Chicago @ San Francisco props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Oracle Park as the 3rd-best field in MLB for LHB batting average. In Major League Baseball, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the 2nd-shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. As a switch-hitter who bats better from the 0 side of the plate, Patrick Bailey will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side against Colin Rea in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Patrick Bailey will hold that advantage today.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Ian Happ ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Oracle Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the majors for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Ian Happ has made substantial strides with his Barrel% recently, improving his 9.3% seasonal rate to 14.3% over the past two weeks. Ian Happ has seen a big increase in his exit velocity in recent games; just compare his 91.3-mph average over the last 14 days to his seasonal 89.3-mph mark.

Oracle Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the majors for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Willi Castro has made substantial gains with his Barrel% recently, bettering his 7.5% seasonal rate to 17.6% in the past two weeks' worth of games. Willi Castro's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved in recent games, increasing from 18.7% on the season to 35.3% over the past two weeks. Willi Castro has experienced some negative variance in regards to his batting average this year; his .237 BA is considerably lower than his .255 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Oracle Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the majors for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Luis Matos will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats. Luis Matos has been hot in recent games, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 88.6-mph to 94.3-mph in the past week's worth of games. Luis Matos's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has gotten better from last season to this one, going from 11.8% to 19.8%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 86th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Oracle Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the majors for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Dansby Swanson will have the handedness advantage against Carson Whisenhunt today. Dansby Swanson has seen a substantial increase in his exit velocity in recent games; just compare his 92.7-mph average over the past week to his seasonal 90.2-mph EV.

Seiya Suzuki projects as the 15th-best hitter in the game, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Seiya Suzuki is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. Oracle Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the majors for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Seiya Suzuki will hold the platoon advantage over Carson Whisenhunt today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Heliot Ramos in the 89th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Heliot Ramos is penciled in 1st in the lineup in today's game. Oracle Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the majors for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Heliot Ramos has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.5%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of MLB's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Kyle Tucker ranks as the 11th-best batter in MLB. Kyle Tucker is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Oracle Park as the 3rd-best field in MLB for LHB batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Kyle Tucker pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35% — 88th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

When it comes to his batting average skill, Nico Hoerner is projected as the 15th-best hitter in the league by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Nico Hoerner has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (90% of the time), but he is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this matchup. Oracle Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the majors for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Nico Hoerner will hold the platoon advantage over Carson Whisenhunt today.

Carson Kelly is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup. Oracle Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the majors for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Carson Whisenhunt throws from, Carson Kelly will have an edge today. Carson Kelly's launch angle of late (33.4° over the last 14 days) is a considerable increase over his 15.8° seasonal angle.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jung Hoo Lee in the 96th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Oracle Park as the 3rd-best field in MLB for LHB batting average. In Major League Baseball, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the 2nd-shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Colin Rea throws from, Jung Hoo Lee will have an edge in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Rafael Devers in the 97th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Rafael Devers is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Oracle Park as the 3rd-best field in MLB for LHB batting average. In Major League Baseball, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the 2nd-shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters.

Dominic Smith is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Oracle Park as the 3rd-best field in MLB for LHB batting average. In Major League Baseball, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the 2nd-shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Dominic Smith will hold the platoon advantage over Colin Rea in today's matchup.

Oracle Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the majors for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Andrew Knizner has a 76th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.7%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Andrew Knizner will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats. Andrew Knizner's footspeed has increased this season. His 25.01 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last year sits at 25.83 ft/sec now.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Shaw in the 75th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Oracle Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the majors for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Matt Shaw will have the handedness advantage over Carson Whisenhunt in today's game. Matt Shaw has a 75th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.6%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

Justin Turner is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 62% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. Oracle Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the majors for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Justin Turner will hold the platoon advantage over Carson Whisenhunt in today's game. Justin Turner's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased from last season to this one, rising from 19.1% to 25.4%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Chapman in the 96th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Matt Chapman is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. Oracle Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the majors for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats across the board, and Matt Chapman will hold that advantage in today's game.

Oracle Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the majors for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Casey Schmitt will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats. Casey Schmitt has seen a significant gain in his exit velocity on flyballs lately; just compare his 96.9-mph average over the last two weeks to his seasonal EV of 93.6-mph. In terms of his wOBA and overall offense, Casey Schmitt has had some very poor luck this year. His .324 mark falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .342.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willy Adames in the 90th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Willy Adames is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Oracle Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the majors for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Willy Adames will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.