Coors Field
The Colorado Rockies have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so LaMonte Wade Jr. can likely count on never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game.
This contest is expected to have the best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Charlie Blackmon has negatively regressed with his Barrel% in recent games; his 5% seasonal rate has fallen off to 0% over the past 14 days. In the last week, Charlie Blackmon's exit velocity on flyballs has dropped off from his seasonal average of 88.6 mph to 84.2 mph. In the past 7 days, Charlie Blackmon's 0% rate of hitting balls at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 15.1%.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Wilmer Flores in the 2nd percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. This contest is expected to have the 2nd-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Among all the teams in action today, the 2nd-best infield defense belongs to the Colorado Rockies. Playing on the road typically diminishes batter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Wilmer Flores today.
This contest is expected to have the 2nd-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Mike Yastrzemski will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Peter Lambert in today's game. Among all the teams in action today, the 2nd-best infield defense belongs to the Colorado Rockies. Mike Yastrzemski is an extreme flyball batter and squares off against the strong outfield defense of Colorado (#2-best of all teams today). Playing on the road generally lowers hitter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Mike Yastrzemski today.
This contest is expected to have the 2nd-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Michael Conforto will have the handedness advantage over Peter Lambert today. Among all the teams in action today, the 2nd-best infield defense belongs to the Colorado Rockies. Michael Conforto will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's game.
The Colorado Rockies have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Brandon Crawford can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game.
Ryan McMahon is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game. Ryan McMahon will have the handedness advantage against Keaton Winn in today's matchup. The San Francisco Giants infield defense grades out as the 4th-weakest among all the teams today. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and Ryan McMahon will hold that advantage in today's game.
This contest is expected to have the 2nd-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Keaton Winn will have the handedness advantage against Ezequiel Tovar in today's game.
Elehuris Montero is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 81% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Coors Field as the best stadium in MLB for righty batting average. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest altitude among all major league parks, which often leads to better offense. The San Francisco Giants infield defense grades out as the 4th-weakest among all the teams today. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Elehuris Montero will hold that advantage in today's game.
Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. Patrick Bailey's 11.2% Barrel% (a reliable stat to measure power) ranks in the 75th percentile this year. Patrick Bailey ranks in the 91st percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to result the most in base hits (48.2% rate this year). Checking in at the 81st percentile, Patrick Bailey has notched a .333 BABIP this year.
J.D. Davis's BABIP talent is projected in the 95th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. Extreme flyball batters like J.D. Davis usually hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Chase Anderson. In the past 7 days, J.D. Davis's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 9.7% up to 33.3%. J.D. Davis has seen a big gain in his exit velocity on flyballs lately; just compare his 105-mph average in the last week to his seasonal mark of 93.9-mph.
The San Francisco Giants infield defense grades out as the 4th-weakest among all the teams today. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Brenton Doyle will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Joc Pederson ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Joc Pederson is projected to hit 5th in the lineup today. The Colorado Rockies have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Joc Pederson has a strong chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Matos in the 89th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. Peter Lambert will have the handedness advantage against Luis Matos in today's matchup.
