Nationals Park
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Harris II in the 96th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability.
Orlando Arcia will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Patrick Corbin in today's matchup.
As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-most favorable pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this contest. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 12.7-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-strongest of the day for mound aces. Patrick Corbin will have the handedness advantage against Matt Olson in today's matchup. Playing on the road typically reduces hitter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Matt Olson in today's matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Young in the 86th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. Jacob Young has a 77th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.3%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards MLB's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. The Atlanta Braves infield defense projects as the 3rd-worst among every team on the slate today. Jacob Young will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
Jake Alu will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Charlie Morton in today's matchup. The Atlanta Braves infield defense projects as the 3rd-worst among every team on the slate today. Jake Alu will hold the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.
Keibert Ruiz is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Keibert Ruiz pulls a lot of his flyballs (36.7% — 95th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 10th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. The Atlanta Braves infield defense projects as the 3rd-worst among every team on the slate today. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Keibert Ruiz will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
The Atlanta Braves infield defense projects as the 3rd-worst among every team on the slate today. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Ildemaro Vargas will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Dominic Smith is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game. Dominic Smith will hold the platoon advantage over Charlie Morton in today's game. The Atlanta Braves infield defense projects as the 3rd-worst among every team on the slate today. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Dominic Smith will hold that advantage in today's game.
CJ Abrams is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card today, which would be an upgrade from his 56% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. CJ Abrams will have the handedness advantage over Charlie Morton in today's game. The Atlanta Braves infield defense projects as the 3rd-worst among every team on the slate today. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and CJ Abrams will hold that advantage in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Sean Murphy in the 95th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Sean Murphy will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Patrick Corbin in today's matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lane Thomas in the 75th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Lane Thomas is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. The Atlanta Braves infield defense projects as the 3rd-worst among every team on the slate today. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and Lane Thomas will hold that advantage today.
Kevin Pillar will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Patrick Corbin in today's game.
