PETCO Park
Max Kepler will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Yu Darvish in today's matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryson Stott in the 85th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Petco Park has the shallowest centerfield fences in MLB. Bryson Stott will have the handedness advantage over Yu Darvish in today's matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Cronenworth in the 86th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Petco Park has the shallowest centerfield fences in MLB. Batting from the opposite that Zack Wheeler throws from, Jake Cronenworth will have an advantage today. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense profiles as the weakest among all the teams today. Jake Cronenworth will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Martin Maldonado in the 0th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. Martin Maldonado is penciled in 9th on the lineup card in today's game. Petco Park profiles as the #23 park in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built just 14 feet above sea level, Petco Park has one of the lowest elevations among all parks, which tends to lead to less offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts the 4th-best pitching conditions on the slate today.
As it relates to his batting average ability, Luis Arraez is projected as the 2nd-best hitter in the league by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Luis Arraez is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. Petco Park has the shallowest centerfield fences in MLB. Batting from the opposite that Zack Wheeler throws from, Luis Arraez will have the upper hand in today's game. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense profiles as the weakest among all the teams today.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Trea Turner as the 12th-best batter in the majors when it comes to his batting average ability. Trea Turner is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this matchup. Petco Park has the shallowest centerfield fences in MLB. Sporting a .291 batting average this year, Trea Turner is ranked in the 90th percentile.
Xander Bogaerts's batting average talent is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Xander Bogaerts is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in today's game. Xander Bogaerts hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 87th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense profiles as the weakest among all the teams today. Xander Bogaerts will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
Bryce Harper projects as the 14th-best batter in MLB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Bryce Harper is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. Petco Park has the shallowest centerfield fences in MLB. Bryce Harper will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Yu Darvish in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill in the 96th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Hitting from the opposite that Zack Wheeler throws from, Jackson Merrill will have an advantage in today's game. Jackson Merrill hits many of his flyballs to center field (40.1% — 98th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense profiles as the weakest among all the teams today. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Jackson Merrill will hold that advantage today.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Marsh as the 6th-best batter in the game when it comes to his BABIP ability. Petco Park has the shallowest centerfield fences in MLB. Batting from the opposite that Yu Darvish throws from, Brandon Marsh will have the upper hand in today's game. Grading out in the 88th percentile, Brandon Marsh has put up a .343 BABIP this year.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 96th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Manny Machado is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today. Manny Machado hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40% — 97th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense profiles as the weakest among all the teams today. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Manny Machado will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alec Bohm in the 97th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Alec Bohm is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in today's game. Placing in the 86th percentile, Alec Bohm has notched a .281 batting average this year.
Gavin Sheets is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game. Batting from the opposite that Zack Wheeler throws from, Gavin Sheets will have the upper hand in today's game. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense profiles as the weakest among all the teams today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Gavin Sheets will hold that advantage today. Gavin Sheets has notched a .270 batting average this year, checking in at the 80th percentile.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nick Castellanos in the 90th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Nick Castellanos is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card today. Petco Park has the shallowest centerfield fences in MLB. With a .276 batting average this year, Nick Castellanos finds himself in the 84th percentile.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects J.T. Realmuto in the 92nd percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. J.T. Realmuto has posted a .331 BABIP this year, grading out in the 83rd percentile.
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Kyle Schwarber ranks as the 16th-best hitter in MLB. Kyle Schwarber is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. Hitting from the opposite that Yu Darvish throws from, Kyle Schwarber will have an advantage in today's matchup.
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Fernando Tatis Jr. ranks as the 7th-best batter in baseball. Fernando Tatis Jr. is penciled in 1st in the lineup in today's game. Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.1% — 98th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense profiles as the weakest among all the teams today. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Fernando Tatis Jr. will hold that advantage today.
Petco Park has the shallowest centerfield fences in MLB. Batting from the opposite that Zack Wheeler throws from, Trenton Brooks will have an edge today. The Philadelphia Phillies outfield defense profiles as the weakest among all the teams today. Trenton Brooks will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.
