St. Louis @ San Francisco Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lars Nootbaar in the 89th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Lars Nootbaar is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game. Oracle Park projects as the #3 field in the game for lefty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest right field dimensions among all stadiums are found in Oracle Park. Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Walker in the 78th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Oracle Park grades out as the #3 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°. Out of every team in action today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense is that of the the San Francisco Giants. Jordan Walker has made sizeable strides with his Barrel% lately, upping his 11.1% seasonal rate to 28.6% in the past 7 days.

Oracle Park grades out as the #3 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°. Out of every team in action today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense is that of the the San Francisco Giants.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Thomas Saggese in the 95th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. Oracle Park grades out as the #3 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°. Thomas Saggese has a 98th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (40%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Out of every team in action today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense is that of the the San Francisco Giants.

Jimmy Crooks's BABIP skill is projected in the 81st percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Oracle Park projects as the #3 field in the game for lefty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest right field dimensions among all stadiums are found in Oracle Park. Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°. Jimmy Crooks will hold the platoon advantage over Logan Webb today.

Nolan Arenado is penciled in 4th in the batting order today. Oracle Park grades out as the #3 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°. Extreme groundball hitters like Nolan Arenado generally hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Logan Webb. Out of every team in action today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense is that of the the San Francisco Giants.

Oracle Park grades out as the #3 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°. Pedro Pages has an 85th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards the game's 2nd-shallowest RF fences today. Out of every team in action today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense is that of the the San Francisco Giants.

Oracle Park projects as the #3 field in the game for lefty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest right field dimensions among all stadiums are found in Oracle Park. Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°. Victor Scott II will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Logan Webb in today's matchup. Out of every team in action today, the 5th-weakest outfield defense is that of the the San Francisco Giants.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willy Adames in the 90th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Willy Adames is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Oracle Park grades out as the #3 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°. Extreme flyball batters like Willy Adames tend to perform better against extreme groundball pitchers like Andre Pallante.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brendan Donovan in the 97th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Brendan Donovan is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in today's game. Oracle Park projects as the #3 field in the game for lefty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest right field dimensions among all stadiums are found in Oracle Park. Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alec Burleson in the 94th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Alec Burleson is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Oracle Park projects as the #3 field in the game for lefty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest right field dimensions among all stadiums are found in Oracle Park. Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Matt Chapman ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Matt Chapman is penciled in 4th in the lineup in today's game. Oracle Park grades out as the #3 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°. Bats such as Matt Chapman with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Andre Pallante who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ivan Herrera in the 92nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Ivan Herrera is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game. Oracle Park grades out as the #3 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°. Ivan Herrera has an 82nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.7%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Heliot Ramos in the 88th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Heliot Ramos is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this game. Oracle Park grades out as the #3 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°. Heliot Ramos has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.2%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest RF fences today.

Oracle Park projects as the #3 field in the game for lefty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest right field dimensions among all stadiums are found in Oracle Park. Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°. The switch-hitting Patrick Bailey will have the advantage of batting from from his better side (0) today against Andre Pallante. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Patrick Bailey will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jung Hoo Lee in the 96th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Oracle Park projects as the #3 field in the game for lefty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest right field dimensions among all stadiums are found in Oracle Park. Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°. Jung Hoo Lee will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andre Pallante today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Rafael Devers in the 96th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Rafael Devers is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup today. Oracle Park projects as the #3 field in the game for lefty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest right field dimensions among all stadiums are found in Oracle Park. Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°.

Bryce Eldridge is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Oracle Park projects as the #3 field in the game for lefty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest right field dimensions among all stadiums are found in Oracle Park. Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°. Hitting from the opposite that Andre Pallante throws from, Bryce Eldridge will have an edge today.

Oracle Park grades out as the #3 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°. Casey Schmitt will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats. Over the past 14 days, Casey Schmitt has significantly improved the launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls: 33.1° compared to his seasonal mark of 16.9°. Casey Schmitt has experienced some negative variance in regards to his wOBA this year; his .304 rate is a good deal lower than his .327 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Oracle Park projects as the #3 field in the game for lefty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest right field dimensions among all stadiums are found in Oracle Park. Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°. Drew Gilbert will hold the platoon advantage over Andre Pallante in today's game. Drew Gilbert will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.

Oracle Park grades out as the #3 venue in MLB for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 2nd-coldest weather on the slate at 81°. Christian Koss has an 80th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.4%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the game's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Christian Koss will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats. Christian Koss has been very good at hitting the ball to all fields (a key skill for batting average), placing in the 75th percentile in THE BAT X's Spray Score this year.

Nolan Gorman has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.