Minnesota @ San Diego Picks & Props

The #5 park in the game for suppressing BABIP to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Petco Park. Built just 14 feet above sea level, Petco Park has one of the lowest altitudes in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to worse offense. Hitting from the same side that Simeon Woods Richard throws from, Manny Machado has a tough challenge in today's matchup. Manny Machado's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has dropped off from last year to this one, decreasing from 17.7% to 11.7%. Over the last week, Manny Machado's 0% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 11.7%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Austin Martin in the 76th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters. Austin Martin hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 89th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today. Austin Martin has seen a big increase in his exit velocity in recent games; just compare his 91-mph average in the past week to his seasonal 87.7-mph EV.

Petco Park profiles as the #26 ballpark in MLB for left-handed base hits, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built just 14 feet above sea level, Petco Park has one of the lowest altitudes in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to worse offense. Luis Arraez's exit velocity on flyballs has fallen off this season; his 89.6-mph EV last year has fallen to 87.6-mph.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Matt Wallner ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Matt Wallner is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 50% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Matt Waldron throws from, Matt Wallner will have an advantage in today's matchup.

When assessing his BABIP skill, Edouard Julien is projected as the 13th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league parks. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters. Edouard Julien will hold the platoon advantage over Matt Waldron today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 95th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Xander Bogaerts is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup. Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league parks. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willi Castro in the 79th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Willi Castro is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 55% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league parks. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters.

Carlos Santana is penciled in 5th in the batting order in today's game. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters. Carlos Santana has made sizeable improvements with his Barrel% of late, upping his 7.4% seasonal rate to 23.5% in the last 7 days. Carlos Santana has seen a significant increase in his exit velocity on flyballs of late; just compare his 96-mph average in the past two weeks' worth of games to his seasonal figure of 92.1-mph.

Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league parks. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Matt Waldron throws from, Max Kepler will have an advantage in today's matchup. Max Kepler's launch angle recently (21.1° in the last two weeks' worth of games) is significantly better than his 17.4° seasonal mark.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Trevor Larnach ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Trevor Larnach is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game. Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league parks. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Cronenworth in the 85th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Jake Cronenworth is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league parks. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Royce Lewis in the 93rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Royce Lewis is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league parks. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters.

Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league parks. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Ryan Jeffers has made sizeable improvements with his Barrel% lately, improving his 9.6% seasonal rate to 28.6% in the last week's worth of games. Ryan Jeffers has seen a sizeable increase in his exit velocity in recent games; just compare his 97.8-mph average over the past week to his seasonal 86.5-mph mark.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jurickson Profar in the 83rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Jurickson Profar is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this game. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters. The Minnesota Twins infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of every team on the slate today.

Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league parks. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters. Christian Vazquez's launch angle this year (16.4°) is quite a bit higher than his 9.6° figure last season.

David Peralta's batting average ability is projected to be in the 80th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Simeon Woods Richard throws from, David Peralta will have an advantage today. David Peralta hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 95th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league parks. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters. The Minnesota Twins infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of every team on the slate today. Kyle Higashioka is an extreme flyball batter and matches up with the weak outfield defense of Minnesota (#3-worst on the slate today).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill in the 95th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters. Jackson Merrill will hold the platoon advantage over Simeon Woods Richard in today's game. Jackson Merrill hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.6% — 97th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Miranda in the 84th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league parks. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters. Grading out in the 89th percentile, Jose Miranda has put up a .355 wOBA (widely regarded as the top measure of overall offense) this year.

Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league parks. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 4th-most-favorable of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Simeon Woods Richard throws from, Tyler Wade will have an edge in today's matchup. The Minnesota Twins infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of every team on the slate today.