Toronto @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

Dodger Stadium ranks as the #6 field in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Among all major league parks, Dodger Stadium's CF dimensions are the 8th-shallowest. Buddy Kennedy will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Clayton Kershaw in today's matchup. The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense projects as the 5th-weakest among every team today. Buddy Kennedy has put up a .293 Expected Batting Average since the start of last season, ranking in the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Teoscar Hernandez's BABIP skill is projected in the 96th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Dodger Stadium ranks as the #6 field in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Teoscar Hernandez will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats. Teoscar Hernandez has made substantial gains with his Barrel% of late, upping his 12.3% seasonal rate to 27.3% over the past 7 days.

As it relates to his batting average ability, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is projected as the best hitter in MLB by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #6 field in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Batting from the opposite that Clayton Kershaw throws from, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will have an edge today. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 83rd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andy Pages in the 83rd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #6 field in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Among all major league parks, Dodger Stadium's CF dimensions are the 8th-shallowest. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Andy Pages will hold that advantage today. By putting up a .282 Expected Batting Average (an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) using Statcast data) this year , Andy Pages has performed in the 89th percentile.

Ernie Clement will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today. In the last 14 days, Ernie Clement's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls (7.1°) has significantly dropped compared to his seasonal mark of 12.4°. Ernie Clement's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has fallen off from last year to this one, falling from 18.8% to 13.7%. Ernie Clement has had positive variance on his side thus far when it comes to his batting average this year; his .290 rate is significantly inflated relative to his .270 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the 6th-best field in the game for lefty batting average. The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense projects as the 5th-weakest among every team today. Daulton Varsho is an extreme flyball hitter and squares off against the weak outfield defense of Los Angeles (#3-worst of the day). Daulton Varsho has made big strides with his Barrel%, bettering his 6.4% rate last season to 18.8% this year. Daulton Varsho has seen a substantial improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs this season; just compare his 99.2-mph average to last season's 91.1-mph average.

Bo Bichette has a 96th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (38.4%) but may find it hard to clear baseball's 8th-deepest RF fences in today's game. Bo Bichette will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's matchup. Bo Bichette's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls of late (4.4° in the last two weeks' worth of games) is quite a bit worse than his 9.3° seasonal mark.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alejandro Kirk in the 96th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Alejandro Kirk is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #6 field in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Alejandro Kirk will hold the platoon advantage over Clayton Kershaw today. The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense projects as the 5th-weakest among every team today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ty France in the 85th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #6 field in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Batting from the opposite that Clayton Kershaw throws from, Ty France will have an edge in today's matchup. The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense projects as the 5th-weakest among every team today. Ty France's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has increased from last season to this one, increasing from 41.6% to 48.7%.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Mookie Betts ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Mookie Betts is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #6 field in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Mookie Betts hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.5% — 94th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Mookie Betts will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Davis Schneider in the 79th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Davis Schneider is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 77% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. Dodger Stadium ranks as the #6 field in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Among all major league parks, Dodger Stadium's CF dimensions are the 8th-shallowest. Hitting from the opposite that Clayton Kershaw throws from, Davis Schneider will have an edge today.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Addison Barger ranks in the 76th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the 6th-best field in the game for lefty batting average. The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense projects as the 5th-weakest among every team today. In comparison to his 88.1-mph average last year, Addison Barger's exit velocity has noticeably risen this season, now sitting at 93 mph. In the last 14 days, Addison Barger's 21.1% rate of hitting balls at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 17.1%.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Shohei Ohtani ranks as the 2nd-best batter in the majors. Shohei Ohtani is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the 6th-best field in the game for lefty batting average. Among all major league parks, Dodger Stadium's CF dimensions are the 8th-shallowest. Batting from the opposite that Max Scherzer throws from, Shohei Ohtani will have an edge in today's matchup.

Dodger Stadium ranks as the #6 field in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Hitting from the opposite that Clayton Kershaw throws from, Myles Straw will have the upper hand in today's game. The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense projects as the 5th-weakest among every team today. Myles Straw's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased recently, increasing from 19.6% on the season to 37.5% in the past two weeks. When it comes to his wOBA and overall offense, Myles Straw has experienced some negative variance this year. His .286 mark falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .314.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the 6th-best field in the game for lefty batting average. As a switch-hitter who is best from the 0 side of the dish, Alexander Freeland will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his better side against Max Scherzer in this game. Alexander Freeland will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats. Alexander Freeland has been hot lately, posting a 92.2-mph average exit velocity in the last week.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Max Muncy ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Max Muncy is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the 6th-best field in the game for lefty batting average. Batting from the opposite that Max Scherzer throws from, Max Muncy will have an edge in today's matchup. Max Muncy will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Freddie Freeman as the 18th-best hitter in baseball when it comes to his batting average ability. Freddie Freeman is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the 6th-best field in the game for lefty batting average. Among all major league parks, Dodger Stadium's CF dimensions are the 8th-shallowest. Freddie Freeman will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Max Scherzer in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Dodger Stadium as the 6th-best field in the game for lefty batting average. Among all major league parks, Dodger Stadium's CF dimensions are the 8th-shallowest. Hitting from the opposite that Max Scherzer throws from, Michael Conforto will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Michael Conforto will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats. In terms of his batting average, Michael Conforto has suffered from bad luck this year. His .191 rate falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .231.