Colorado @ San Diego props

Brendan Rodgers's batting average skill is projected to be in the 78th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Brendan Rodgers has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (51% of the time), but he is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this matchup. Brendan Rodgers's 10.6% Barrel% (a reliable metric to measure power) grades out in the 77th percentile since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Campusano in the 82nd percentile when estimating his batting average ability. In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest. Luis Campusano will hold the platoon advantage against Austin Gomber today. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Luis Campusano will hold that advantage today. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.244) provides evidence that Luis Campusano has had positive variance on his side this year with his .275 actual batting average.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ezequiel Tovar in the 88th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Ezequiel Tovar is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest. Ezequiel Tovar ranks in the 96th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to best-produce base hits (49.8% rate since the start of last season). Placing in the 98th percentile of THE BAT X's Spray Score since the start of last season, Ezequiel Tovar demonstrated exceptional skill in hitting the ball to all fields - a crucial ability for achieving a high batting average.

Fernando Tatis Jr. projects as the 7th-best hitter in MLB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Fernando Tatis Jr. is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today. Fernando Tatis Jr. will hold the platoon advantage against Austin Gomber in today's matchup. Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.1% — 93rd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Fernando Tatis Jr. will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to boost all of his stats.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Jake Cronenworth ranks in the 79th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jake Cronenworth is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest. The Colorado Rockies have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Jake Cronenworth stands a good chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game. Jake Cronenworth will hold the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Manny Machado ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Manny Machado is projected to bat 4th in the batting order today. Hitting from the opposite that Austin Gomber throws from, Manny Machado will have the upper hand in today's game. Manny Machado hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38% — 77th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and Manny Machado will hold that advantage in today's game.

Hitting from the opposite that Austin Gomber throws from, Ha-seong Kim will have an edge in today's matchup. Ha-seong Kim hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 86th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Ha-seong Kim will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Ha-seong Kim has had some very poor luck with his batting average this year; his .208 rate is a fair amount lower than his .257 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. By putting up a 1.25 K/BB rate this year, Ha-seong Kim has displayed favorable plate discipline, placing in the 93rd percentile.

Batting from the opposite that Austin Gomber throws from, Jose Azocar will have an edge in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats across the board, and Jose Azocar will hold that advantage in today's game. Jose Azocar has been unlucky in regards to his wOBA since the start of last season; his .285 mark is a good deal lower than his .316 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Petco Park as the 2nd-worst venue in the majors for LHB batting average. Built just 14 feet above sea level, Petco Park has one of the lowest elevations among all major league stadiums, which generally leads to lower offensive output. Hitting from the same side that Austin Gomber throws from, Luis Arraez has a tough challenge today. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-strongest infield defense is that of the Colorado Rockies. Luis Arraez's 3.5% Barrel% (a reliable stat to evaluate power) ranks in the 10th percentile since the start of last season.

In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest. Ranking in the 81st percentile for Sprint Speed at 28.31 ft/sec this year, Jordan Beck is remarkably quick.

Charlie Blackmon is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this matchup. Hitting from the opposite that Michael King throws from, Charlie Blackmon will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Charlie Blackmon hits many of his flyballs to center field (40.3% — 98th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. In terms of his wOBA and overall offense, Charlie Blackmon has been unlucky this year. His .288 figure falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .337. Charlie Blackmon's 17.7° launch angle (an advanced standard to study a hitter's ability to lift the ball for power) is among the highest in MLB: 88th percentile.

Ryan McMahon's BABIP skill is projected in the 77th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Ryan McMahon is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game. In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest. Hitting from the opposite that Michael King throws from, Ryan McMahon will have the upper hand in today's game. Ryan McMahon's 11.6% Barrel% (a reliable metric to study power) grades out in the 79th percentile since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 91st percentile when assessing his batting average ability. Xander Bogaerts is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this game. In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest. Batting from the opposite that Austin Gomber throws from, Xander Bogaerts will have the upper hand in today's game. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Xander Bogaerts will hold that advantage today.

In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest.

Jurickson Profar is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest. The switch-hitting Jurickson Profar will have the advantage of batting from from his good side (0) today against Austin Gomber. Jurickson Profar will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Jurickson Profar has gotten much quicker this season, improving from last year's 25.68 ft/sec to 26.56 ft/sec now (according to Statcast's Sprint Speed metric).

Donovan Solano's BABIP talent is projected in the 92nd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Batting from the opposite that Austin Gomber throws from, Donovan Solano will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Donovan Solano hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.5% — 95th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats in all categories, and Donovan Solano will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Using Statcast data, Donovan Solano is in the 76th percentile for offensive ability according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season at .343.

Brenton Doyle is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Brenton Doyle and his 15.3° launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls rank in 80th percentile, among the highest in MLB since the start of last season.

Batting from the opposite that Michael King throws from, Jake Cave will have an advantage in today's matchup. Jake Cave hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 89th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today. Jake Cave has done a favorable job optimizing his launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls. His 18.2° figure is among the highest in the league since the start of last season (85th percentile). Jake Cave has been very good at hitting the ball to all fields (a key ability for batting average), ranking in the 93rd percentile in THE BAT X's Spray Score since the start of last season.

In the majors, Petco Park's centerfield dimensions are the shallowest. Hitting from the opposite that Austin Gomber throws from, Kyle Higashioka will have an edge in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Kyle Higashioka will hold that advantage in today's game. Kyle Higashioka's 11.1% Barrel% (a reliable standard to measure power) ranks in the 79th percentile since the start of last season. Since the start of last season, Kyle Higashioka's flyball exit velocity (a reliable standard to evaluate power) grades out in the 77th percentile at 94 mph.

Jacob Stallings has been very good at hitting the ball to all fields (a key talent for batting average), checking in at the 91st percentile in THE BAT X's Spray Score since the start of last season.