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Rogers Centre has the shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. The standard deviation of Alex Call's launch angle this year (25.6°) is in the 88th percentile. A low figure like this tends to lead to a higher rate of hits on balls in play. By putting up a 1.54 K/BB rate this year, Alex Call has displayed favorable plate discipline, checking in at the 88th percentile. Posting a .317 BABIP this year, Alex Call has performed in the 77th percentile.

Rogers Centre has the shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Miguel Rojas's average exit velocity has risen significantly from last season to this one, averaging 87.1-mph now compared to just 85-mph then. Miguel Rojas's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls this season (9.6°) is considerably higher than his 3.7° figure last year.

Rogers Centre has the shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Last year, Enrique Hernandez had an average launch angle of 7.7° on his hardest-hit balls, while this year it has significantly increased to 18.5°. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.223) provides evidence that Enrique Hernandez has experienced some negative variance this year with his .203 actual batting average.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alejandro Kirk in the 97th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Rogers Centre has the shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Alejandro Kirk will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats. Alejandro Kirk has seen a substantial gain in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 91.5-mph average to last season's 89.3-mph mark.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), George Springer ranks as the 15th-best batter in baseball. George Springer is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. George Springer hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.1% — 79th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats in all categories, and George Springer will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tommy Edman in the 75th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Rogers Centre has the shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Tommy Edman has had some very poor luck with his batting average this year; his .225 BA is quite a bit lower than his .279 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez in the 94th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Teoscar Hernandez is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this game. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Teoscar Hernandez hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 82nd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's 10th-shallowest CF fences today. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Teoscar Hernandez's true offensive ability to be a .333, providing some evidence that he has had bad variance on his side this year given the .018 difference between that mark and his actual .315 wOBA.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andres Gimenez in the 75th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Rogers Centre has the shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Andres Gimenez will hold the platoon advantage against Yoshinobu Yamamoto in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Andres Gimenez will hold that advantage today.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Mookie Betts ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Mookie Betts is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this matchup. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Mookie Betts hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 92nd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Mookie Betts's true offensive ability to be a .341, implying that he has suffered from bad luck this year given the .023 gap between that figure and his actual .318 wOBA.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nathan Lukes in the 88th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Nathan Lukes is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 56% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. Rogers Centre has the shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Nathan Lukes will hold the platoon advantage against Yoshinobu Yamamoto in today's matchup.

Shohei Ohtani projects as the 2nd-best batter in baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Shohei Ohtani is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this matchup. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Shohei Ohtani will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Kevin Gausman in today's matchup. Shohei Ohtani hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38% — 77th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

Daulton Varsho is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game. Rogers Centre has the shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Hitting from the opposite that Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws from, Daulton Varsho will have an advantage in today's matchup. Extreme groundball hitters like Daulton Varsho tend to be more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

As it relates to his batting average skill, Freddie Freeman is projected as the 17th-best hitter in Major League Baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Freddie Freeman is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in today's game. Rogers Centre has the shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Freddie Freeman will have the handedness advantage against Kevin Gausman in today's matchup.

When it comes to his batting average ability, Bo Bichette is projected as the 4th-best batter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Bo Bichette is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this matchup. Rogers Centre has the shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Bo Bichette will hold the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Will Smith ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Will Smith is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Will Smith hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 98th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing baseball's 10th-shallowest CF fences today. Compared to last year, Will Smith 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 36.4% to 48.9% this season.

As it relates to his batting average skill, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is projected as the best hitter in the league by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this game. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 89th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the 83rd percentile when assessing his batting average ability. Rogers Centre has the shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats in all categories, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ernie Clement in the 90th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Rogers Centre has the shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Ernie Clement will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats. Sporting a .281 batting average this year, Ernie Clement grades out in the 88th percentile.

Rogers Centre has the shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Max Muncy will hold the platoon advantage against Kevin Gausman in today's game. Using Statcast metrics, Max Muncy grades out in the 94th percentile for offensive ability per the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) this year at .373. This year, Max Muncy's 14% Barrel%, a reliable metric for measuring power, places him in the 88th percentile among his peers.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Addison Barger in the 77th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Rogers Centre has the shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. This game is projected to have the most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Addison Barger will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Yoshinobu Yamamoto in today's game. Addison Barger will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.