San Francisco @ San Diego props

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Rafael Devers ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Rafael Devers is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup today. In the majors, Petco Park's CF dimensions are the shallowest. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 81°. Batting from the opposite that Dylan Cease throws from, Rafael Devers will have an advantage in today's game.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 81°. The San Diego Padres outfield defense profiles as the 13th-weakest among all the teams in action today. Andrew Knizner has gotten much quicker this year, improving from last year's 25.01 ft/sec to 25.64 ft/sec now (according to Statcast's Sprint Speed metric). As it relates to his batting average, Andrew Knizner has had some very poor luck since the start of last season. His .166 mark falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .233.

Dominic Smith is penciled in 5th in the batting order today. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 81°. Batting from the opposite that Dylan Cease throws from, Dominic Smith will have the upper hand in today's game. Dominic Smith hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 86th percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. The San Diego Padres outfield defense profiles as the 13th-weakest among all the teams in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willy Adames in the 89th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Willy Adames is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game. In the majors, Petco Park's CF dimensions are the shallowest. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 81°. The San Diego Padres outfield defense profiles as the 13th-weakest among all the teams in action today.

Jung Hoo Lee's batting average skill is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jung Hoo Lee is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in today's game. In the majors, Petco Park's CF dimensions are the shallowest. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 81°. Jung Hoo Lee will have the handedness advantage over Dylan Cease today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Heliot Ramos in the 89th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Heliot Ramos is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 81°. The San Diego Padres outfield defense profiles as the 13th-weakest among all the teams in action today. Heliot Ramos has been hot lately, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 91.6-mph to 95.2-mph in the last 7 days.

In the majors, Petco Park's CF dimensions are the shallowest. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 81°. The San Diego Padres outfield defense profiles as the 13th-weakest among all the teams in action today. In the last two weeks' worth of games, Casey Schmitt's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 93.4-mph over the course of the season to 99.1-mph of late. Casey Schmitt has had some very poor luck with his batting average this year; his .246 BA is a good deal lower than his .263 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The #5 park in the game for suppressing batting average to lefties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Petco Park. Petco Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all parks, which often leads to less offense. Luis Arraez's average exit velocity has declined in recent games; his 85.7-mph seasonal EV has lowered to 82.5-mph in the past 7 days. Luis Arraez's exit velocity on flyballs has declined this season; his 87.9-mph figure last year has lowered to 85.5-mph. Compared to his seasonal angle of 12°, Luis Arraez has produced a noticeably lower launch angle (5.8°) over the past 14 days.

In the majors, Petco Park's CF dimensions are the shallowest. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 81°. Andrew Gilbert will hold the platoon advantage against Dylan Cease in today's game. The San Diego Padres outfield defense profiles as the 13th-weakest among all the teams in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Cronenworth in the 83rd percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. In the majors, Petco Park's CF dimensions are the shallowest. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 81°. Batting from the opposite that Justin Verlander throws from, Jake Cronenworth will have an edge in today's game. The San Francisco Giants infield defense profiles as the 11th-worst out of all the teams on the slate today.

Ryan O'Hearn's batting average skill is projected to be in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Ryan O'Hearn is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game. In the majors, Petco Park's CF dimensions are the shallowest. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 81°. Ryan O'Hearn will hold the platoon advantage against Justin Verlander in today's game.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 81°. The switch-hitting Patrick Bailey will have the advantage of batting from from his better side (0) today against Dylan Cease. The San Diego Padres outfield defense profiles as the 13th-weakest among all the teams in action today. Patrick Bailey's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased from last year to this one, rising from 15.4% to 18.8%. Patrick Bailey has been unlucky this year, compiling a .255 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .282 — a .027 deviation.

Xander Bogaerts's batting average skill is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Xander Bogaerts is penciled in 5th in the lineup today. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 81°. Xander Bogaerts hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39% — 88th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. The San Francisco Giants infield defense profiles as the 11th-worst out of all the teams on the slate today.

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 bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 81°. Manny Machado hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39% — 88th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today. The San Francisco Giants infield defense profiles as the 11th-worst out of all the teams on the slate today.

The #5 stadium in the game for suppressing batting average to RHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Petco Park. Petco Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all parks, which often leads to less offense. Justin Verlander will have the handedness advantage against Fernando Tatis Jr. today. In the last week, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 11.4% down to 0%. In the last two weeks' worth of games, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s exit velocity on flyballs has fallen from his seasonal EV of 96.3 mph to 84.3 mph.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Ramon Laureano ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). In the majors, Petco Park's CF dimensions are the shallowest. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 81°. The San Francisco Giants infield defense profiles as the 11th-worst out of all the teams on the slate today. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Ramon Laureano will hold that advantage in today's game.

In the majors, Petco Park's CF dimensions are the shallowest. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 81°. The San Diego Padres outfield defense profiles as the 13th-weakest among all the teams in action today. In the last week's worth of games, Christian Koss has displayed impressive power, recording a a 13.3% Barrel% (a reliable stat to assess power). Christian Koss has compiled a .272 Expected Batting Average this year, placing in the 85th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 81°. Batting from the opposite that Justin Verlander throws from, Gavin Sheets will have the upper hand today. The San Francisco Giants infield defense profiles as the 11th-worst out of all the teams on the slate today. Gavin Sheets will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Gavin Sheets has seen a big increase in his exit velocity on flyballs this season; just compare his 94.7-mph average to last season's 90.8-mph figure.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 81°. Freddy Fermin hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 81st percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. The San Francisco Giants infield defense profiles as the 11th-worst out of all the teams on the slate today. Freddy Fermin will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats. Over the past 14 days, Freddy Fermin has significantly improved the launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls: 17.3° compared to his seasonal mark of 7.3°.