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When estimating his overall offensive ability, J.P. Crawford ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).
When assessing his overall offensive skill, Randy Arozarena ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Randy Arozarena is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this matchup. Hitting from the opposite that Andrew Heaney throws from, Randy Arozarena will have the upper hand in today's matchup.
Leody Taveras will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nathaniel Lowe in the 88th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. Nathaniel Lowe is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today. Nathaniel Lowe will have the handedness advantage against Bryan Woo in today's game... and even more favorably, Woo has a large platoon split. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Nathaniel Lowe will hold that advantage in today's game. Over the last 14 days, Nathaniel Lowe's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 90.1-mph over the course of the season to 102.6-mph in recent games.
When it comes to his BABIP ability, Julio Rodriguez is projected as the 3rd-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Julio Rodriguez is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this game. Hitting from the opposite that Andrew Heaney throws from, Julio Rodriguez will have the upper hand in today's game.
Dylan Moore will have the handedness advantage against Andrew Heaney today.
Josh H. Smith is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card today. Josh H. Smith will hold the platoon advantage against Bryan Woo in today's matchup... and moreover, Woo has a large platoon split. Josh H. Smith will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jorge Polanco in the 83rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Wyatt Langford in the 94th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Wyatt Langford is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game. Wyatt Langford will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Marcus Semien in the 89th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Marcus Semien is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in today's game. Marcus Semien will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Jung in the 96th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Josh Jung will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats. Josh Jung's launch angle of late (29° in the last week's worth of games) is considerably better than his 12.1° seasonal figure. In notching a .261 Expected Batting Average (an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) based on Statcast data) this year , Josh Jung has performed in the 78th percentile. Sporting a .342 BABIP since the start of last season, Josh Jung finds himself in the 93rd percentile.
Cal Raleigh is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup today.
Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Jonah Heim will hold that advantage today. Jonah Heim's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved in recent games, going from 11.5% on the season to 33.3% in the past week's worth of games.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adolis Garcia in the 81st percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Adolis Garcia is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this game. Adolis Garcia will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.
Travis Jankowski will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bryan Woo in today's matchup... and even more favorably, Woo has a large platoon split. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Travis Jankowski will hold that advantage today.
Hitting from the opposite that Andrew Heaney throws from, Luis Urias will have the upper hand in today's game. The Barrel% of Luis Urias has significantly improved, with an increase from 5.8% last year to 12.5% this year. Luis Urias has seen a notable increase in his exit velocity on flyballs this season; just compare his 95.2-mph average to last season's 92-mph EV. Luis Urias's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved from last year to this one, increasing from 15.5% to 23.2%. Luis Urias has been unlucky in regards to his wOBA this year; his .295 mark is deflated compared to his .317 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.
Victor Robles is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Andrew Heaney throws from, Victor Robles will have an advantage in today's matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Justin Turner in the 75th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Justin Turner is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card today. Batting from the opposite that Andrew Heaney throws from, Justin Turner will have the upper hand today.
Ezequiel Duran's BABIP skill is projected in the 78th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics in all categories, and Ezequiel Duran will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Mitch Garver will have the handedness advantage over Andrew Heaney today.
