Baltimore @ San Diego props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adley Rutschman in the 92nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Adley Rutschman is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game. In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield fences are the 2nd-shallowest. Adley Rutschman has seen a substantial increase in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 93.1-mph average in the last 7 days to his seasonal 87.9-mph average. Adley Rutschman's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased from last season to this one, rising from 13.7% to 18.9%.

Aaron Hicks has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Adam Frazier's batting average talent is projected to be in the 77th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield fences are the 2nd-shallowest. Adam Frazier will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Yu Darvish today. Adam Frazier's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased from last season to this one, rising from 14.4% to 18.6%. Adam Frazier has suffered from bad luck when it comes to his batting average this year; his .239 mark is a fair amount lower than his .284 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Cedric Mullins II ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Cedric Mullins II will hold the platoon advantage over Yu Darvish today. Cedric Mullins II's launch angle this season (22.5°) is considerably better than his 17.3° mark last season. In terms of plate discipline, Cedric Mullins II's talent is quite strong, sporting a 1.72 K/BB rate this year while placing in in the 85th percentile.

Jordan Westburg's BABIP talent is projected in the 89th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield fences are the 2nd-shallowest. Jordan Westburg is notably athletic, ranking in the 92nd percentile in Sprint Speed at 29.1 ft/sec this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gunnar Henderson in the 94th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Gunnar Henderson is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card today. In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield fences are the 2nd-shallowest. Gunnar Henderson will hold the platoon advantage over Yu Darvish today.

Anthony Santander is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order today. Anthony Santander has been hot lately, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 90.8-mph to 94.2-mph in the past two weeks. Anthony Santander's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has gotten better of late, rising from 17.7% on the season to 28% in the past two weeks' worth of games. In terms of the ability to lift the ball for power, Anthony Santander ranks in the 98th percentile with a 21.4° launch angle, which is among the steepest angles in the game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Trent Grisham in the 78th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield fences are the 2nd-shallowest. Trent Grisham will hold the platoon advantage against Grayson Rodriguez in today's matchup. Out of all the teams playing today, the 14th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Baltimore Orioles. Trent Grisham will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Juan Soto projects as the 5th-best hitter in Major League Baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Juan Soto is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today. Juan Soto will have the handedness advantage over Grayson Rodriguez in today's game. Juan Soto hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 88th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today. Out of all the teams playing today, the 14th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Baltimore Orioles.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 97th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Xander Bogaerts is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in today's game. In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield fences are the 2nd-shallowest. Out of all the teams playing today, the 14th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Baltimore Orioles. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Xander Bogaerts will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan Mountcastle in the 93rd percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Ryan Mountcastle is penciled in 5th in the batting order today. Ryan Mountcastle has made big gains with his Barrel% in recent games, improving his 14.5% seasonal rate to 22.2% over the last 7 days. In the last week, Ryan Mountcastle's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 94.7-mph over the course of the season to 108.9-mph lately. Ryan Mountcastle's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has improved lately, going from 46.7% on the season to 77.8% in the past week's worth of games.

Ranking in the 86th percentile, Ramon Urias sits with a .338 BABIP this year.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Manny Machado ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Manny Machado is penciled in 4th in the batting order today. In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield fences are the 2nd-shallowest. Out of all the teams playing today, the 14th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Baltimore Orioles. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats in all categories, and Manny Machado will hold that advantage in today's game.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Jake Cronenworth ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield fences are the 2nd-shallowest. Jake Cronenworth will hold the platoon advantage over Grayson Rodriguez in today's matchup. Out of all the teams playing today, the 14th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Baltimore Orioles. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats across the board, and Jake Cronenworth will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Austin Hays's batting average ability is projected to be in the 76th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield fences are the 2nd-shallowest. With a .348 BABIP this year, Austin Hays is positioned in the 91st percentile.

In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield fences are the 2nd-shallowest. Out of all the teams playing today, the 14th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Baltimore Orioles. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Luis Campusano will hold that advantage today.

Gary Sanchez has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Ji-Man Choi has gone over 0.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Fernando Tatis Jr. has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Ryan O'Hearn has gone over 0.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.