St. Louis @ San Francisco Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Walker in the 78th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. The #3 venue in the majors for boosting batting average to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day. Among every team on the slate today, the worst infield defense is that of the San Francisco Giants. Jordan Walker has made significant improvements with his Barrel% in recent games, upping his 11.1% seasonal rate to 28.6% over the past week.

The #3 venue in the majors for boosting batting average to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day. Among every team on the slate today, the worst infield defense is that of the San Francisco Giants.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Ivan Herrera ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ivan Herrera is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game. The #3 venue in the majors for boosting batting average to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day. Ivan Herrera has an 82nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.7%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of baseball's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Matt Chapman ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Matt Chapman is penciled in 4th in the batting order today. The #3 venue in the majors for boosting batting average to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day. Hitters such as Matt Chapman with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Michael McGreevy who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum.

The #3 venue in the game for boosting batting average to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. In MLB, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the 2nd-shallowest. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day. The switch-hitting Patrick Bailey will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side (0) today against Michael McGreevy. Patrick Bailey will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Thomas Saggese in the 95th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Thomas Saggese is penciled in 5th in the lineup in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 84% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. The #3 venue in the majors for boosting batting average to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day. Thomas Saggese has a 98th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (40%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the league's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

The #3 venue in the game for boosting batting average to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day. Nolan Gorman will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Justin Verlander in today's game. Nolan Gorman pulls many of his flyballs (34.3% — 85th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Among every team on the slate today, the worst infield defense is that of the San Francisco Giants.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willy Adames in the 90th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Willy Adames is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The #3 venue in the majors for boosting batting average to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day. Extreme groundball batters like Willy Adames generally hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Michael McGreevy.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Lars Nootbaar ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Lars Nootbaar is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card today. The #3 venue in the game for boosting batting average to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. In MLB, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the 2nd-shallowest. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day.

Alec Burleson's batting average ability is projected to be in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Alec Burleson is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order today. The #3 venue in the game for boosting batting average to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. In MLB, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the 2nd-shallowest. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day.

The #3 venue in the majors for boosting batting average to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day. Pedro Pages has an 85th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 2nd-shallowest RF fences today. Among every team on the slate today, the worst infield defense is that of the San Francisco Giants.

Nolan Arenado is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game. The #3 venue in the majors for boosting batting average to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day. Among every team on the slate today, the worst infield defense is that of the San Francisco Giants. Nolan Arenado is an extreme flyball hitter and squares off against the weak outfield defense of San Francisco (#1-worst on the slate).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jung Hoo Lee in the 96th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. The #3 venue in the game for boosting batting average to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. In MLB, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the 2nd-shallowest. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day. Jung Hoo Lee will hold the platoon advantage against Michael McGreevy in today's game.

The #3 venue in the game for boosting batting average to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. In MLB, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the 2nd-shallowest. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day. Victor Scott II will hold the platoon advantage over Justin Verlander today. Among every team on the slate today, the worst infield defense is that of the San Francisco Giants.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Heliot Ramos in the 88th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Heliot Ramos is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. The #3 venue in the majors for boosting batting average to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day. Heliot Ramos has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.2%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of baseball's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jerar Encarnacion in the 91st percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. The #3 venue in the majors for boosting batting average to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day. Jerar Encarnacion has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.8%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Jerar Encarnacion will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Rafael Devers in the 96th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Rafael Devers is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. The #3 venue in the game for boosting batting average to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. In MLB, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the 2nd-shallowest. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day.

The #3 venue in the majors for boosting batting average to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats in all categories, and Casey Schmitt will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Casey Schmitt's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls in recent games (33.1° over the past two weeks) is quite a bit better than his 16.9° seasonal figure. Casey Schmitt has had some very poor luck with his wOBA this year; his .304 mark is a fair amount lower than his .327 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brendan Donovan in the 97th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Brendan Donovan is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card today. The #3 venue in the game for boosting batting average to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. In MLB, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the 2nd-shallowest. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day.

Bryce Eldridge is penciled in 5th in the batting order today. The #3 venue in the game for boosting batting average to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. In MLB, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the 2nd-shallowest. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day. Bryce Eldridge will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael McGreevy in today's matchup.

The #3 venue in the game for boosting batting average to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. In MLB, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the 2nd-shallowest. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most suitable for hitting of the day. Drew Gilbert will hold the platoon advantage over Michael McGreevy in today's game. Drew Gilbert will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.