Truist Park
Ryne Nelson will have the handedness advantage over Ronald Acuna Jr. today.
Batting from the same side that Ryne Nelson throws from, Austin Riley faces a tough challenge in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ketel Marte in the 97th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Ketel Marte is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this matchup. This game is forecasted to have the 11th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. The switch-hitting Ketel Marte will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his better side (0) today against Chris Sale... and even better, Sale has a large platoon split. Among all the teams in action today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the Atlanta Braves.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Eugenio Suarez in the 86th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Eugenio Suarez is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this game. This game is forecasted to have the 11th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Eugenio Suarez will hold the platoon advantage against Chris Sale in today's matchup... and even more favorably, Sale has a large platoon split. Among all the teams in action today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the Atlanta Braves.
This game is forecasted to have the 12th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. The switch-hitting Geraldo Perdomo will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side (0) today against Chris Sale... and even better, Sale has a large platoon split. Among all the teams in action today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense is that of the Atlanta Braves.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gabriel Moreno in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. This game is forecasted to have the 12th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Given Chris Sale's large platoon split, Gabriel Moreno will have a massive advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish in this game. Gabriel Moreno hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (41.8% — 100th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Among all the teams in action today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense is that of the Atlanta Braves.
When estimating his overall offensive skill, Christian Walker ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Christian Walker is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in today's game. This game is forecasted to have the 11th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Given Chris Sale's large platoon split, Christian Walker will have an enormous advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate in today's matchup. Among all the teams in action today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the Atlanta Braves.
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Matt Olson ranks as the 13th-best hitter in MLB. Matt Olson is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. This game is forecasted to have the 11th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Batting from the opposite that Ryne Nelson throws from, Matt Olson will have an advantage in today's game. Matt Olson will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ozzie Albies in the 91st percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Ozzie Albies is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game. This game is forecasted to have the 11th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Ozzie Albies will hold that advantage in today's game.
This game is forecasted to have the 11th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Batters such as Orlando Arcia with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Ryne Nelson who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics across the board, and Orlando Arcia will hold that advantage today.
As it relates to his batting average talent, Michael Harris II is projected as the 19th-best batter in baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). This game is forecasted to have the 11th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Michael Harris II will have the handedness advantage over Ryne Nelson in today's game. Michael Harris II hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.6% — 96th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's 5th-shallowest CF fences today. Extreme flyball hitters like Michael Harris II generally hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Ryne Nelson.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in the 96th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. This game is forecasted to have the 11th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will hold the platoon advantage against Chris Sale in today's game... and the cherry on top, Sale has a large platoon split. Among all the teams in action today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the Atlanta Braves.
When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Corbin Carroll ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Corbin Carroll is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card today. This game is forecasted to have the 11th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Among all the teams in action today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the Atlanta Braves.
As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Marcell Ozuna ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Marcell Ozuna is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card today. This game is forecasted to have the 11th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats in all categories, and Marcell Ozuna will hold that advantage in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jarred Kelenic in the 85th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. This game is forecasted to have the 11th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Hitting from the opposite that Ryne Nelson throws from, Jarred Kelenic will have an edge in today's game. Jarred Kelenic hits many of his flyballs to center field (40.6% — 99th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Jarred Kelenic will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.
This game is forecasted to have the 11th-most favorable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Among all the teams in action today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the Atlanta Braves.
