St. Louis @ Chicago Picks & Props

Nick Madrigal has a 99th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (42.2%) and will be challenged by the game's 5th-deepest RF fences today. Of all teams on the slate, the 2nd-best infield defense belongs to the St. Louis Cardinals. Last year, Nick Madrigal had a launch angle of 0.5° on his hardest-hit balls, significantly better than his -2.6° this year. Lately, Nick Madrigal's proficiency in hitting the ball at an optimal launch angle for home runs (ranging from -4° to 26°) has declined, going down from 12.7% for the season to 0% over the last week.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Lars Nootbaar ranks in the 88th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Being the 10th-highest ballpark in MLB, Wrigley Field typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. The average launch angle of Lars Nootbaar on his hardest-hit balls has significantly improved in recent times, with a recorded 18.3° in the past week compared to his seasonal angle of 10.6°. Lars Nootbaar has posted a .351 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) since the start of last season, grading out in the 89th percentile. Lars Nootbaar has displayed favorable plate discipline since the start of last season, checking in at the 95th percentile with a 1.33 K/BB rate.

Being the 10th-highest ballpark in MLB, Wrigley Field typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. Paul DeJong will have the handedness advantage against Justin Steele today. Paul DeJong pulls many of his flyballs (35.4% — 90th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Improvement can be seen in Paul DeJong's capacity to hit the ball within the base hit-optimizing launch angle range of -4° to 26°, increasing from 36.1% to 57.1% between last season and this year. Paul DeJong's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better recently, increasing from 57.1% on the season to 62.5% over the last week.

Being the 10th-highest ballpark in MLB, Wrigley Field typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. Juan Yepez will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Justin Steele in today's matchup. Juan Yepez pulls many of his flyballs (36.2% — 93rd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Ranked in the 91st percentile, Juan Yepez's launch angle of 18.6° is a prominent metric utilized to examine a batter's power to lift the ball and create fly balls in Major League Baseball.

Being the 10th-highest ballpark in MLB, Wrigley Field typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude.

When assessing his batting average talent, Tommy Edman is ranked in the 88th percentile by THE BAT X projects. This year, Tommy Edman has mainly batted in the back-half of the order (77% of the time), however, it's expected that he will bat 1st in the batting order for this game. Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest left field dimensions in MLB. Being the 10th-highest ballpark in MLB, Wrigley Field typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. The switch-hitting Tommy Edman will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side (0) today against Justin Steele.

Assessing his BABIP skill, THE BAT X rates Christopher Morel in the 80th percentile. Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest left field dimensions in MLB. Being the 10th-highest ballpark in MLB, Wrigley Field typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. Christopher Morel will hold the platoon advantage over Jordan Montgomery in today's game. Christopher Morel is quite toolsy, ranking in the 90th percentile in Sprint Speed at 28.85 ft/sec since the start of last season.

Paul Goldschmidt projects as the 10th-best hitter in the league, according to THE BAT X. Paul Goldschmidt is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today. Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest left field dimensions in MLB. Being the 10th-highest ballpark in MLB, Wrigley Field typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. Paul Goldschmidt will hold the platoon advantage against Justin Steele in today's game.

Trey Mancini is penciled in 7th in the lineup in this game. Being the 10th-highest ballpark in MLB, Wrigley Field typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. Trey Mancini will hold the platoon advantage against Jordan Montgomery today. Comparing his seasonal average exit velocity of 89.7 mph to a recent 14-day average of 92.1 mph, Trey Mancini has shown a notable increase.

Being the 10th-highest ballpark in MLB, Wrigley Field typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. Andrew Knizner will have the handedness advantage over Justin Steele in today's game. In the past week's worth of games, Andrew Knizner has remarkably improved his Barrel% by elevating his seasonal rate from 17.4% to 57.1%. In recent times, Andrew Knizner's exit velocity has notably risen; observe the difference between his average of 93.7 mph in the past week and his seasonal average of 90.2 mph. Of late, Andrew Knizner's proficiency in hitting the ball at a launch angle that maximizes the Home Run count (ranging from -4° to 26°) has progressed considerably. In the previous week, this ability has been boosted from 21.7% for the season to 42.9%.

Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest left field dimensions in MLB. Being the 10th-highest ballpark in MLB, Wrigley Field typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. Miguel Amaya will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jordan Montgomery in today's game. Miguel Amaya will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats. Miguel Amaya has displayed some good exit velocity indicators lately, averaging 102.3-mph on his flyballs over the last week.

Nolan Arenado is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this matchup. Being the 10th-highest ballpark in MLB, Wrigley Field typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. Nolan Arenado will hold the platoon advantage against Justin Steele today. Nolan Arenado pulls a lot of his flyballs (42.4% — 100th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences today. Lately, Nolan Arenado's exit velocity has notably improvementd, evident in his 90.8-mph average in the past week's games compared to his seasonal 86.9-mph EV.

As it relates to his BABIP capskill, Dansby Swanson is projected in the 88th percentile by THE BAT X. Dansby Swanson is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game. Being the 10th-highest ballpark in MLB, Wrigley Field typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. Dansby Swanson will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jordan Montgomery today. Dansby Swanson has shown good plate discipline this year, grading out in the 82nd percentile with a 1.62 K/BB rate.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Ian Happ ranks in the 85th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Ian Happ is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest left field dimensions in MLB. Being the 10th-highest ballpark in MLB, Wrigley Field typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. Comparing Ian Happ' 107-mph average exit velocity on flyballs in the last 7 days to his seasonal average of 97.1-mph raverageeals a significant gain.

Dylan Carlson is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card today. Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest left field dimensions in MLB. Being the 10th-highest ballpark in MLB, Wrigley Field typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. The switch-hitting Dylan Carlson will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his better side (0) today against Justin Steele. In the last two weeks' worth of games, Dylan Carlson's exit velocity has notably risen, with an figure of 93.1 mph compared to his season-long 90.4 mph EV.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Willson Contreras ranks in the 95th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Willson Contreras is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today. Being the 10th-highest ballpark in MLB, Wrigley Field typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. Willson Contreras will have the handedness advantage against Justin Steele in today's matchup. Lately, Willson Contreras' exit velocity on flyballs has notably gaind, as EVidenced by his average of 108-mph in the last 7 days, compared to his seasonal average of 94.6-mph.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 92nd percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Seiya Suzuki is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today. Being the 10th-highest ballpark in MLB, Wrigley Field typically results in improved offensive performance due to its high altitude. Seiya Suzuki will have the handedness advantage against Jordan Montgomery today. Seiya Suzuki has been unlucky this year, posting a .303 wOBA despite THE BAT X estimating his true talent level to be .355 — a .052 gap.