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Chandler Simpson's presence on first base is affecting Junior Caminero's pitch selection, leading to fewer fastballs for Caminero. Despite this, Caminero's swing decisions and contact rates improve when Simpson is on base.
Chandler Simpson's presence on first base leads to Junior Caminero seeing fewer fastballs, but it also results in improved swing decisions and contact rates for Caminero.
When Chandler Simpson is on first base, Junior Caminero sees only 37.9% fastballs, compared to 42.0% overall.
Lineup protection suggests that a hitter performs better when a strong hitter bats behind them, as pitchers are less likely to pitch around them.
Caminero sees even fewer fastballs with Yandy Diaz on first base (31.1%) compared to when Simpson is on first, but his performance is negatively impacted by Diaz's lack of running threat.

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