Considering the era in which he played, Corey Kluber‘s appearance on this list is remarkable.
Lowest OPS allowed to No. 3 hitters (min. 100 batters faced):
- Johnny Allen, 1938 – .448
- Kluber, 2016 – .451
- Sam McDowell, 1965 – .489
- McDowell, 1968 – .489
- Bob Lemon, .1952 – .505
- Early Wynn, 1953 – .513
The No. 3 hitters with the most plate appearances against Kluber that year:
- Miguel Cabrera, 13
- Eric Hosmer, 9
- Mike Trout, 7
- Evan Longoria, 7
Trout was the only No.3 hitter to homer off Kluber that year.
In total, No. 3 hitters batted .149 with a .206 OBP against Kluber in 2016.
