Miami @ San Diego Picks & Props

Ha-seong Kim will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jesus Luzardo today. Ha-seong Kim hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 84th percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Among every team on the slate today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Miami Marlins. Ha-seong Kim will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Fernando Tatis Jr. projects as the 8th-best batter in Major League Baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Fernando Tatis Jr. is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today. Hitting from the opposite that Jesus Luzardo throws from, Fernando Tatis Jr. will have an edge today. Fernando Tatis Jr. hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 90th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Among every team on the slate today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Miami Marlins.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Merrill in the 90th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Jackson Merrill hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.5% — 99th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today. Among every team on the slate today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Miami Marlins. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Jackson Merrill will hold that advantage today.

In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects the 6th-most favorable pitching conditions on the slate today. Hitting from the same side that Jesus Luzardo throws from, Luis Arraez will be in a tough position in today's matchup.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Manny Machado ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Manny Machado is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Jesus Luzardo throws from, Manny Machado will have an advantage in today's game. Among every team on the slate today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Miami Marlins. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Manny Machado will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Otto Lopez's batting average skill is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Bryan De La Cruz's BABIP ability is projected in the 94th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Bryan De La Cruz is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today.

When assessing his BABIP talent, Tim Anderson is projected as the 3rd-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the 90th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is projected to hit 1st in the batting order today. Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield dimensions in the majors. Batting from the opposite that Matt Waldron throws from, Jazz Chisholm Jr. will have the upper hand today. Since the start of last season, Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s 13% Barrel%, an advanced stat for measuring power, places him in the 88th percentile among his peers.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Jake Burger ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jake Burger is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Campusano in the 80th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Luis Campusano will have the handedness advantage against Jesus Luzardo in today's game. Luis Campusano hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38% — 75th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Among every team on the slate today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Miami Marlins. Luis Campusano will hold the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Jake Cronenworth ranks in the 78th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jake Cronenworth is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game. Among every team on the slate today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Miami Marlins. Jake Cronenworth will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Nick Fortes has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Josh Bell ranks in the 78th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Josh Bell is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game.

Jesus Sanchez is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game. Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield dimensions in the majors. Batting from the opposite that Matt Waldron throws from, Jesus Sanchez will have the upper hand in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Jesus Sanchez's true offensive talent to be a .315, providing some evidence that he has been unlucky this year given the .046 deviation between that mark and his actual .269 wOBA. Using Statcast data, Jesus Sanchez is in the 77th percentile for hitting ability per the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season at .343.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Donovan Solano in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Donovan Solano will have the handedness advantage against Jesus Luzardo in today's matchup. Donovan Solano hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 95th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Among every team on the slate today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Miami Marlins. Donovan Solano will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nick Gordon in the 77th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Nick Gordon will have the handedness advantage against Matt Waldron in today's matchup. Nick Gordon hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 81st percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

Jurickson Profar is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. The switch-hitting Jurickson Profar will get to bat from his good side (0) today against Jesus Luzardo. Among every team on the slate today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Miami Marlins. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Jurickson Profar will hold that advantage in today's game.

Hitting from the opposite that Jesus Luzardo throws from, Jose Azocar will have an advantage in today's game. Among every team on the slate today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Miami Marlins. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Jose Azocar will hold that advantage in today's game.

Vidal Brujan has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Kyle Higashioka has gone over 0.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.