Tropicana Field
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dane Myers in the 94th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Tropicana Field has the 6th-shallowest LF fences among all major league parks.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Siri in the 85th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Jose Siri pulls many of his flyballs (35.2% — 89th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest LF fences today. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Jose Siri will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Jose Siri's average launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls this season (20.7°) is considerably higher than his 11.7° angle last season. By putting up a .357 wOBA (a leading indicator of offensive ability) this year, Jose Siri is ranked in the 81st percentile.
Tropicana Field projects as the #26 park in the game for lefty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The Tropicana Field roof figures to be closed today, making conditions in this game -7° colder than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for pitching. Playing on the road generally diminishes hitter stats in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Luis Arraez in today's matchup.
When it comes to his batting average skill, Wander Franco is projected as the 11th-best hitter in Major League Baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Wander Franco is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this game. Tropicana Field has the 4th-shallowest right field dimensions in the league. Wander Franco will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.
Isaac Paredes pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (41.6% — 100th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 6th-shallowest LF fences today. Isaac Paredes will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Jorge Soler ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jorge Soler is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game. Jorge Soler pulls a lot of his flyballs (36.8% — 95th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.
When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Randy Arozarena ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Randy Arozarena is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Randy Arozarena will hold that advantage today.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jesus Sanchez in the 75th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Jesus Sanchez is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in today's game. Jesus Sanchez will hold the platoon advantage against Tyler Glasnow today. Jesus Sanchez has a 94th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (38.8%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the game's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Over the past 14 days, Jesus Sanchez's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 97.2-mph over the course of the season to 105.2-mph lately.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luke Raley in the 83rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Luke Raley is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order today. Luke Raley will have the handedness advantage against Edward Cabrera in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Luke Raley will hold that advantage today.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Yandy Diaz as the 10th-best batter in baseball as it relates to his batting average talent. Yandy Diaz is penciled in 1st in the lineup in today's game. Yandy Diaz has a 98th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (40.9%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 5th-shallowest RF fences today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics across the board, and Yandy Diaz will hold that advantage today.
Jean Segura's batting average ability is projected to be in the 89th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Garrett Cooper as the 10th-best hitter in the game when assessing his BABIP talent. Garrett Cooper is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in today's game. Garrett Cooper has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.9%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards the league's 5th-shallowest RF fences today.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manuel Margot in the 86th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Manuel Margot will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Lowe in the 90th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Brandon Lowe is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game. Brandon Lowe will have the handedness advantage over Edward Cabrera today. Brandon Lowe pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.4% — 85th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 5th-shallowest RF fences today. Brandon Lowe will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.
Jacob Stallings has a 95th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (39.1%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards the game's 5th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Joey Wendle in the 83rd percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Joey Wendle will have the handedness advantage over Tyler Glasnow today. Joey Wendle has a 97th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (40.7%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards MLB's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan De La Cruz in the 96th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Bryan De La Cruz is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup. Tropicana Field has the 6th-shallowest LF fences among all major league parks.
Christian Bethancourt has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.
Josh Lowe has gone over 0.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.
Jon Berti has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.
