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The #1 ballpark in baseball for suppressing BABIP to lefties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Petco Park.. Petco Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output.. Matthew Boyd will hold the platoon advantage over Jackson Merrill in today's matchup.. The Chicago Cubs infield defense grades out as the best among all the teams in action today.. When it comes to plate discipline, Jackson Merrill's skill is quite weak, sporting a 3.84 K/BB rate this year while ranking in in the 11th percentile.

Xander Bogaerts is penciled in 6th in the batting order in today's game.. Petco Park profiles as the #26 park in the majors for righty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Petco Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output.. The Chicago Cubs infield defense grades out as the best among all the teams in action today.. In the past week, Xander Bogaerts's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 5.5% down to 0%.

Petco Park profiles as the #26 park in the majors for righty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Petco Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output.. The Chicago Cubs infield defense grades out as the best among all the teams in action today.. Fernando Tatis Jr. is an extreme groundball hitter and squares off against the strong infield defense of Chicago (#1-best of the day).. Fernando Tatis Jr.'s launch angle this season (5.3°) is quite a bit lower than his 9.6° angle last season.

Petco Park profiles as the #26 park in the majors for righty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Petco Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output.. Today, Ty France is at a disadvantage facing the league's 6th-deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the opposite field at a 34.8% rate (86th percentile).. The Chicago Cubs infield defense grades out as the best among all the teams in action today.. Ty France has struggled with his Barrel% of late; his 9.3% seasonal rate has lowered to 0% in the last week.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 88th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Dansby Swanson hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.5% — 95th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.. Dansby Swanson has been unlucky this year, compiling a .303 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .333 — a .030 gap.

Samad Taylor is penciled in 8th on the lineup card in this matchup.. When starting against a southpaw this year, Samad Taylor has been lifted for a pinch-hitter 16% of the time.. Petco Park profiles as the #26 park in the majors for righty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Petco Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output.. The Chicago Cubs infield defense grades out as the best among all the teams in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Austin Hays in the 76th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent.. Austin Hays is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 58% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year.. In the league, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Hitting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Austin Hays will have an advantage in today's game.

The #1 ballpark in baseball for suppressing BABIP to lefties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Petco Park.. Petco Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output.. Today, Pete Crow-Armstrong is at a disadvantage facing the league's 6th-deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the pull field at a 42.8% rate (99th percentile).. Among every team on the slate today, the 3rd-strongest infield defense belongs to the San Diego Padres.. Pete Crow-Armstrong will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's matchup.

Jake Cronenworth is projected to bat 9th on the lineup card in today's game.. The #1 ballpark in baseball for suppressing BABIP to lefties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Petco Park.. Petco Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output.. Matthew Boyd will have the handedness advantage over Jake Cronenworth today.. The Chicago Cubs infield defense grades out as the best among all the teams in action today.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Seiya Suzuki hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.1% — 98th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.. Using Statcast data, Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 97th 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 .384.

In the league, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Carson Kelly has posted a .340 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, grading out in the 77th percentile for offensive ability according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.. Carson Kelly has shown impressive plate discipline this year, ranking in the 75th percentile with a 1.81 K/BB rate.

Petco Park profiles as the #26 park in the majors for righty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Petco Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output.. The Chicago Cubs infield defense grades out as the best among all the teams in action today.. Manny Machado's average exit velocity has declined of late; his 90-mph seasonal mark has dropped to 86.4-mph in the last two weeks' worth of games.. Manny Machado's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has decreased from last year to this one, falling from 46.6% to 41.1%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Campusano in the 23rd percentile when estimating his BABIP skill.. Luis Campusano is projected to bat 7th in the lineup today.. Luis Campusano has been pinch hit for 12% of the time when starting against a left-handed pitcher this year.. Petco Park profiles as the #26 park in the majors for righty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Petco Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output.

Nico Hoerner is penciled in 6th on the lineup card in this matchup.. Petco Park profiles as the #26 park in the majors for righty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Petco Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output.. Hitting from the same side that Michael King throws from, Nico Hoerner encounters a tough challenge in today's matchup.. Nico Hoerner has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.7%) but may find it hard to clear baseball's 6th-deepest RF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ian Happ in the 90th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability.. Ian Happ is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. As a switch-hitter who bats better from the 0 side of the dish, Ian Happ will get to bat from his strong side against Michael King in today's game.. In the past two weeks, Ian Happ's 50% rate of hitting balls at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 39.9%.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Alex Bregman ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Alex Bregman is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this matchup.. In the league, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Alex Bregman has made significant improvements with his Barrel% in recent games, bettering his 6.1% seasonal rate to 13.6% over the last 14 days.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Michael Busch ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Michael Busch is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. In the league, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Michael Busch will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael King in today's game.

In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Hitting from the opposite that Michael King throws from, Michael Conforto will have an advantage in today's game.. Michael Conforto has made significant strides with his Barrel% recently, improving his 11.6% seasonal rate to 16.7% in the past two weeks' worth of games.. In the last 14 days, Michael Conforto's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 93.7-mph over the course of the season to 97.8-mph lately.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 88th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill.. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Dansby Swanson hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.5% — 95th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.. Dansby Swanson has been unlucky this year, compiling a .303 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .333 — a .030 gap.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game.. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Seiya Suzuki hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.1% — 98th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Michael Busch ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Michael Busch is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. In the league, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest.. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Austin Hays in the 76th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent.. Austin Hays is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 58% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year.. In the league, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest.. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ian Happ in the 90th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability.. Ian Happ is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game.. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. As a switch-hitter who bats better from the 0 side of the dish, Ian Happ will get to bat from his strong side against Michael King in today's game.

In the league, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest.. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Carson Kelly has posted a .340 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, grading out in the 77th percentile for offensive ability according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.. Carson Kelly has shown impressive plate discipline this year, ranking in the 75th percentile with a 1.81 K/BB rate.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability.. Manny Machado is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game.. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Batting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Manny Machado will have the upper hand in today's game.

Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Hitting from the opposite that Michael King throws from, Michael Conforto will have an advantage in today's game.. Michael Conforto has made significant strides with his Barrel% recently, improving his 11.6% seasonal rate to 16.7% in the past two weeks' worth of games.. In the last 14 days, Michael Conforto's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 93.7-mph over the course of the season to 97.8-mph lately.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Pete Crow-Armstrong is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this matchup.. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Pete Crow-Armstrong will have the handedness advantage against Michael King in today's game.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Fernando Tatis Jr. ranks as the 8th-best hitter in the game.. Fernando Tatis Jr. is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game.. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Batting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Fernando Tatis Jr. will have an edge today.

Xander Bogaerts is penciled in 6th in the batting order in today's game.. Petco Park profiles as the #26 park in the majors for righty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. The Chicago Cubs infield defense grades out as the best among all the teams in action today.. In the past week, Xander Bogaerts's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 5.5% down to 0%.. Xander Bogaerts's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has fallen off recently, falling from 12% on the season to 0% in the past week's worth of games.

Jackson Merrill's batting average talent is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Jackson Merrill is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game.. In the league, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest.. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.

Ty France's batting average talent is projected to be in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Ty France is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this matchup.. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Hitting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Ty France will have the upper hand today.

Petco Park profiles as the #26 park in the majors for righty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Hitting from the same side that Michael King throws from, Alex Bregman will have a tough matchup in today's matchup.. Among every team on the slate today, the 3rd-strongest infield defense belongs to the San Diego Padres.. Playing on the road typically weakens hitter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Alex Bregman in today's matchup.. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Alex Bregman's true offensive ability to be a .336, providing some evidence that he has had some very good luck this year given the .018 gap between that figure and his actual .354 wOBA.

Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Batting from the opposite that Matthew Boyd throws from, Luis Campusano will have an advantage in today's matchup.. Luis Campusano hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.1% — 79th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game.. Luis Campusano will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Jake Cronenworth is projected to bat 9th on the lineup card in today's game.. The #1 ballpark in baseball for suppressing BABIP to lefties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Petco Park.. Matthew Boyd will have the handedness advantage over Jake Cronenworth today.. The Chicago Cubs infield defense grades out as the best among all the teams in action today.. Jake Cronenworth's launch angle this season (11.2°) is significantly worse than his 14.5° angle last year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nico Hoerner in the 2nd percentile when it comes to his home run ability.. Nico Hoerner is penciled in 6th on the lineup card in this matchup.. Petco Park profiles as the #26 park in the majors for righty base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Petco Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output.. Hitting from the same side that Michael King throws from, Nico Hoerner encounters a tough challenge in today's matchup.

Samad Taylor's BABIP talent is projected in the 91st percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Samad Taylor will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Matthew Boyd in today's matchup.. Samad Taylor hits many of his flyballs to center field (40% — 97th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.

Pedro Ramirez's batting average talent is projected to be in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.

In the league, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest.. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Jake Cronenworth will hold that advantage today.. Jake Cronenworth has made significant improvements with his Barrel% lately, bettering his 4.1% seasonal rate to 11.8% over the past two weeks.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 88th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill.. Among all major league stadiums, Petco Park has the lowest average fence height.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 2nd-best hitting conditions of all games on the slate.. Dansby Swanson hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.5% — 95th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.. Dansby Swanson has been unlucky this year, compiling a .303 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .333 — a .030 gap.