St. Louis @ San Diego props

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Nolan Gorman ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Nolan Gorman is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this game. Hitting from the opposite that Joe Musgrove throws from, Nolan Gorman will have an advantage in today's matchup.

Victor Scott will have the handedness advantage over Joe Musgrove in today's matchup.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Paul Goldschmidt ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Paul Goldschmidt is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 96th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Xander Bogaerts is penciled in 1st on the lineup card today. Hitting from the opposite that Zack Thompson throws from, Xander Bogaerts will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Xander Bogaerts will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 96th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Manny Machado is projected to hit 4th in the batting order today. Manny Machado will hold the platoon advantage over Zack Thompson in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Manny Machado will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Nolan Arenado is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in today's game.

Ha-seong Kim is penciled in 5th on the lineup card today. Batting from the opposite that Zack Thompson throws from, Ha-seong Kim will have an edge in today's matchup. Ha-seong Kim hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 92nd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Ha-seong Kim will possess the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.

As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the dish, Jurickson Profar will get to bat from his strong side against Zack Thompson today. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Jurickson Profar will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willson Contreras in the 96th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Willson Contreras is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today.

Brandon Crawford will have the handedness advantage against Joe Musgrove today. Brandon Crawford hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 84th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.

Jose Azocar's BABIP skill is projected in the 89th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Hitting from the opposite that Zack Thompson throws from, Jose Azocar will have an edge in today's game. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Jose Azocar will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Walker in the 95th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Jordan Walker hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 89th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.