Colorado @ Chicago props

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Ian Happ ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ian Happ is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in today's game. The switch-hitting Ian Happ will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his better side (0) today against Chris Flexen. Ian Happ has an 80th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.8%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 7th-shallowest LF fences today. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Ian Happ will hold that advantage in today's game.

Mike Tauchman is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this matchup. Mike Tauchman will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Chris Flexen in today's game. The Colorado Rockies have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Mike Tauchman has a strong chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game. Mike Tauchman has a 98th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (40.7%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards the game's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Mike Tauchman will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nolan Jones in the 96th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Nolan Jones is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game. Nolan Jones will have the handedness advantage against Marcus Stroman today. Nolan Jones has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.3%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brenton Doyle in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miles Mastrobuoni in the 83rd percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Miles Mastrobuoni will hold the platoon advantage over Chris Flexen today. The Colorado Rockies have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Miles Mastrobuoni can likely count on never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game. Miles Mastrobuoni has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.4%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences today. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats in all categories, and Miles Mastrobuoni will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ezequiel Tovar in the 84th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent.

Brendan Rodgers's batting average talent is projected to be in the 80th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Brendan Rodgers is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game.