Chicago vs Miami Picks & Props

Edgar Quero's batting average skill is projected to be in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Edgar Quero has posted a .318 BABIP since the start of last season, checking in at the 80th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Everson Pereira in the 80th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. LoanDepot Park has the 5th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all major league stadiums. Since the start of last season, Everson Pereira's flyball exit velocity (a reliable standard to study power) ranks in the 96th percentile at 97.7 mph. Everson Pereira and his 24.8° launch angle on his hardest-hit balls rank in 97th percentile, among the highest in MLB since the start of last season. Everson Pereira is notably athletic, checking in at the 75th percentile in Sprint Speed at 28.31 ft/sec since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Connor Norby in the 93rd percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Connor Norby will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats. Connor Norby has done a good job optimizing his launch angle on his hardest-hit balls. His 21.3° angle is among the highest in the game since the start of last season (97th percentile). The standard deviation of Connor Norby's launch angle since the start of last season (23.7°) is in the 99th percentile. A low figure like this tends to lead to a higher batting average on balls in play. Connor Norby has recorded a .319 BABIP since the start of last season, grading out in the 79th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Otto Lopez in the 97th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Otto Lopez is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics across the board, and Otto Lopez will hold that advantage in today's game. Sporting a .282 Expected Batting Average (an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) based on Statcast data) since the start of last season , Otto Lopez has performed in the 88th percentile. Grading out in the 87th percentile of THE BAT X's Spray Score since the start of last season, Otto Lopez demonstrated exceptional skill in hitting the ball to all fields - an important skill for achieving a high batting average.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Miguel Vargas ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Miguel Vargas is penciled in 3rd in the batting order today. Miguel Vargas hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 93rd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 6th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. In terms of the ability to lift the ball for power, Miguel Vargas ranks in the 97th percentile with a 22.2° launch angle, which is among the highest angles in baseball. The standard deviation of Miguel Vargas's launch angle since the start of last season (26.4°) is in the 78th percentile. A low deviation like this tends to lead to a higher rate of base hits.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luisangel Acuna in the 79th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Luisangel Acuna hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.9% — 100th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's 6th-shallowest CF fences today.

When assessing his BABIP ability, Owen Caissie is projected as the 19th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Owen Caissie will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Erick Fedde in today's matchup... and even better, Fedde has a large platoon split. Owen Caissie will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats. Owen Caissie is very fast, grading out in the 84th percentile in Sprint Speed at 27.85 ft/sec this year.

Liam Hicks is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in today's game. Given Erick Fedde's large platoon split, Liam Hicks will have a big advantage batting from the opposite side of the plate in today's game. Liam Hicks will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats. Liam Hicks is in the 99th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34°, the launch angle range that tends to best-produce home runs (21.6% rate since the start of last season). With a 1.3 K/BB rate since the start of last season, Liam Hicks has displayed impressive plate discipline, checking in at the 94th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xavier Edwards as the 20th-best hitter in the game when it comes to his batting average talent. Xavier Edwards is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 50% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the plate, Xavier Edwards will get to bat from his better side against a pitcher with a large platoon split (Erick Fedde) today. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and Xavier Edwards will hold that advantage in today's matchup. With a .281 Expected Batting Average (an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) based on Statcast data) since the start of last season , Xavier Edwards is positioned in the 86th percentile.

Austin Hays is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in today's game. Austin Hays has done a good job optimizing his launch angle on his hardest-hit balls. His 15.1° mark is among the highest in MLB since the start of last season (76th percentile). Grading out in the 81st percentile, Austin Hays sports a .320 BABIP since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chase Meidroth in the 84th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Chase Meidroth is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in today's game. With a 1.58 K/BB rate since the start of last season, Chase Meidroth has shown good plate discipline, placing in the 85th percentile.

Jakob Marsee is penciled in 1st in the lineup today. Jakob Marsee will hold the platoon advantage over Erick Fedde in today's game... and the cherry on top, Fedde has a large platoon split. Jakob Marsee will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats. Using Statcast metrics, Jakob Marsee is in the 92nd percentile for offensive skills via the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season at .354. Using Statcast data, Jakob Marsee grades out in the 94th percentile per the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average since the start of last season at .289.

Tristan Peters will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Janson Junk in today's matchup.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Andrew Benintendi ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Andrew Benintendi will have the handedness advantage over Janson Junk today.

Given Erick Fedde's large platoon split, Griffin Conine will have a tremendous advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate today. Griffin Conine will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats. Based on Statcast metrics, Griffin Conine grades out in the 84th percentile for hitting ability via the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season at .339. Griffin Conine's 95.3-mph exit velocity on flyballs (a reliable metric to evaluate power) grades out in the 84th percentile since the start of last season.

Given Erick Fedde's large platoon split, Graham Pauley will have a tremendous advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate in today's game. Graham Pauley hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38% — 79th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 6th-shallowest CF fences today. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats in all categories, and Graham Pauley will hold that advantage today. Graham Pauley has exhibited impressive plate discipline since the start of last season, checking in at the 79th percentile with a 1.9 K/BB rate.

Munetaka Murakami is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. Munetaka Murakami will have the handedness advantage against Janson Junk today. Over the past week, Munetaka Murakami has been performing exceptionally well at the plate with a wOBA of .683.

Javier Sanoja has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 3 games.

Agustin Ramirez has gone over 0.5 in 1 of his last 4 games.

Reese McGuire has gone over 0.5 in 0 of his last 2 games.