Chicago @ Atlanta props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best stadium in the league for right-handed BABIP. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Curtis Mead has made significant improvements with his Barrel% recently, bettering his 5.5% seasonal rate to 11.1% over the last 7 days. Sporting a .311 BABIP since the start of last season, Curtis Mead grades out in the 76th percentile.

Martin Perez will hold the platoon advantage against Michael Harris II in today's game. In today's game, Michael Harris II is at a disadvantage facing the league's 2nd-deepest LF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the opposite field at a 34.7% rate (84th percentile). Michael Harris II's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has dropped off recently, decreasing from 42.4% on the season to 36.4% in the past 7 days. Michael Harris II's 7.2° launch angle (a reliable standard to study a hitter's ability to lift the ball for power) is among the most groundball-inducing in Major League Baseball: 8th percentile. Michael Harris II has recorded a .295 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) this year, grading out in the 22nd percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Edgar Quero in the 82nd percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Truist Park profiles as the #6 venue in Major League Baseball for lefty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Edgar Quero has made big improvements with his Barrel% lately, upping his 4.2% seasonal rate to 20% over the last two weeks.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Benintendi in the 79th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Truist Park profiles as the #6 venue in Major League Baseball for lefty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park has the 4th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in MLB. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ozzie Albies in the 12th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Ozzie Albies is penciled in 6th in the batting order in today's game. In today's matchup, Ozzie Albies is at a disadvantage facing the league's 2nd-deepest LF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the pull field at a 40.3% rate (99th percentile). Ozzie Albies has been cold of late, with his seasonal exit velocity of 87.4-mph dropping to 85.2-mph over the last week. Based on Statcast metrics, Ozzie Albies grades out in the 9th percentile via the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average this year at .219.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Miguel Vargas ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Miguel Vargas is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best stadium in the league for right-handed BABIP. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chase Meidroth in the 79th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best stadium in the league for right-handed BABIP. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). When it comes to plate discipline, Chase Meidroth's talent is quite good, posting a 1.49 K/BB rate this year while grading out in in the 88th percentile.

Luis Robert Jr.'s BABIP ability is projected in the 88th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best stadium in the league for right-handed BABIP. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Despite posting a .288 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Luis Robert Jr. has had some very poor luck given the .034 discrepancy between that figure and his estimated true talent wOBA of .322.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kyle Teel in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Kyle Teel is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in today's game. Truist Park profiles as the #6 venue in Major League Baseball for lefty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park has the 4th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in MLB. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.

Mike Tauchman is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game. Truist Park profiles as the #6 venue in Major League Baseball for lefty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Hurston Waldrep throws from, Mike Tauchman will have an advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lenyn Sosa in the 77th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Lenyn Sosa is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 63% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best stadium in the league for right-handed BABIP. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

In today's game, Jurickson Profar is at a disadvantage facing the league's 2nd-deepest LF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the pull field at a 33.7% rate (81st percentile). Jurickson Profar has taken a step back with his Barrel% of late; his 6.7% seasonal rate has dropped off to 0% over the last 7 days. Jurickson Profar's average exit velocity has declined lately; his 87.3-mph seasonal average has fallen off to 85.1-mph in the past 14 days. Jurickson Profar's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has decreased from last season to this one, falling from 45.9% to 30.5%. Jurickson Profar has been lucky in regards to with his wOBA this year; his .360 figure is quite a bit higher than his .307 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Ronald Acuna Jr. has negatively regressed with his Barrel% of late; his 17.6% seasonal rate has fallen off to 0% in the last week's worth of games. Ronald Acuna Jr.'s ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has declined of late, going from 47.3% on the season to 12.5% in the last week. Ronald Acuna Jr. has had positive variance on his side thus far when it comes to his batting average this year; his .301 figure is a fair amount higher than his .258 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Sean Murphy in the 82nd percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best stadium in the league for right-handed BABIP. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Sean Murphy will have the handedness advantage over Martin Perez today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best stadium in the league for right-handed BABIP. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Martin Perez throws from, Nacho Alvarez Jr. will have the upper hand in today's game. Nacho Alvarez Jr. hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.7% — 95th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 5th-shallowest CF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best stadium in the league for right-handed BABIP. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Nick Allen will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Martin Perez in today's game. Nick Allen hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 79th percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

Colson Montgomery is penciled in 5th in the batting order in today's game. Truist Park profiles as the #6 venue in Major League Baseball for lefty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park has the 4th-shallowest centerfield dimensions in MLB. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Marcell Ozuna ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Marcell Ozuna is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Truist Park as the 6th-best stadium in the league for right-handed BABIP. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Olson in the 94th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Matt Olson is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Truist Park profiles as the #6 venue in Major League Baseball for lefty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest altitude among all major league stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).