Yankee Stadium
The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Mike Zunino's 93.7-mph exit velocity on flyballs (a reliable metric to measure power) grades out in the 76th percentile since the start of last season.
THE BAT X projects Andres Gimenez in the 86th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Andres Gimenez will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Gerrit Cole in today's matchup. Andres Gimenez has posted a .350 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, ranking in the 83rd percentile (according to THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data). Andres Gimenez has put up a .277 Expected Batting Average since the start of last season, checking in at the 81st percentile (according to THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data).
Upon assessing his BABIP ability, THE BAT X projects Amed Rosario to be the 18th-best hitter in MLB. Amed Rosario is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Even though THE BAT X estimates Amed Rosario' true talent level to be .316, a .061 disparity, he has unfortunately posted a .255 wOBA this year. Amed Rosario has notched a .282 Expected Batting Average since the start of last season, grading out in the 85th percentile (according to THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data).
Assessing his overall offensive captalent, Jose Ramirez scores in the 97th percentile in THE BAT X projects. Jose Ramirez is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this game. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Jose Ramirez pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (42.4% — 100th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest RF fences today. Jose Ramirez's maximum exit velocity (an advanced standard to measure power) has been 114.2 mph since the start of last season, grading out in the 91st percentile.
When assessing Will Brennan's batting average capability, THE BAT X places him in the 90th percentile. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Will Brennan will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Gerrit Cole in today's matchup. This year, Will Brennan has improved his speed. His Statcast Sprint speed has increased from 27.4 ft/sec last year to 28.28 ft/sec. Will Brennan has been unlucky in regards to his wOBA since the start of last season; his .308 rate is a fair amount lower than his .347 Expected wOBA (based on THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data).
The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Oswaldo Cabrera will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats. This season, Oswaldo Cabrera has improved his footspeed. His Statcast Sprint footspeed has increased from 27.41 ft/sec last year to 27.98 ft/sec. Although THE BAT X estimates his true talent level to be .309, which is a .094 difference, Oswaldo Cabrera has been unlucky this year with a .215 wOBA. Being one of the highest in the league, Oswaldo Cabrera's launch angle of stat1°, a dependable metric to assess a hitter's capacity to elevate the ball for power, places him at the 93rd percentile.
The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Aaron Hicks pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (38.1% — 97th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Aaron Hicks will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats. Aaron Hicks has displayed favorable plate discipline since the start of last season, grading out in the 81st percentile with a 2.04 K/BB rate.
As it relates to his BABIP capability, Myles Straw is projected in the 88th percentile by THE BAT X. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Myles Straw has a 100th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (48.1%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest RF fences today. Myles Straw has had some very poor luck with his wOBA this year; his .292 rate is deflated compared to his .323 Expected wOBA (based on THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data). In terms of a 1.69 K/BB rate, Myles Straw has demonstrated excellent plate discipline since the start of last season, placing him in the 89th percentile.
Assessing his overall offensive capskill, Josh Bell scores in the 89th percentile in THE BAT X projects. Josh Bell is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Despite THE BAT X estimating his true talent level to be .346, Josh Bell has had a stroke of misfortune this year, only compiling a .302 wOBA, resulting in a disparity of .044. Josh Bell has shown good plate discipline since the start of last season, ranking in the 95th percentile with a 1.39 K/BB rate.
The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 4th-strongest of the day for hitters.
In terms of his batting average ability, Steven Kwan ranks in the 93rd percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Steven Kwan is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Steven Kwan will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Gerrit Cole in today's matchup. Steven Kwan has experienced some negative variance in regards to his wOBA this year; his .309 figure is a fair amount lower than his .331 Expected wOBA (based on THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data).
Anthony Rizzo is penciled in 3rd in the lineup today. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Anthony Rizzo will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tanner Bibee in today's game. The Cleveland Guardians don't have any same-handed relievers in their bullpen, so Anthony Rizzo is guaranteed to never face a bullpen mismatch all game. Anthony Rizzo pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.8% — 87th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.
THE BAT X projects Josh Naylor in the 87th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Josh Naylor is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Josh Naylor will have the handedness advantage against Gerrit Cole today. Josh Naylor's speed has increased this season. His 25.2 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 26.08 ft/sec now.
Harrison Bader is penciled in 5th on the lineup card today. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Harrison Bader will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.
The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 4th-strongest of the day for hitters.
Estimating DJ LeMahieu's batting average ability, THE BAT X projects him in the 90th percentile. DJ LeMahieu is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. DJ LeMahieu has a 100th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (46.2%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the game's 7th-shallowest RF fences today. DJ LeMahieu will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.
When considering his overall offensive prowess, Gleyber Torres ranks in the 90th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Gleyber Torres is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this game. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Gleyber Torres has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.5%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the game's 7th-shallowest RF fences today. Gleyber Torres will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.
The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Jose Trevino will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.
Anthony Volpe is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card today. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Anthony Volpe will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to boost all of his stats. Anthony Volpe is remarkably quick, grading out in the 84th percentile in Sprint Speed at 28.32 ft/sec this year.
The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 13.8-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Willie Calhoun will hold the platoon advantage against Tanner Bibee today. The Cleveland Guardians don't have any same-handed relievers in their bullpen, so Willie Calhoun is guaranteed to never face a bullpen mismatch the whole game. Willie Calhoun will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.
