Dodger Stadium
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt McLain in the 94th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. Matt McLain is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup today.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson as the 20th-best hitter in Major League Baseball when it comes to his BABIP talent.
As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Jonathan India ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jonathan India is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. In Major League Baseball, Dodger Stadium's CF fences are the 9th-shallowest. Jonathan India has seen a sizeable improvement in his exit velocity recently; just compare his 91.9-mph average over the last week to his seasonal 89.3-mph EV.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Encarnacion-Strand in the 91st percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Christian Encarnacion-Strand hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 80th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Fraley in the 78th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Jake Fraley is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup. Jake Fraley will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bobby Miller in today's matchup. Jake Fraley's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better from last year to this one, going from 40.2% to 45.8%. Jake Fraley's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has improved of late, going from 45.8% on the season to 58.8% in the last week's worth of games.
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Spencer Steer ranks in the 76th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).
In Major League Baseball, Dodger Stadium's CF fences are the 9th-shallowest. Kike Hernandez will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Brandon Williamson in today's game. Kike Hernandez will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats. Kike Hernandez has been hot in recent games, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 87.6-mph to 95.7-mph in the past week.
Brandon Williamson will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Freddie Freeman in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chris Taylor in the 83rd percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Chris Taylor is projected to bat 5th in the batting order today. Chris Taylor will hold the platoon advantage against Brandon Williamson in today's game. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats in all categories, and Chris Taylor will hold that advantage in today's game.
Mookie Betts projects as the 13th-best hitter in Major League Baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Mookie Betts is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this game. Mookie Betts will have the handedness advantage over Brandon Williamson today. Mookie Betts will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.
Joey Votto will hold the platoon advantage over Bobby Miller in today's matchup.
Will Benson will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bobby Miller in today's matchup. Will Benson hits many 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 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the 5th-best batter in MLB as it relates to his BABIP talent. Elly De La Cruz is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game. Elly De La Cruz 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 baseball's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. In the past week, Elly De La Cruz's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 6.2% up to 25%. Elly De La Cruz has seen a sizeable improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs in recent games; just compare his 98.1-mph average in the last 7 days to his seasonal mark of 92.5-mph.
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Max Muncy ranks as the 20th-best batter in the majors. The Cincinnati Reds have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Max Muncy can likely count on never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game. Max Muncy will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.
The Cincinnati Reds have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so James Outman stands a good chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game. James Outman will possess the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.
J.D. Martinez has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.
Amed Rosario has gone over 1.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.
Miguel Rojas has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.
TJ Friedl has gone over 0.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.
