Chicago @ New York props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Citi Field as the worst park in the league for RHB batting average. Built just 13 feet above sea level, Citi Field has one of the lowest altitudes in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output. Tim Anderson will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player today. Tim Anderson's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has declined from last year to this one, going from 14.8% to 7%. Tim Anderson's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has fallen off lately, going from 7% on the season to 0% over the last two weeks.

The #1 stadium in the game for suppressing batting average to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Citi Field. Built just 13 feet above sea level, Citi Field has one of the lowest altitudes in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output. Jose Quintana will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andrew Benintendi in today's matchup. Playing on the road generally lowers batter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Andrew Benintendi today. From last season to this one, Andrew Benintendi's flyball exit velocity has decreased from an average of 91.1 mph to 87.4 mph.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Francisco Lindor ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Francisco Lindor is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Citi Field has the shallowest CF dimensions in MLB. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Chicago White Sox infield defense projects as the 13th-worst out of every team today.

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Elvis Andrus will hold the platoon advantage against Jose Quintana today. Elvis Andrus hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 93rd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards MLB's shallowest CF fences in today's game. Among every team in action today, the 11th-weakest outfield defense is that of the New York Mets. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Elvis Andrus's true offensive ability to be a .301, providing some evidence that he this year given the .046 deviation between that figure and his actual .255 wOBA.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Nimmo in the 94th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Brandon Nimmo is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card today. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Brandon Nimmo will hold the platoon advantage over Michael Kopech in today's game. Brandon Nimmo has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.9%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the game's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brett Baty in the 86th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Brett Baty will have the handedness advantage against Michael Kopech today. Brett Baty has a 96th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (39.9%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of MLB's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. The Chicago White Sox infield defense projects as the 13th-worst out of every team today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Robert in the 96th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Luis Robert is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Citi Field has the shallowest CF dimensions in MLB. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Luis Robert will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jose Quintana today.

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Oscar Colas has a 79th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.7%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 4th-shallowest LF fences today. Among every team in action today, the 11th-weakest outfield defense is that of the New York Mets. In the past week's worth of games, Oscar Colas's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 7% up to 25%. Oscar Colas has been hot of late, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 87.5-mph to 101.7-mph in the last 7 days.

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Zach Remillard will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jose Quintana in today's game. Zach Remillard hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.9% — 97th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's shallowest CF fences today. Among every team in action today, the 11th-weakest outfield defense is that of the New York Mets.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Jake Burger ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jake Burger is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Jake Burger will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jose Quintana in today's game. Jake Burger pulls a lot of his flyballs (36% — 92nd percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 4th-shallowest LF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeff McNeil in the 94th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Jeff McNeil is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Jeff McNeil will have the handedness advantage against Michael Kopech today. Jeff McNeil hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 78th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Eloy Jimenez in the 90th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Eloy Jimenez is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Eloy Jimenez will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jose Quintana in today's matchup. Eloy Jimenez hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 82nd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's shallowest CF fences in today's game.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Mark Canha ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Citi Field has the shallowest CF dimensions in MLB. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Chicago White Sox infield defense projects as the 13th-worst out of every team today. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics across the board, and Mark Canha will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Vaughn in the 88th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Andrew Vaughn is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Andrew Vaughn will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jose Quintana in today's game. Andrew Vaughn hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 75th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's shallowest CF fences in today's game.

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The switch-hitting Yasmani Grandal will have the advantage of batting from from his better side (0) today against Jose Quintana. Yasmani Grandal hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 75th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's shallowest CF fences today. Among every team in action today, the 11th-weakest outfield defense is that of the New York Mets. Yasmani Grandal has made big strides with his Barrel% in recent games, bettering his 6.5% seasonal rate to 25% in the past two weeks.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Francisco Alvarez ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Francisco Alvarez pulls many of his flyballs (33.4% — 79th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The Chicago White Sox infield defense projects as the 13th-worst out of every team today. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Francisco Alvarez will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Tommy Pham ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Tommy Pham is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this game. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Tommy Pham hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 96th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's shallowest CF fences today. The Chicago White Sox infield defense projects as the 13th-worst out of every team today.

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Omar Narvaez will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael Kopech in today's game. Omar Narvaez hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 78th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. The Chicago White Sox infield defense projects as the 13th-worst out of every team today. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics in all categories, and Omar Narvaez will hold that advantage in today's game.

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Daniel Vogelbach will hold the platoon advantage over Michael Kopech in today's matchup. Daniel Vogelbach hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 86th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's shallowest CF fences in today's game. The Chicago White Sox infield defense projects as the 13th-worst out of every team today. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats in all categories, and Daniel Vogelbach will hold that advantage in today's matchup.