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  "schema": "mithrandir.strikeout_props",
  "schema_version": 2,
  "strikeout_epoch": "strikeout_v2_2026-08-09",
  "date": "2026-08-31",
  "generated_at": "2026-08-31T23:51:42.749828",
  "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",
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    "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
      ]
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    "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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  "projected_start_count": 14,
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      "lineup_confidence": "projected",
      "confirmed_lineup_flag": false,
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      "support_label": "Dual Support",
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      "suppression_label": "Heavy Suppression",
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      "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",
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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,
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            "spot": 2,
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            "spot": 3,
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          {
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          {
            "spot": 5,
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            "hitter_name": "Dillon Dingler",
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            "hitter_name": "Riley Greene",
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            "hitter_name": "Gleyber Torres",
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          {
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          {
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            "hitter_name": "Matt Chapman",
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            "hitter_name": "Casey Schmitt",
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