Chicago @ Philadelphia Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ian Happ in the 87th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Ian Happ is penciled in 1st in the lineup in today's game. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. The switch-hitting Ian Happ will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side (0) today against Zack Wheeler. Ian Happ has an 82nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.5%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 9th-shallowest LF fences today.

Kyle Tucker projects as the 7th-best hitter in baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kyle Tucker is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. Dingers are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in Major League Baseball. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. Kyle Tucker will have the handedness advantage against Zack Wheeler in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Shaw in the 79th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Dingers are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in Major League Baseball. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. In the past week's worth of games, Matt Shaw's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 4.3% up to 11.8%.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Dansby Swanson ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Dansby Swanson is penciled in 5th in the batting order in today's game. Dingers are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in Major League Baseball. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. In the past 7 days, Dansby Swanson's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 94.6-mph over the course of the season to 98.9-mph in recent games.

The #5 park in MLB for suppressing batting average to righties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Citizens Bank Park. Citizens Bank Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which often leads to worse offense. Among all the teams playing today, the 4th-strongest infield defense belongs to the Chicago Cubs. Alec Bohm's launch angle this season (6.7°) is significantly lower than his 10° angle last year. Alec Bohm's launch angle lately (2.9° over the past two weeks) is considerably lower than his 6.7° seasonal mark.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Pete Crow-Armstrong in the 82nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Pete Crow-Armstrong is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 62% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. Dingers are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in Major League Baseball. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. Hitting from the opposite that Zack Wheeler throws from, Pete Crow-Armstrong will have an edge in today's matchup.

Dingers are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in Major League Baseball. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. Carson Kelly has made substantial gains with his Barrel%, improving his 6.6% rate last year to 13.3% this year. Carson Kelly has compiled a .371 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) this year, placing in the 95th percentile for hitting ability according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. By putting up a .387 wOBA (a leading indicator of offensive ability) this year, Carson Kelly is positioned in the 93rd percentile.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Michael Busch ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Dingers are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in Major League Baseball. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. Batting from the opposite that Zack Wheeler throws from, Michael Busch will have the upper hand today. In the past 7 days, Michael Busch's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 93.7-mph over the course of the season to 102.6-mph recently.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nico Hoerner in the 97th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Dingers are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in Major League Baseball. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. Compared to his seasonal average of 12.5°, Nico Hoerner has significantly improved his launch angle in recent games, posting a 18.3° figure over the last 14 days. Nico Hoerner has compiled a .291 Expected Batting Average this year, placing in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Seiya Suzuki projects as the 17th-best hitter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today. Dingers are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in Major League Baseball. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. Seiya Suzuki has made substantial gains with his Barrel%, upping his 11.5% rate last year to 17.6% this season.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Kyle Schwarber ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Kyle Schwarber is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. Dingers are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in Major League Baseball. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Kyle Schwarber will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

As it relates to his batting average ability, Trea Turner is projected as the 13th-best batter in the league by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Trea Turner is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Dingers are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in Major League Baseball. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. Trea Turner will have the handedness advantage over Matthew Boyd in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nick Castellanos in the 91st percentile when assessing his batting average ability. Nick Castellanos is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today. Dingers are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in Major League Baseball. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. Batting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Nick Castellanos will have an advantage in today's game.

Edmundo Sosa's BABIP talent is projected in the 76th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Dingers are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in Major League Baseball. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. Edmundo Sosa will have the handedness advantage over Matthew Boyd in today's matchup. Edmundo Sosa will benefit from the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, J.T. Realmuto ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). J.T. Realmuto is penciled in 5th on the lineup card today. Dingers are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in Major League Baseball. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. J.T. Realmuto will hold the platoon advantage against Matthew Boyd in today's game.

Otto Kemp's BABIP skill is projected in the 76th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Dingers are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in Major League Baseball. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. Batting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Otto Kemp will have an edge in today's matchup. Otto Kemp will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Dingers are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in Major League Baseball. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. Hitting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Weston Wilson will have an advantage in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Weston Wilson will hold that advantage today. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.349) implies that Weston Wilson has had some very poor luck since the start of last season with his .327 actual wOBA.

Dingers are generally more common at venues with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest in Major League Baseball. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast expects for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. Johan Rojas will have the handedness advantage over Matthew Boyd in today's game. Extreme groundball hitters like Johan Rojas tend to be more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Matthew Boyd. Johan Rojas will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.