Dodger Stadium
Rodolfo Castro has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.
Bryan Reynolds's batting average ability is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Bryan Reynolds is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game. The 8th-shallowest centerfield fences among all stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium. Bryan Reynolds has made sizeable improvements with his Barrel%, upping his 7.9% rate last season to 13.9% this year. Bryan Reynolds's average exit velocity has risen significantly from last season to this one, averaging 92.3-mph now compared to just 90.2-mph then.
When estimating his overall offensive talent, Andrew McCutchen ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Andrew McCutchen is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this game. The 8th-shallowest centerfield fences among all stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium. In the last two weeks, Andrew McCutchen's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 92.4-mph over the course of the season to 95.8-mph of late. Over the last two weeks, Andrew McCutchen's 62.1% rate of hitting balls at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 47.2%.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Vargas in the 82nd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Miguel Vargas hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 84th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense grades out as the 11th-weakest out of all the teams on the slate today. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Miguel Vargas will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Miguel Vargas has seen a big increase in his exit velocity on flyballs of late; just compare his 93.6-mph average in the last week to his seasonal figure of 90.6-mph.
James Outman will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mitch Keller in today's matchup. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense grades out as the 12th-weakest out of all the teams on the slate today. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and James Outman will hold that advantage today. James Outman has seen a significant increase in his exit velocity on flyballs of late; just compare his 96.3-mph average in the past two weeks to his seasonal EV of 94.1-mph. Checking in at the 79th percentile, James Outman sits with a .334 BABIP this year.
When estimating his batting average ability, Freddie Freeman is projected as the 2nd-best batter in baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Freddie Freeman is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. The 8th-shallowest centerfield fences among all stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium. Freddie Freeman will have the handedness advantage over Mitch Keller today. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense grades out as the 11th-weakest out of all the teams on the slate today.
As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Max Muncy ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Max Muncy is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in today's game. Max Muncy will have the handedness advantage against Mitch Keller in today's matchup. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense grades out as the 11th-weakest out of all the teams on the slate today. Max Muncy will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Jack Suwinski ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jack Suwinski is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Jack Suwinski will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael Grove in today's game. Jack Suwinski has seen a sizeable improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs recently; just compare his 105.7-mph average in the last week to his seasonal figure of 94.8-mph. Jack Suwinski's launch angle this year (24°) is a considerable increase over his 14.4° mark last season.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Henry Davis in the 76th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Henry Davis is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this game. The 8th-shallowest centerfield fences among all stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium. In the past two weeks' worth of games, Henry Davis's swing has been well optimized for base hits, notching a 56.3% of balls hit with a launch angle in the optimal range of -4° to 26°.
Jason Heyward will have the handedness advantage against Mitch Keller today. Jason Heyward hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.5% — 94th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense grades out as the 11th-weakest out of all the teams on the slate today. Jason Heyward will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats. Jason Heyward's launch angle this season (17.6°) is considerably higher than his 12.9° figure last year.
The 8th-shallowest centerfield fences among all stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium. Austin Hedges has seen a substantial gain in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 87.3-mph average to last year's 84.2-mph figure. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.214) may lead us to conclude that Austin Hedges has experienced some negative variance this year with his .173 actual batting average.
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Mookie Betts ranks as the 15th-best hitter in the league. Mookie Betts is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in today's game. The 8th-shallowest centerfield fences among all stadiums are found in Dodger Stadium. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense grades out as the 11th-weakest out of all the teams on the slate today. Mookie Betts 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 David Peralta in the 86th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. David Peralta will hold the platoon advantage against Mitch Keller today. David Peralta hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.5% — 94th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense grades out as the 11th-weakest out of all the teams on the slate today. David Peralta will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
Carlos Santana is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. Carlos Santana has been hot recently, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 88.8-mph to 92.1-mph in the last 14 days. As it relates to plate discipline, Carlos Santana's skill is quite strong, posting a 1.82 K/BB rate this year while grading out in in the 78th percentile.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Rojas in the 83rd percentile when estimating his batting average talent. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense grades out as the 11th-weakest out of all the teams on the slate today. Miguel Rojas will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats. This season, Miguel Rojas has experienced a significant increase in his exit velocity on flyballs, now sitting at an average of 89.4 mph compared to last year's 86.7 mph mark. Miguel Rojas's launch angle recently (19.5° in the last two weeks) is a significant increase over his 9.7° seasonal figure.
J.D. Martinez has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.
Joshua Palacios has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.
