Chicago @ Miami Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Javier Sanoja in the 95th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Javier Sanoja hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40% — 96th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 6th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Extreme groundball hitters like Javier Sanoja tend to perform better against extreme flyball pitchers like Ben Brown. Javier Sanoja will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

LoanDepot Park has the 4th-deepest RF dimensions in MLB. Built just 6 feet above sea level, LoanDepot Park has one of the lowest altitudes in the league, which often leads to worse offense. The Miami Marlins infield defense projects as the strongest among all the teams today. Pete Crow-Armstrong will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's game. As it relates to his wOBA and overall offense, Pete Crow-Armstrong has been very fortunate this year. His .383 figure has been significantly inflated relative to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .334.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Derek Hill in the 94th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Extreme groundball batters like Derek Hill generally hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Ben Brown. Derek Hill will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats. In terms of his batting average, Derek Hill has had bad variance on his side since the start of last season. His .224 BA falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .260.

Nico Hoerner's batting average talent is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Nico Hoerner has seen a sizeable improvement in his exit velocity recently; just compare his 93.9-mph average over the last 7 days to his seasonal 87.3-mph EV. Nico Hoerner's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased lately, increasing from 15.6% on the season to 21.6% in the past two weeks' worth of games. By putting up a .294 Expected Batting Average (an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) using Statcast data) this year , Nico Hoerner finds himself in the 94th percentile.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Kyle Tucker ranks as the 10th-best hitter in the majors. Kyle Tucker is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Kyle Tucker will have the handedness advantage against Edward Cabrera in today's matchup. The Miami Marlins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Kyle Tucker can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Seiya Suzuki is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Seiya Suzuki hits many of his flyballs to center field (42.7% — 100th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 6th-shallowest CF fences today. Seiya Suzuki has made substantial improvements with his Barrel%, improving his 11.5% rate last year to 17.6% this season.

When estimating his BABIP ability, Connor Norby is projected as the 17th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics in all categories, and Connor Norby will hold that advantage in today's matchup. In the past week, Connor Norby's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 11.8% up to 21.4%. Connor Norby has posted a .323 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, checking in at the 76th percentile for offensive ability according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 90th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Dansby Swanson is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Dansby Swanson hits many of his flyballs to center field (40.2% — 98th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards MLB's 6th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. In the past 7 days, Dansby Swanson's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 11.9% up to 20%.

The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Hitting from the opposite that Ben Brown throws from, Liam Hicks will have the upper hand today. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Liam Hicks will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Jesus Sanchez ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jesus Sanchez is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this game. The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Hitting from the opposite that Ben Brown throws from, Jesus Sanchez will have the upper hand today. Extreme groundball hitters like Jesus Sanchez usually hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Ben Brown.

Carson Kelly is penciled in 5th in the lineup in today's game. Among all stadiums, LoanDepot Park's centerfield dimensions are the 4th-shallowest. The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Carson Kelly's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has improved of late, increasing from 47.5% on the season to 63.6% in the last 7 days. Carson Kelly has recorded a .342 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) since the start of last season, grading out in the 84th percentile.

Otto Lopez's batting average ability is projected to be in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Otto Lopez is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today. The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Batters such as Otto Lopez with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Ben Brown who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Otto Lopez will hold that advantage today.

Among all stadiums, LoanDepot Park's centerfield dimensions are the 4th-shallowest. The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. There has been a significant improvement in Miguel Amaya's launch angle from last year's 10.9° to 21.4° this year.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Kyle Stowers ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Kyle Stowers is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game. The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Kyle Stowers will have the handedness advantage against Ben Brown in today's game. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Kyle Stowers will hold that advantage in today's game.

Agustin Ramirez is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game. Among all stadiums, LoanDepot Park's centerfield dimensions are the 4th-shallowest. The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Agustin Ramirez will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Agustin Ramirez has been hot of late, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 91.3-mph to 93.8-mph over the past two weeks.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Busch in the 86th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Michael Busch is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Michael Busch will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Edward Cabrera in today's game. Michael Busch is likely to have an advantage against every reliever from start to finish, since the bullpen of the Miami Marlins has just 1 same-handed RP.

Eric Wagaman is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in today's game. The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Eric Wagaman hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.2% — 98th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 6th-shallowest CF fences today. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats across the board, and Eric Wagaman will hold that advantage in today's game. Eric Wagaman's launch angle lately (18.9° over the last 14 days) is a considerable increase over his 10.7° seasonal figure.

The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The switch-hitting Vidal Brujan will get to bat from his better side (0) today against Edward Cabrera.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Moises Ballesteros in the 84th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. The weather forecast predicts the 5th-best hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Moises Ballesteros will have the handedness advantage against Edward Cabrera today. Moises Ballesteros is apt to have an advantage against every reliever for the duration of the game, since the bullpen of the Miami Marlins only has 1 same-handed RP.