Rogers Centre
As far as temperature and humidity go, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Michael King will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against George Springer today.
Alejandro Kirk's batting average ability is projected to be in the 90th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The 10th-shallowest centerfield fences among all major league stadiums are found in Rogers Centre. The New York Yankees outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest among every team in action today. Alejandro Kirk will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats. The standard deviation of Alejandro Kirk's launch angle has been very consistent recently (31.6° in the last week's worth of games), which is a measure of reliable bat control and seeing the ball well.
Daulton Varsho will hold the platoon advantage against Michael King in today's game. The New York Yankees have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Daulton Varsho stands a good chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. The New York Yankees outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-weakest among every team in action today. Daulton Varsho will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.
Anthony Volpe has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Everson Pereira in the 92nd percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. Everson Pereira hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 85th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kevin Kiermaier in the 80th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Kevin Kiermaier will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael King in today's game. The New York Yankees have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Kevin Kiermaier can likely count on holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. Kevin Kiermaier will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.
Estevan Florial will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Kevin Gausman in today's game. Estevan Florial hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 85th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects DJ LeMahieu in the 83rd percentile when estimating his batting average ability. DJ LeMahieu is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this game.
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ranks as the 10th-best hitter in baseball. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this game. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 80th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing baseball's 10th-shallowest CF fences today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
The switch-hitting Oswaldo Cabrera will have the advantage of batting from from his good side (0) today against Kevin Gausman. Oswaldo Cabrera hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 75th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 10th-shallowest CF fences today.
Cavan Biggio has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (72% of the time), but he is penciled in 4th in the lineup in today's game. Cavan Biggio will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael King in today's matchup. The New York Yankees have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Cavan Biggio stands a good chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. Cavan Biggio will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.
Austin Wells is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup today. Austin Wells will hold the platoon advantage against Kevin Gausman today. Austin Wells hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.3% — 93rd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 10th-shallowest CF fences today.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Chapman in the 94th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Matt Chapman is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup. Matt Chapman hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.3% — 93rd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing baseball's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Matt Chapman will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
