name": "Tyler Fitzgerald",
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Harrison Bader",
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Casey Schmitt",
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      "date": "2026-08-20",
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      "suppression_label": "Heavy Suppression",
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      "matchup_adjusted_projected_strikeouts": 5.51,
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          {
            "spot": 2,
            "hitter_name": "James Wood",
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          {
            "spot": 3,
            "hitter_name": "Daylen Lile",
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          {
            "spot": 4,
            "hitter_name": "Luis Garc\u00eda Jr.",
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          {
            "spot": 5,
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Jos\u00e9 Tena",
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            "hitter_name": "CJ Abrams",
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      "date": "2026-08-20",
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            "hitter_name": "Jackson Chourio",
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            "hitter_name": "Jake Bauers",
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          {
            "spot": 2,
            "hitter_name": "Iv\u00e1n Herrera",
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            "hitter_name": "Alec Burleson",
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          {
            "spot": 4,
            "hitter_name": "Nolan Gorman",
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          {
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        ],
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Pedro Pag\u00e9s",
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Ram\u00f3n Ur\u00edas",
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    },
    {
      "date": "2026-08-20",
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