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Christopher Morel's BABIP talent is projected in the 77th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report projects the hottest weather on the schedule today at 91°. Christopher Morel pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.6% — 87th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The Chicago White Sox infield defense profiles as the 5th-worst among all the teams playing today.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Seiya Suzuki is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this game. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report projects the hottest weather on the schedule today at 91°. The Chicago White Sox infield defense profiles as the 5th-worst among all the teams playing today.

Marcus Stroman will have the handedness advantage over Tim Anderson today. Typically, batters like Tim Anderson who hit a lot of flyballs usually hit worse when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of flyballs such as Marcus Stroman.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Dansby Swanson ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Guaranteed Rate Field projects as the #6 ballpark in MLB for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Guaranteed Rate Field has the 4th-shallowest fences among all parks — generally good for home runs. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the most suitable for hitting of all games today. Dansby Swanson has compiled a .353 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) this year, placing in the 82nd percentile for hitting ability according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nico Hoerner in the 96th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Nico Hoerner is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card today. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report projects the hottest weather on the schedule today at 91°. Nico Hoerner has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.4%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of baseball's 9th-shallowest RF fences today. The Chicago White Sox infield defense profiles as the 5th-worst among all the teams playing today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Burger in the 78th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report projects the hottest weather on the schedule today at 91°. Jake Burger pulls many of his flyballs (35.6% — 92nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics in all categories, and Jake Burger will hold that advantage in today's game.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Andrew Vaughn ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report projects the hottest weather on the schedule today at 91°. Andrew Vaughn has an 86th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.8%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards the league's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats in all categories, and Andrew Vaughn will hold that advantage today.

Cody Bellinger is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report projects the hottest weather on the schedule today at 91°. Cody Bellinger will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Lance Lynn in today's game. Cody Bellinger pulls many of his flyballs (35.4% — 91st percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. The Chicago White Sox infield defense profiles as the 5th-worst among all the teams playing today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ian Happ in the 78th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Ian Happ is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report projects the hottest weather on the schedule today at 91°. Ian Happ has an 80th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.8%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of MLB's 5th-shallowest LF fences today. The Chicago White Sox infield defense profiles as the 5th-worst among all the teams playing today.

Luis Robert's BABIP skill is projected in the 97th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Luis Robert is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this game. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report projects the hottest weather on the schedule today at 91°. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Luis Robert will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Yoan Moncada's BABIP ability is projected in the 81st percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Yoan Moncada is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this game. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report projects the hottest weather on the schedule today at 91°. Yoan Moncada will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Guaranteed Rate Field as the 6th-best field in MLB for lefty batting average. Guaranteed Rate Field has the 4th-shallowest fences among all parks — generally good for home runs. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the most suitable for hitting of all games today. Yasmani Grandal will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats. Yasmani Grandal has made big improvements with his Barrel% in recent games, upping his 6.5% seasonal rate to 11.8% in the last 7 days.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Eloy Jimenez ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Eloy Jimenez is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report projects the hottest weather on the schedule today at 91°. Eloy Jimenez has an 82nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.1%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Eloy Jimenez will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Mike Tauchman is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this matchup. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report projects the hottest weather on the schedule today at 91°. Mike Tauchman will hold the platoon advantage over Lance Lynn today. Mike Tauchman has a 97th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (40.5%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The Chicago White Sox infield defense profiles as the 5th-worst among all the teams playing today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miles Mastrobuoni in the 83rd percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report projects the hottest weather on the schedule today at 91°. Miles Mastrobuoni will have the handedness advantage over Lance Lynn in today's game. Miles Mastrobuoni has an 84th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.5%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. The Chicago White Sox infield defense profiles as the 5th-worst among all the teams playing today.

High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report projects the hottest weather on the schedule today at 91°. Oscar Colas will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Marcus Stroman in today's matchup. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Oscar Colas can likely count on never facing a bullpen mismatch all game. Oscar Colas has a 75th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.2%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of baseball's 5th-shallowest LF fences today. Oscar Colas will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.