Yankee Stadium
Ernie Clement's batting average talent is projected to be in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Among every team today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense is that of the New York Yankees.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Justin Turner in the 78th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Justin Turner is penciled in 4th in the lineup today. Justin Turner has an 81st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.4%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards baseball's 7th-shallowest RF fences today. Among every team today, the worst outfield defense is that of the New York Yankees. Justin Turner is an extreme flyball batter and matches up with the weak outfield defense of New York (#1-worst of all teams today).
Isiah Kiner-Falefa's batting average skill is projected to be in the 84th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Isiah Kiner-Falefa has a 95th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.7%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards the game's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Hitters such as Isiah Kiner-Falefa with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Luis Gil who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum. Among every team today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense is that of the New York Yankees.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alejandro Kirk in the 91st percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Alejandro Kirk has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (71% of the time), but he is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today. Alejandro Kirk has a 92nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.9%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the game's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Bats such as Alejandro Kirk with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Luis Gil who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum. Among every team today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense is that of the New York Yankees.
As it relates to his batting average skill, Bo Bichette is projected as the 6th-best hitter in baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Bo Bichette is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. Bo Bichette has a 99th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (42.4%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Among every team today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense is that of the New York Yankees.
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Aaron Judge ranks as the best hitter in baseball. Aaron Judge is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Aaron Judge will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Alex Verdugo's batting average talent is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Alex Verdugo will have the handedness advantage against Bowden Francis in today's game. Alex Verdugo will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.
When estimating his overall offensive talent, Cavan Biggio ranks in the 75th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Cavan Biggio is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game. Hitting from the opposite that Luis Gil throws from, Cavan Biggio will have the upper hand in today's game. Among every team today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense is that of the New York Yankees.
Juan Soto projects as the 4th-best hitter in Major League Baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Juan Soto is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game. Juan Soto will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bowden Francis in today's matchup. Extreme groundball hitters like Juan Soto tend to perform better against extreme flyball pitchers like Bowden Francis. Juan Soto will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the plate, Oswaldo Cabrera will have the advantage of batting from from his better side against Bowden Francis in today's matchup. Oswaldo Cabrera pulls many of his flyballs (33.2% — 75th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Oswaldo Cabrera will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Anthony Rizzo is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today. Anthony Rizzo will hold the platoon advantage against Bowden Francis in today's game. Anthony Rizzo pulls a lot of his flyballs (35.7% — 91st percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Anthony Rizzo will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.
Jose Trevino will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
Daulton Varsho will have the handedness advantage over Luis Gil in today's matchup. Daulton Varsho pulls many of his flyballs (38.6% — 97th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Among every team today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense is that of the New York Yankees.
Gleyber Torres's batting average skill is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Gleyber Torres is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game. Gleyber Torres has an 87th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.6%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 7th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Gleyber Torres will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
Hitting from the opposite that Bowden Francis throws from, Austin Wells will have an edge today. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats in all categories, and Austin Wells will hold that advantage in today's game.
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Anthony Volpe ranks in the 75th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Anthony Volpe will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.
Kevin Kiermaier will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Luis Gil in today's matchup. Bats such as Kevin Kiermaier with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Luis Gil who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum. Among every team today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense is that of the New York Yankees.
