The weather report calls for the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Jack Suwinski's launch angle this season (23.2°) is considerably higher than his 14.4° mark last season. Jack Suwinski's launch angle lately (50.7° over the last 7 days) is considerably better than his 23.2° seasonal figure. Jack Suwinski has compiled a .365 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) this year, ranking in the 88th percentile.
LoanDepot Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest in the majors, which generally leads to worse offense. Mitch Keller will hold the platoon advantage against Bryan De La Cruz in today's matchup. Bryan De La Cruz has struggled with his Barrel% of late; his 6.8% seasonal rate has fallen to 0% over the past 7 days. Bryan De La Cruz's launch angle this year (6.4°) is considerably lower than his 9.7° mark last year. Bryan De La Cruz's launch angle recently (2.5° in the last 14 days) is quite a bit worse than his 6.4° seasonal mark.
THE BAT X projects Andrew McCutchen in the 88th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Andrew McCutchen is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game. LoanDepot Park has the 7th-shallowest centerfield fences among all major league stadiums. The weather report calls for the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Andrew McCutchen will hold the platoon advantage over Braxton Garrett today.
Connor Joe is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. The weather report calls for the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Connor Joe will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Braxton Garrett today. Connor Joe hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.2% — 90th percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's 6th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Connor Joe has made significant strides with his Barrel% lately, bettering his 11.8% seasonal rate to 21.1% over the last 14 days.
Jesus Sanchez is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup. The weather report calls for the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Jesus Sanchez will hold the platoon advantage over Mitch Keller in today's game. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense grades out as the 15th-best on the slate today. Jesus Sanchez will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.
THE BAT X projects Joey Wendle in the 77th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. The weather report calls for the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Joey Wendle will hold the platoon advantage against Mitch Keller in today's matchup. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense grades out as the 15th-best on the slate today. Joey Wendle will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.
The weather report calls for the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Tucupita Marcano hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.3% — 91st percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 6th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Tucupita Marcano's launch angle of late (22° in the last two weeks) is a considerable increase over his 15.6° seasonal angle.
Carlos Santana is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today. The weather report calls for the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The switch-hitting Carlos Santana will have the advantage of batting from from his better side (0) today against Braxton Garrett. Carlos Santana has seen a big improvement in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 94.7-mph average over the past 7 days to his seasonal 88.4-mph figure. Carlos Santana has displayed favorable plate discipline this year, checking in at the 82nd percentile with a 1.74 K/BB rate.
The weather report calls for the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense grades out as the 15th-best on the slate today. Nick Fortes will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Nick Fortes has seen a big gain in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 91.2-mph average in the past 14 days to his seasonal 88.8-mph EV. Nick Fortes's launch angle in recent games (29° in the last 14 days) is considerably higher than his 11.9° seasonal angle.
Jorge Soler projects as the 20th-best batter in Major League Baseball, via THE BAT X. Jorge Soler is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. The weather report calls for the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense grades out as the 15th-best on the slate today. Jorge Soler will hold the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.
Rodolfo Castro has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (84% of the time), but he is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this game. The weather report calls for the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The switch-hitting Rodolfo Castro will get to bat from his good side (0) today against Braxton Garrett.
LoanDepot Park has the 7th-shallowest centerfield fences among all major league stadiums. The weather report calls for the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Henry Davis will hold the platoon advantage against Braxton Garrett today. Henry Davis has been hot recently, posting a a 20% Barrel% (a reliable metric to assess power) in the past 7 days.
THE BAT X projects Garrett Cooper as the 19th-best hitter in the majors as it relates to his BABIP ability. Garrett Cooper is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup. The weather report calls for the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense grades out as the 15th-best on the slate today. Garrett Cooper will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
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