Los Angeles Dodgers

MLB Player Props

The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense profiles as the weakest out of every team playing today. Davis Schneider will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's game. Davis Schneider has been lucky in regards to his batting average this year; his .234 mark is a fair amount higher than his .176 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 Andres Gimenez in the 75th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Andres Gimenez's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls this season (13.6°) is a significant increase over his 9.2° figure last season. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Andres Gimenez's true offensive talent to be a .291, providing some evidence that he has experienced some negative variance this year given the .022 deviation between that mark and his actual .269 wOBA.

As it relates to his batting average ability, Bo Bichette is projected as the 4th-best batter in MLB by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Bo Bichette is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Blake Snell throws from, Bo Bichette will have the upper hand in today's game. Compared to last year, Bo Bichette 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 45% to 50% this season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ernie Clement in the 90th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Ernie Clement will have the handedness advantage against Blake Snell today. Placing in the 88th percentile, Ernie Clement has put up a .281 batting average this year.

The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Blake Snell throws from, Myles Straw will have an edge in today's matchup. When it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34° (the launch angle range that tends to optimize home runs), Myles Straw and his 18.6% rank in the 85th percentile this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alejandro Kirk in the 97th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Alejandro Kirk is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Blake Snell throws from, Alejandro Kirk will have the upper hand today. Alejandro Kirk has seen a notable improvement in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 91.5-mph average to last season's 89.3-mph EV.

George Springer projects as the 15th-best batter in the game, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). George Springer is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in today's game. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Blake Snell throws from, George Springer will have an advantage today. George Springer hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.1% — 79th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

As it relates to his batting average ability, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is projected as the best hitter in the league by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will hold the platoon advantage over Blake Snell in today's matchup. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 89th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andy Pages in the 83rd percentile when estimating his batting average skill. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Andy Pages will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats. Andy Pages has recorded a .278 Expected Batting Average this year, placing in the 84th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. A low launch angle standard deviation tends to lead to a higher rate of base hits, and Andy Pages's 24.2° mark (99th percentile) this year indicates a strong hitting profile.

The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Daulton Varsho is an extreme flyball batter and faces the strong outfield defense of Los Angeles (#2-best on the slate today). The Barrel% of Daulton Varsho has significantly improved, with an increase from 6.4% last year to 16.4% this season. Daulton Varsho has seen a notable gain in his exit velocity on flyballs this year; just compare his 96-mph average to last season's 91.1-mph EV. Daulton Varsho's average launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls this season (19.4°) is significantly better than his 14.8° angle last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Teoscar Hernandez in the 94th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Teoscar Hernandez is projected to hit 5th in the lineup today. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Teoscar Hernandez hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 82nd percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Teoscar Hernandez will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Shohei Ohtani ranks as the 2nd-best hitter in the league. Shohei Ohtani is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Trey Yesavage throws from, Shohei Ohtani will have an edge in today's matchup. Shohei Ohtani hits many of his flyballs to center field (38% — 77th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Will Smith in the 97th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Will Smith is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Will Smith hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 98th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. Will Smith will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tommy Edman in the 75th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Tommy Edman will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Tommy Edman has had some very poor luck with his batting average this year; his .225 BA is a fair amount lower than his .279 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Mookie Betts ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Mookie Betts is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Mookie Betts hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 92nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Mookie Betts will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Freddie Freeman as the 17th-best hitter in Major League Baseball when it comes to his batting average skill. Freddie Freeman is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Trey Yesavage throws from, Freddie Freeman will have an edge in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats in all categories, and Freddie Freeman will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Enrique Hernandez will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Enrique Hernandez's average launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls this season (18.5°) is a considerable increase over his 7.7° mark last season. Enrique Hernandez has been unlucky in regards to his batting average this year; his .203 BA is significantly deflated relative to his .223 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to drop to the lowest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an decrease in offense (and an increase in strikeouts). Max Muncy will have the handedness advantage over Trey Yesavage today. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Max Muncy will hold that advantage in today's game. Using Statcast metrics, Max Muncy grades out in the 94th percentile for offensive skills via the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) this year at .373. Max Muncy's 14% Barrel% (a reliable stat to study power) ranks in the 88th percentile this year.

Miguel Rojas has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.