Busch Stadium
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Chourio in the 75th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability.
When assessing his overall offensive skill, Paul Goldschmidt ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Paul Goldschmidt is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in today's game. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Paul Goldschmidt will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Since the start of last season, Paul Goldschmidt's 12.1% Barrel%, an advanced metric for measuring power, places him in the 82nd percentile among his peers. Paul Goldschmidt ranks in the 83rd percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to result the most in base hits (46.5% rate since the start of last season).
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Sal Frelick in the 90th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Sal Frelick is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this game. Batting from the opposite that Sonny Gray throws from, Sal Frelick will have an advantage today. Sal Frelick hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 88th percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's 7th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. In terms of plate discipline, Sal Frelick's ability is quite good, putting up a 1.56 K/BB rate since the start of last season while placing in in the 87th percentile.
Victor Scott will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Colin Rea today. Victor Scott hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 91st percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 7th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Victor Scott will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Nolan Gorman will hold the platoon advantage over Colin Rea in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Nolan Gorman will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Since the start of last season, Nolan Gorman's 16.7% Barrel%, a reliable standard for measuring power, places him in the 98th percentile among his peers. Nolan Gorman's 22° launch angle (a reliable stat to assess a hitter's ability to lift the ball for power) is among the highest in baseball: 99th percentile.
Masyn Winn will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
Brendan Donovan's batting average talent is projected to be in the 90th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Brendan Donovan is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Hitting from the opposite that Colin Rea throws from, Brendan Donovan will have an edge today. Brendan Donovan will hold the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats. Brendan Donovan grades out in the 90th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to best-produce base hits (47.8% rate since the start of last season).
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lars Nootbaar in the 94th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Lars Nootbaar has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (63% of the time), but he is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Colin Rea throws from, Lars Nootbaar will have an advantage in today's matchup. Lars Nootbaar hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 87th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's 7th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Lars Nootbaar will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
Brice Turang will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Sonny Gray today. In the last week's worth of games, Brice Turang has been performing exceptionally well at the plate with a wOBA of .375.
Blake Perkins has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (100% of the time), but he is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this game. Blake Perkins has been hot recently, hitting his way to a .420 wOBA in the past two weeks' worth of games. Blake Perkins has compiled a .326 BABIP since the start of last season, placing in the 80th percentile.
Oliver Dunn is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in today's game. Batting from the opposite that Sonny Gray throws from, Oliver Dunn will have an advantage in today's matchup.
Nolan Arenado is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this matchup. Nolan Arenado will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats. Nolan Arenado's 16.9° launch angle (a reliable standard to assess a batter's ability to lift the ball for power) is one of the steepest in Major League Baseball: 84th percentile. Ranking in the 79th percentile, Nolan Arenado has posted a .271 batting average since the start of last season.
As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Willson Contreras ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Willson Contreras is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. Willson Contreras hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.1% — 79th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 7th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Willson Contreras will hold that advantage today. Over the last 7 days, Willson Contreras has been performing exceptionally well at the plate with a wOBA of .416.
When assessing his overall offensive skill, Willy Adames ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Willy Adames is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. Over the past 7 days, Willy Adames has been performing exceptionally well at the plate with a wOBA of .377. Willy Adames's 12.3% Barrel% (an advanced stat to study power) is in the 83rd percentile since the start of last season. Willy Adames and his 21° launch angle on his hardest-hit balls rank in 98th percentile, among the highest in the game since the start of last season.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects William Contreras in the 93rd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. William Contreras is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. William Contreras hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 97th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 7th-shallowest CF fences today. William Contreras has been hot lately, tallying a .440 wOBA in the last two weeks. Placing in the 93rd percentile, William Contreras sports a .366 wOBA (widely regarded as the top measure of overall offense) since the start of last season.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Owen Miller in the 80th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Owen Miller hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 90th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 7th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Rhys Hoskins in the 93rd percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Rhys Hoskins has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (53% of the time), but he is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Walker in the 91st percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Jordan Walker hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.5% — 95th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 7th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Jordan Walker will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Checking in at the 76th percentile, Jordan Walker sports a .319 BABIP since the start of last season.
Gary Sanchez's 15.8% Barrel% (a reliable standard to measure power) ranks in the 94th percentile since the start of last season.
Alec Burleson's batting average talent is projected to be in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Alec Burleson will hold the platoon advantage against Colin Rea in today's game. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Alec Burleson will hold that advantage in today's game. Alec Burleson is in the 87th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to optimize base hits (47.1% rate since the start of last season).
