Yankee Stadium
Lawrence Butler will hold the platoon advantage over Clarke Schmidt in today's game. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the New York Yankees.
Abraham Toro pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.1% — 80th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the New York Yankees.
Zack Gelof's BABIP skill is projected in the 97th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Zack Gelof has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.7%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards the game's 7th-shallowest RF fences today. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the New York Yankees.
As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the plate, Oswaldo Cabrera will have the advantage of batting from from his good side against Joe Boyle in today's matchup. The Oakland Athletics outfield defense projects as the 5th-weakest among all the teams playing today. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Oswaldo Cabrera will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Esteury Ruiz's BABIP skill is projected in the 80th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Esteury Ruiz is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in today's game. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the New York Yankees. Esteury Ruiz has been hot lately, cruising to a .491 wOBA over the last week.
Ryan Noda has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (58% of the time), but he is penciled in 1st in the batting order in today's game. Hitting from the opposite that Clarke Schmidt throws from, Ryan Noda will have an advantage today. Ryan Noda pulls many of his flyballs (35.5% — 89th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the New York Yankees.
Seth Brown is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Seth Brown will have the handedness advantage over Clarke Schmidt today. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the New York Yankees.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alex Verdugo in the 96th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Hitting from the opposite that Joe Boyle throws from, Alex Verdugo will have an advantage today. The Oakland Athletics outfield defense projects as the 5th-weakest among all the teams playing today. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Alex Verdugo will hold that advantage today.
Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the New York Yankees.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gleyber Torres in the 90th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Gleyber Torres has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. The Oakland Athletics outfield defense projects as the 5th-weakest among all the teams playing today. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Gleyber Torres will hold that advantage today.
As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Brent Rooker ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Brent Rooker is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the New York Yankees.
Austin Wells will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Joe Boyle in today's matchup. The Oakland Athletics outfield defense projects as the 5th-weakest among all the teams playing today. Austin Wells will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Juan Soto ranks as the 5th-best hitter in Major League Baseball. Juan Soto is penciled in 2nd in the lineup today. Juan Soto will hold the platoon advantage over Joe Boyle in today's matchup. The Oakland Athletics outfield defense projects as the 5th-weakest among all the teams playing today. Juan Soto will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.
Anthony Volpe is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in today's game. The Oakland Athletics outfield defense projects as the 5th-weakest among all the teams playing today. Anthony Volpe will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Giancarlo Stanton ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Giancarlo Stanton is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup. The Oakland Athletics outfield defense projects as the 5th-weakest among all the teams playing today. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Giancarlo Stanton will hold that advantage in today's game.
J.J. Bleday is penciled in 3rd in the batting order today. Hitting from the opposite that Clarke Schmidt throws from, J.J. Bleday will have an advantage in today's matchup. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the New York Yankees.
Aaron Judge projects as the 2nd-best batter in the majors, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Aaron Judge is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game. The Oakland Athletics outfield defense projects as the 5th-weakest among all the teams playing today. Aaron Judge will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.
Anthony Rizzo is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Hitting from the opposite that Joe Boyle throws from, Anthony Rizzo will have an edge today. Anthony Rizzo pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.7% — 91st percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. The Oakland Athletics outfield defense projects as the 5th-weakest among all the teams playing today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics across the board, and Anthony Rizzo will hold that advantage in today's game.
Nick Allen has an 84th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.9%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of baseball's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the New York Yankees.
