Dodger Stadium
Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's centerfield dimensions are the 5th-shallowest. Tyler Soderstrom will have the handedness advantage over Tony Gonsolin in today's game.
Among every team playing today, the 4th-best infield defense is that of the the Oakland Athletics.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Zack Gelof in the 92nd percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Zack Gelof is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's centerfield dimensions are the 5th-shallowest. In the past 7 days, Zack Gelof's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 89.5-mph over the course of the season to 97.5-mph recently. Zack Gelof has been hot recently, notching a a 16% Barrel% (an advanced standard to assess power) in the last two weeks' worth of games.
Shea Langeliers has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.
Hogan Harris will hold the platoon advantage against Freddie Freeman today. Among every team playing today, the 4th-best infield defense is that of the the Oakland Athletics.
The Oakland Athletics 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 hold the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.
When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Brent Rooker ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Brent Rooker is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this game. Brent Rooker hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.1% — 90th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. Brent Rooker's 14.7% Barrel% (a reliable standard to assess power) grades out in the 93rd percentile this year. By putting up a .369 wOBA (a leading indicator of offensive ability) this year, Brent Rooker has performed in the 90th percentile.
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Mookie Betts ranks as the 13th-best hitter in baseball. Mookie Betts is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Mookie Betts will have the handedness advantage over Hogan Harris today. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Mookie Betts will hold that advantage today.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Seth Brown in the 80th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Seth Brown is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Seth Brown will have the handedness advantage over Tony Gonsolin in today's game. Seth Brown hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39% — 89th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 9th-shallowest CF fences today.
Nick Allen has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Max Muncy in the 97th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Max Muncy is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game. The Oakland Athletics have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Max Muncy has a strong chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game. Max Muncy will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Will Smith in the 97th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Will Smith is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this game. Will Smith will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Hogan Harris in today's game. Will Smith hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.2% — 91st percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 9th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Will Smith will hold that advantage today.
Among all major league stadiums, Dodger Stadium's centerfield dimensions are the 5th-shallowest. Kike Hernandez will have the handedness advantage against Hogan Harris today. The Oakland Athletics outfield defense profiles as the weakest out of all the teams in action today. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Kike Hernandez will hold that advantage in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Kike Hernandez's true offensive talent to be a .310, indicating that he has had some very poor luck this year given the .041 disparity between that mark and his actual .269 wOBA.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Rojas in the 84th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Miguel Rojas will hold the platoon advantage against Hogan Harris today. The Oakland Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest out of all the teams in action today. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats in all categories, and Miguel Rojas will hold that advantage in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chris Taylor in the 84th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Chris Taylor will hold the platoon advantage against Hogan Harris in today's matchup. The Oakland Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest out of all the teams in action today. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Chris Taylor will hold that advantage today.
Tony Kemp will hold the platoon advantage against Tony Gonsolin today. Tony Kemp hits many of his flyballs to center field (41.2% — 100th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 9th-shallowest CF fences today. Tony Kemp has displayed favorable plate discipline this year, checking in at the 98th percentile with a 1.04 K/BB rate.
Jordan Diaz has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.
JJ Bleday has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.
Ramon Laureano has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.
Aledmys Diaz has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.
