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MLB Player Props

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Bryce Teodosio ranks in the 1st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Bryce Teodosio is penciled in 7th in the batting order in this matchup. Wrigley Field profiles as the #24 stadium in the majors for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with lower temperatures, and the weather forecast for this game predicts the lowest temperature on the slate at 40°. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 19.6-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for hurlers.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Oswald Peraza in the 20th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Oswald Peraza is projected to hit 9th in the batting order today. Wrigley Field profiles as the #24 stadium in the majors for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with lower temperatures, and the weather forecast for this game predicts the lowest temperature on the slate at 40°. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 19.6-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for hurlers.

Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. Logan O'Hoppe will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Matthew Boyd in today's game. Logan O'Hoppe pulls many of his flyballs (34.2% — 79th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 6th-shallowest LF fences today. As it relates to his batting average, Logan O'Hoppe has experienced some negative variance since the start of last season. His .213 rate falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .253. Logan O'Hoppe's 14% Barrel% (a reliable stat to evaluate power) grades out in the 88th percentile since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nolan Schanuel in the 94th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Nolan Schanuel is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. Nolan Schanuel has compiled a .277 batting average since the start of last season, grading out in the 85th percentile.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Dansby Swanson ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest left field fences in Major League Baseball. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. Dansby Swanson will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Yusei Kikuchi in today's matchup... and even more favorably, Kikuchi has a large platoon split. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of every team on the slate today.

Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest left field fences in Major League Baseball. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. As a switch-hitter who is best from the 0 side of the plate, Dylan Carlson will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side against a pitcher with a large platoon split (Yusei Kikuchi) in this game. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of every team on the slate today. Dylan Carlson will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alex Bregman in the 94th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Alex Bregman is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. Considering Yusei Kikuchi's large platoon split, Alex Bregman will have a colossal advantage batting from the opposite side of the dish today. Alex Bregman pulls a lot of his flyballs (36.3% — 89th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 6th-shallowest LF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Zach Neto in the 90th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Zach Neto is projected to bat 1st in the lineup today. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. Hitting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Zach Neto will have an advantage today. Zach Neto pulls many of his flyballs (37.7% — 94th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 6th-shallowest LF fences today.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Jorge Soler ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jorge Soler is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. Jorge Soler will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Matthew Boyd today. Jorge Soler pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.7% — 82nd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 6th-shallowest LF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Pete Crow-Armstrong in the 82nd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Pete Crow-Armstrong is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of every team on the slate today. Pete Crow-Armstrong is an extreme flyball batter and squares off against the weak outfield defense of Los Angeles (#2-worst of all teams on the slate today).

Yoan Moncada's BABIP skill is projected in the 79th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Yoan Moncada is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this game. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. Yoan Moncada pulls many of his flyballs (35.8% — 87th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.240) provides evidence that Yoan Moncada has been unlucky since the start of last season with his .226 actual batting average.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Ian Happ ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ian Happ is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this game. Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest left field fences in Major League Baseball. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of every team on the slate today.

Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest left field fences in Major League Baseball. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. Hitting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Travis d'Arnaud will have an edge in today's matchup. Travis d'Arnaud's 13.3% Barrel% (an advanced metric to measure power) ranks in the 85th percentile since the start of last season.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Mike Trout ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Mike Trout is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest left field fences in Major League Baseball. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. Hitting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Mike Trout will have an advantage in today's matchup.

Carson Kelly has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (100% of the time), but he is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game. Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest left field fences in Major League Baseball. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. Given Yusei Kikuchi's large platoon split, Carson Kelly will have a massive advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish today. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of every team on the slate today.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Jo Adell ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Wrigley Field has the 5th-shallowest left field fences in Major League Baseball. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. Jo Adell will hold the platoon advantage over Matthew Boyd today. Jo Adell has had some very poor luck with his batting average since the start of last season; his .237 rate is a good deal lower than his .265 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. Given Yusei Kikuchi's large platoon split, Matt Shaw will have a huge advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish in today's matchup. Matt Shaw pulls many of his flyballs (33.9% — 76th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of every team on the slate today. Matt Shaw will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Michael Busch ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Michael Busch is penciled in 1st in the lineup in today's game. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The Los Angeles Angels infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of every team on the slate today. Michael Busch will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.

Jeimer Candelario has gone over 0.5 in 1 of his last 2 games.

Josh Lowe has gone over 0.5 in 1 of his last 6 games.