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  "schema": "mithrandir.strikeout_props",
  "schema_version": 2,
  "strikeout_epoch": "strikeout_v2_2026-08-09",
  "date": "2026-09-01",
  "generated_at": "2026-09-01T23:59:44.537512",
  "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": 19,
  "skipped_start_count": 11,
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      "game_pk": 822854,
      "pitcher_id": 669022,
      "pitcher_name": "MacKenzie Gore",
      "team_id": 140,
      "team_abbr": "TEX",
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      "opponent_abbr": "ATH",
      "starter_confidence": "probable",
      "lineup_source": "projected",
      "lineup_confidence": "projected",
      "confirmed_lineup_flag": false,
      "temperature_f": 88.0,
      "wind_speed_mph": 5.3,
      "wind_direction": "out",
      "environment_summary": "hitter-friendly",
      "environment_k_multiplier": 1.0,
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      "skill_score": 48.9,
      "opportunity_score": 52.7,
      "opponent_weakness_score": 40.8,
      "support_tier": "TRIPLE_SUPPORT",
      "support_label": "Triple Support",
      "support_note": "Skill, workload, and opponent pressure all support a stronger strikeout environment.",
      "suppression_score": 46.9,
      "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": 6.25,
      "matchup_adjusted_projected_strikeouts": 6.26,
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      "adjustment_multiplier": 1.001,
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      "prob_5_plus": 0.7027,
      "prob_6_plus": 0.5642,
      "prob_7_plus": 0.4277,
      "prob_8_plus": 0.3071,
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        "lineup_confidence": "projected",
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            "spot": 1,
            "hitter_name": "Nick Kurtz",
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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": "Lawrence Butler",
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      "date": "2026-09-01",
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      "lineup_confidence": "projected",
      "confirmed_lineup_flag": false,
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      "support_note": "Opponent strikeout pressure is the clearest support input.",
      "suppression_score": 75.1,
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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.",
      "trust_modifier": "SUPPRESSED",
      "trust_label": "Suppressed",
      "trust_note": "Leash or alignment drag is materially weakening the strikeout trust case.",
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        "environment_hr_multiplier": 0.963,
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          {
            "spot": 1,
            "hitter_name": "Luis Arraez",
            "weight": 1.08
          },
          {
            "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",
            "weight": 1.02
          },
          {
            "spot": 5,
            "hitter_name": "Heliot Ramos",
            "weight": 1.0
          }
        ],
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Tyler Fitzgerald",
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            "expected_contact_quality": 60.0
          },
          {
            "hitter_name": "Willy Adames",
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            "expected_contact_quality": 79.9
          },
          {
            "hitter_name": "Heliot Ramos",
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        ],
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    {
      "date": "2026-09-01",
      "game_pk": 822929,
      "pitcher_id": 642547,
      "pitcher_name": "Freddy Peralta",
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      "opponent_abbr": "NYM",
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      "support_label": "Strong Opponent",
      "support_note": "Opponent strikeout pressure is the clearest support input.",
      "suppression_score": 54.5,
      "suppression_tier": "MILD_SUPPRESSION",
      "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": 5.93,
      "matchup_adjusted_projected_strikeouts": 6.01,
      "adjustment_delta": 0.08,
      "adjustment_multiplier": 1.014,
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      "calibration_status": "tracking_identity",
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        "wind_speed_mph": 2.1,
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        "environment_k_multiplier": 1.0,
        "environment_hr_multiplier": 0.987,
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          {
            "spot": 1,
            "hitter_name": "Juan Soto",
            "weight": 1.08
          },
          {
            "spot": 2,
            "hitter_name": "Francisco Lindor",
            "weight": 1.05
          },
          {
            "spot": 3,
            "hitter_name": "Bo Bichette",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 4,
            "hitter_name": "Jorge Polanco",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 5,
            "hitter_name": "Marcus Semien",
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        ],
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Luis Robert Jr.",
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Francisco Alvarez",
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          },
          {
            "hitter_name": "Brett Baty",
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        ],
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    },
    {
      "date": "2026-09-01",
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      "pitcher_name": "Kyle Bradish",
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      "team_abbr": "BAL",
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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": 1,
            "hitter_name": "Willi Castro",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 2,
            "hitter_name": "Hunter Goodman",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 3,
            "hitter_name": "Mickey Moniak",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 4,
            "hitter_name": "Ezequiel Tovar",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 5,
            "hitter_name": "Brenton Doyle",
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        ],
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          {
            "hitter_name": "Ezequiel Tovar",
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          },
          {
            "hitter_name": "Jordan Beck",
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          },
          {
            "hitter_name": "Brenton Doyle",
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        ],
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    },
    {
      "date": "2026-09-01",
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      "pitcher_name": "Jes\u00fas Luzardo",
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      "team_abbr": "PHI",
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      "opponent_abbr": "AZ",
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      "confirmed_lineup_flag": false,
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      "suppression_score": 11.8,
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      "suppression_label": "Clear Runway",
      "suppression_note": "Workload and leash context support the strikeout projection cleanly.",
      "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.",
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            "spot": 1,
            "hitter_name": "Corbin Carroll",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 2,
            "hitter_name": "Ketel Marte",
            "weight": 1.05
          },
          {
            "spot": 3,
            "hitter_name": "Geraldo Perdomo",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 4,
            "hitter_name": "Lourdes Gurriel Jr.",
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          },
          {
            "spot": 5,
            "hitter_name": "Carlos Santana",
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          }
        ],
        "top_hitter_matchups": [
          {
            "hitter_name": "Pavin Smith",
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          },
          {
            "hitter_name": "Adrian Del Castillo",
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          },
          {
            "hitter_name": "Corbin Carroll",
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        ],
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    },
    {
      "date": "2026-09-01",
      "game_pk": 823340,
      "pitcher_id": 657277,
      "pitcher_name": "Logan Webb",
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      "opponent_abbr": "PIT",
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      "lineup_source": "projected",
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      "confirmed_lineup_flag": false,
      "temperature_f": 80.4,
      "wind_speed_mph": 2.3,
      "wind_direction": "out",
      "environment_summary": "neutral",
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      "expected_strikeouts": 5.66,
      "skill_score": 23.0,
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      "support_label": "Dual Support",
      "support_note": "Two of the three strikeout support layers align cleanly.",
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