Tag: Bob Lemon

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.