Colorado @ San Diego Picks & Props

The 2nd-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Petco Park. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid. Yanquiel Fernandez will have the handedness advantage over Dylan Cease in today's game.

Kyle Karros's BABIP ability is projected in the 89th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The 2nd-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Petco Park. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ezequiel Tovar in the 85th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. The 2nd-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Petco Park. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid. Ezequiel Tovar's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has improved from last year to this one, going from 43% to 51.5%. Ezequiel Tovar has had bad variance on his side thus far when it comes to his wOBA this year; his .312 mark is significantly deflated relative to his .325 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The 2nd-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Petco Park. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid. Elias Diaz will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats. Elias Diaz's launch angle this season (18.4°) is quite a bit better than his 7.3° angle last year. Elias Diaz's speed has gotten better this season. His 24.41 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last year sits at 24.99 ft/sec now.

Jordan Beck's BABIP skill is projected in the 82nd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jordan Beck is projected to hit 4th in the batting order today. The 2nd-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Petco Park. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid. Jordan Beck has recorded a .332 BABIP this year, placing in the 89th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brenton Doyle in the 82nd percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Brenton Doyle is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this game. The 2nd-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Petco Park. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid. As it relates to his wOBA and overall offense, Brenton Doyle has been unlucky this year. His .291 rate falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .315.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Freeman in the 91st percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Tyler Freeman is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in today's game. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid. Tyler Freeman has been unlucky in regards to his wOBA this year; his .315 mark is significantly deflated relative to his .331 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Tyler Freeman has shown good plate discipline this year, checking in at the 84th percentile with a 1.6 K/BB rate.

The 2nd-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Petco Park. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Arraez as the 4th-best batter in the game when estimating his batting average skill. Luis Arraez is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today. The 2nd-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Petco Park. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid. Batting from the opposite that Bradley Blalock throws from, Luis Arraez will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan O'Hearn in the 93rd percentile when estimating his batting average talent. The 2nd-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Petco Park. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid. Ryan O'Hearn will have the handedness advantage over Bradley Blalock today. Ryan O'Hearn is likely to have an edge against every reliever for the duration of the game, since the bullpen of the Colorado Rockies has just 1 same-handed RP.

Mickey Moniak is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 52% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid. Hitting from the opposite that Dylan Cease throws from, Mickey Moniak will have the upper hand today. Mickey Moniak's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved from last year to this one, going from 13% to 18%.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Fernando Tatis Jr. ranks as the 9th-best batter in the game. Fernando Tatis Jr. is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this game. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid. Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.5% — 98th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Fernando Tatis Jr. will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ramon Laureano in the 87th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Ramon Laureano is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. The 2nd-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Petco Park. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics across the board, and Ramon Laureano will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill in the 95th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid. Jackson Merrill will have the handedness advantage over Bradley Blalock in today's game. The Colorado Rockies have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Jackson Merrill has a strong chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game. Jackson Merrill hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.3% — 92nd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.

This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid. Freddy Fermin hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 84th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Freddy Fermin will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 95th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Manny Machado is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this game. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid. Manny Machado hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.1% — 90th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Manny Machado will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Hunter Goodman is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order today. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid. Hunter Goodman hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 86th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. In the past 7 days, Hunter Goodman's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 95-mph over the course of the season to 107.2-mph in recent games. Compared to last season, Hunter Goodman has improved his ability to hit the ball at a launch angle ideal for base hits, increasing his percentage of balls hit between -4° and 26° from 33.6% to 40.2% this season.

Gavin Sheets is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid. Batting from the opposite that Bradley Blalock throws from, Gavin Sheets will have the upper hand in today's matchup. The Colorado Rockies have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Gavin Sheets has a strong chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game. Gavin Sheets will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Cronenworth in the 83rd percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. The 2nd-shallowest CF dimensions in MLB are found in Petco Park. This game is projected to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games today (75%); there is a small yet noteworthy link with increased offense (and decreased strikeouts) when the weather is humid. Jake Cronenworth will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bradley Blalock today. Jake Cronenworth will probably have an advantage against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Colorado Rockies has just 1 same-handed RP.