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  "schema": "mithrandir.strikeout_props",
  "schema_version": 2,
  "strikeout_epoch": "strikeout_v2_2026-08-09",
  "date": "2026-08-25",
  "generated_at": "2026-08-26T00:02:42.968912",
  "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
      ],
      "final_multiplier_range": [
        0.85,
        1.15
      ]
    }
  },
  "projected_start_count": 20,
  "skipped_start_count": 10,
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      "date": "2026-08-25",
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      "pitcher_name": "Tyler Glasnow",
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      "team_abbr": "LAD",
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      "opponent_abbr": "ATL",
      "starter_confidence": "probable",
      "lineup_source": "confirmed",
      "lineup_confidence": "confirmed",
      "confirmed_lineup_flag": true,
      "temperature_f": 76.3,
      "wind_speed_mph": 3.4,
      "wind_direction": "cross",
      "environment_summary": "neutral",
      "environment_k_multiplier": 1.0,
      "expected_strikeouts": 6.12,
      "skill_score": 68.8,
      "opportunity_score": 40.8,
      "opponent_weakness_score": 47.6,
      "support_tier": "DUAL_SUPPORT",
      "support_label": "Dual Support",
      "support_note": "Two of the three strikeout support layers align cleanly.",
      "suppression_score": 72.9,
      "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": 5.89,
      "matchup_adjusted_projected_strikeouts": 6.12,
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      "adjustment_multiplier": 1.04,
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      "prob_5_plus": 0.6869,
      "prob_6_plus": 0.5456,
      "prob_7_plus": 0.4088,
      "prob_8_plus": 0.2897,
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        "lineup_confidence": "confirmed",
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        "environment_summary": "neutral",
        "environment_k_multiplier": 1.0,
        "environment_hr_multiplier": 1.003,
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          {
            "spot": 1,
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          },
          {
            "spot": 2,
            "hitter_name": "Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr.",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 3,
            "hitter_name": "Matt Olson",
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          {
            "spot": 4,
            "hitter_name": "Mauricio Dub\u00f3n",
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          {
            "spot": 5,
            "hitter_name": "Michael Harris II",
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Sean Murphy",
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Lane Thomas",
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Austin Riley",
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    {
      "date": "2026-08-25",
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      "opponent_abbr": "LAA",
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      "lineup_source": "confirmed",
      "lineup_confidence": "confirmed",
      "confirmed_lineup_flag": true,
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      "wind_speed_mph": 1.8,
      "wind_direction": "out",
      "environment_summary": "neutral",
      "environment_k_multiplier": 1.0,
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      "support_tier": "TRIPLE_SUPPORT",
      "support_label": "Triple Support",
      "support_note": "Skill, workload, and opponent pressure all support a stronger strikeout environment.",
      "suppression_score": 34.9,
      "suppression_tier": "MILD_SUPPRESSION",
      "suppression_label": "Mild Suppression",
      "suppression_note": "Some workload drag is present, but the strikeout path remains mostly intact.",
      "interaction_tier": "STRONG_ALIGNMENT",
      "interaction_label": "Strong Alignment",
      "interaction_note": "The strikeout structure is favorable, but not as clean as the premium runway pocket.",
      "trust_modifier": "WATCHLIST_RUNWAY",
      "trust_label": "Watchlist Runway",
      "trust_note": "The strikeout structure is supportive and worth watching, but it is not as clean as the premium bucket.",
      "baseline_projected_strikeouts": 5.55,
      "matchup_adjusted_projected_strikeouts": 5.74,
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      "prob_8_plus": 0.2434,
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        "wind_direction": "out",
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        "environment_k_multiplier": 1.0,
        "environment_hr_multiplier": 0.991,
        "projected_batting_order_top_5": [
          {
            "spot": 1,
            "hitter_name": "Zach Neto",
            "weight": 1.08
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          {
            "spot": 2,
            "hitter_name": "Mike Trout",
            "weight": 1.05
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          {
            "spot": 3,
            "hitter_name": "Mois\u00e9s Ballesteros",
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          {
            "spot": 4,
            "hitter_name": "Vaughn Grissom",
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          {
            "spot": 5,
            "hitter_name": "Josh Lowe",
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        ],
        "top_hitter_matchups": [
          {
            "hitter_name": "Christian Moore",
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            "expected_contact_quality": 60.0
          },
          {
            "hitter_name": "Jose Siri",
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          },
          {
            "hitter_name": "Josh Lowe",
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        ],
        "opponent_team_k_rate": 0.254
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    {
      "date": "2026-08-25",
      "game_pk": 823259,
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      "pitcher_name": "Paul Skenes",
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      "team_abbr": "PIT",
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      "support_note": "Two of the three strikeout support layers align cleanly.",
      "suppression_score": 61.4,
      "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": 5.34,
      "matchup_adjusted_projected_strikeouts": 5.69,
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        "environment_k_multiplier": 1.0,
        "environment_hr_multiplier": 0.95,
        "projected_batting_order_top_5": [
          {
            "spot": 1,
            "hitter_name": "Fernando Tatis Jr.",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 2,
            "hitter_name": "Jake Cronenworth",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 3,
            "hitter_name": "Manny Machado",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 4,
            "hitter_name": "Ty France",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 5,
            "hitter_name": "Jackson Merrill",
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        ],
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Austin Hays",
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Manny Machado",
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          },
          {
            "hitter_name": "Ty France",
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        ],
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    },
    {
      "date": "2026-08-25",
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      "pitcher_name": "Michael King",
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      "team_abbr": "SD",
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      "suppression_score": 33.1,
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      "suppression_label": "Mild Suppression",
      "suppression_note": "Some workload drag is present, but the strikeout path remains mostly intact.",
      "interaction_tier": "NEUTRAL_ALIGNMENT",
      "interaction_label": "Neutral Alignment",
      "interaction_note": "The signal stack is mixed and better used as context than conviction.",
      "trust_modifier": "NEUTRAL",
      "trust_label": "Neutral",
      "trust_note": "The strikeout trust picture is mixed and better used as context than conviction.",
      "baseline_projected_strikeouts": 5.1,
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          {
            "spot": 1,
            "hitter_name": "Spencer Horwitz",
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          {
            "spot": 2,
            "hitter_name": "Brandon Lowe",
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          {
            "spot": 3,
            "hitter_name": "Bryan Reynolds",
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          {
            "spot": 4,
            "hitter_name": "Nick Gonzales",
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          {
            "spot": 5,
            "hitter_name": "Oneil Cruz",
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        ],
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Rafael Flores Jr.",
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Oneil Cruz",
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        ],
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    },
    {
      "date": "2026-08-25",
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      "pitcher_name": "Jacob deGrom",
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      "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.",
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          {
            "spot": 1,
            "hitter_name": "Sam Antonacci",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 2,
            "hitter_name": "Munetaka Murakami",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 3,
            "hitter_name": "Miguel Vargas",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 4,
            "hitter_name": "Braden Montgomery",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 5,
            "hitter_name": "Colson Montgomery",
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          }
        ],
        "top_hitter_matchups": [
          {
            "hitter_name": "Drew Romo",
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          },
          {
            "hitter_name": "Tristan Peters",
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            "expected_contact_quality": 60.0
          },
          {
            "hitter_name": "Brenton Doyle",
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          }
        ],
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    },
    {
      "date": "2026-08-25",
      "game_pk": 823098,
      "pitcher_id": 669923,
      "pitcher_name": "George Kirby",
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      "team_abbr": "SEA",
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      "opponent_abbr": "PHI",
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      "lineup_source": "confirmed",
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      "confirmed_lineup_flag": true,
      "temperature_f": 63.9,
      "wind_speed_mph": 8.6,
      "wind_direction": "out",
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      "environment_k_multiplier": 1.0,
      "expected_strikeouts": 5.48,
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      "opportunity_score": 43.0,
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      "support_tier": "WEAK_SUPPORT",
      "support_label": "Weak Support",
      "support_note": "The strikeout support stack is lighter across skill, workload, and opponent context.",
      "suppression_score": 57.1,
      "suppression_tier": "MILD_SUPPRESSION",
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