Lars Nootbaar Total Hits Props • St. Louis
When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Lars Nootbaar ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Lars Nootbaar is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 66% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Wrigley Field as the 10th-best park in baseball for LHB batting average. Wrigley Field sits at the 10th-highest altitude in the majors. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast projects the 4th-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 82°.