Citizens Bank Park
Zac Gallen will have the handedness advantage against Alec Bohm in today's game. Among all the teams today, the strongest infield defense is that of the the Arizona Diamondbacks.
When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Corbin Carroll ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Corbin Carroll is projected to bat 1st in the batting order today. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with lower temperatures, and the weather report for this contest predicts the lowest temperature of all games on the slate at 58°. Jose Alvarado will hold the platoon advantage over Corbin Carroll in today's game. Corbin Carroll has a 77th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.1%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the league's 10th-shallowest LF fences today.
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Bryce Harper ranks as the 12th-best batter in Major League Baseball. Bryce Harper is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with lower temperatures, and the weather report for this contest predicts the lowest temperature of all games on the slate at 58°. Batting from the opposite that Zac Gallen throws from, Bryce Harper will have an advantage today. Bryce Harper will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.
When assessing his overall offensive talent, Evan Longoria ranks in the 75th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with lower temperatures, and the weather report for this contest predicts the lowest temperature of all games on the slate at 58°. Evan Longoria pulls a lot of his flyballs (33.7% — 77th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 10th-shallowest LF fences today.
Hitting from the same side that Zac Gallen throws from, Trea Turner will be at a disadvantage in today's matchup. Among all the teams today, the strongest infield defense is that of the the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Alek Thomas's BABIP talent is projected in the 76th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with lower temperatures, and the weather report for this contest predicts the lowest temperature of all games on the slate at 58°. Jose Alvarado will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Alek Thomas in today's game. Alek Thomas has a 94th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.5%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 10th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.
Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with lower temperatures, and the weather report for this contest predicts the lowest temperature of all games on the slate at 58°.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in the 95th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with lower temperatures, and the weather report for this contest predicts the lowest temperature of all games on the slate at 58°.
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Kyle Schwarber ranks as the 20th-best batter in the game. Kyle Schwarber is penciled in 1st in the batting order today. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with lower temperatures, and the weather report for this contest predicts the lowest temperature of all games on the slate at 58°. Kyle Schwarber will have the handedness advantage over Zac Gallen today. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Kyle Schwarber will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
When estimating his BABIP talent, Brandon Marsh is projected as the 5th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with lower temperatures, and the weather report for this contest predicts the lowest temperature of all games on the slate at 58°. Brandon Marsh will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Zac Gallen in today's matchup. Brandon Marsh has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.7%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards MLB's 10th-shallowest LF fences today. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics in all categories, and Brandon Marsh will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with lower temperatures, and the weather report for this contest predicts the lowest temperature of all games on the slate at 58°. Johan Rojas will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.
Tommy Pham has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.
Gabriel Moreno has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.
Ketel Marte has gone over 0.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.
J.T. Realmuto has gone over 0.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.
