The Comp Constellation
Profile-shape similarity over six weighted feature groups, standardized within this season's 264 qualified hitters (202+ PA). Closer to the center star = more alike. xwOBA is deliberately excluded: this maps how hitters are built, not results twins.
strong match (0.55+)
moderate (0.45 to 0.55)
weaker (< 0.45)
star size + line weight scale with similarity · rings mark 0.70 / 0.50 / 0.30 · hover a star for why, click for the fingerprint
Radial fingerprint · population percentiles
Two profile shapes drawn over the same axes: overlap is what makes them comps, gaps are where they part. Thomas, Lane in signal, the comp in amber.
KC · bats R · 288 PA
Ranked comps for Thomas, Lane
| # | Player | Similarity | Agrees on | Differs on | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Yastrzemski, Mike ATL · L · 273 PA | 0.71 | Barrel rateSweet-spot rateIsolated power | Sprint speed -1.4zSwing length +1.3zFly-ball rate +1.0z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 02 | Collins, Isaac KC · L · 327 PA | 0.68 | Strikeout rateWhiff rateBat speed | Oppo rate +1.3zSweet-spot rate -1.3zSprint speed -1.2z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 03 | Tucker, Kyle LAD · L · 400 PA | 0.66 | Avg exit velocityGround-ball ratexwOBA on contact | Sprint speed -2.2zSwing length +1.1zOppo rate +0.9z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 04 | Larnach, Trevor MIN · L · 307 PA | 0.64 | xwOBA on contactGround-ball rateFly-ball rate | Sprint speed -1.7zChase rate +1.3zSweet-spot rate +1.1z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 05 | Wetherholt, JJ STL · L · 421 PA | 0.64 | Bat speedxwOBA on contactIn-zone contact | Swing length +1.7zWalk rate -1.1zStrikeout rate -1.1z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 06 | Young, Cole SEA · L · 408 PA | 0.62 | Oppo rateIn-zone contactAvg exit velocity | Walk rate -2.2zChase rate +1.4zMax exit velocity +1.0z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 07 | Suzuki, Seiya CHC · R · 343 PA | 0.61 | Avg exit velocityIn-zone contactHard-hit rate | Max exit velocity +1.6zOppo rate +1.3zSprint speed -1.0z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 08 | Steer, Spencer CIN · R · 378 PA | 0.61 | Strikeout rateIn-zone contactMax exit velocity | Barrel rate +1.3zOppo rate +1.3zWalk rate -1.3z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 09 | McGonigle, Kevin DET · L · 435 PA | 0.60 | xwOBA on contactSweet-spot rateSwing length | Fly-ball rate +1.7zStrikeout rate -1.4zOppo rate +1.4z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 10 | Bregman, Alex CHC · R · 442 PA | 0.60 | Fly-ball rateChase rateMax exit velocity | Sprint speed -2.4zStrikeout rate -1.1zSweet-spot rate -1.1z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 11 | Carter, Evan TEX · L · 278 PA | 0.59 | Max exit velocityWalk rateSprint speed | Avg exit velocity -1.5zSweet-spot rate -1.5zOppo rate +1.2z | Player Projection Swing lab |
| 12 | Springer, George TOR · R · 312 PA | 0.59 | Bat speedAvg exit velocityHard-hit rate | Sprint speed -1.7zSwing length +1.4zSweet-spot rate -1.1z | Player Projection Swing lab |
Weighted RMS z-distance over 6 feature groups, standardized within the qualified population; similarity = exp(-alpha * d^2), one global fixed transform. xwOBA excluded by design: this matches profile shape, not outcome twins. Descriptive, not predictive.