Truist Park
Ozzie Albies pulls many of his flyballs (40.5% — 98th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of MLB's 3rd-deepest LF fences today.
When assessing his overall offensive skill, Jesse Winker ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jesse Winker is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Bryce Elder will have the handedness advantage against Jesse Winker today.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jarred Kelenic in the 85th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Jarred Kelenic may have an edge against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the Washington Nationals has just 1 same-handed RP. Jarred Kelenic hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (41.2% — 100th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 5th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.
Lane Thomas is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all stadiums, which often leads to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the hottest weather on the slate today at 81°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 13-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Lane Thomas's true offensive skill to be a .313, providing some evidence that he has suffered from bad luck this year given the .071 deviation between that mark and his actual .242 wOBA.
CJ Abrams's batting average ability is projected to be in the 76th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). CJ Abrams is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Bryce Elder will have the handedness advantage against CJ Abrams in today's matchup.
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Austin Riley ranks as the 18th-best hitter in the game. Austin Riley is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that MacKenzie Gore throws from, Austin Riley will have an edge in today's game.
Matt Olson projects as the 14th-best batter in Major League Baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Matt Olson is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. The Washington Nationals have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Matt Olson stands a good chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.
When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Marcell Ozuna ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Marcell Ozuna is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Marcell Ozuna will have the handedness advantage over MacKenzie Gore in today's game.
Eddie Rosario is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 65% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-strongest of the day for batters. Bryce Elder will hold the platoon advantage against Eddie Rosario in today's matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Young in the 89th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. Truist Park has the 5th-shallowest centerfield fences among all stadiums. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all stadiums, which often leads to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the hottest weather on the slate today at 81°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 13-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters.
Truist Park has the 5th-shallowest centerfield fences among all stadiums. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all stadiums, which often leads to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the hottest weather on the slate today at 81°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 13-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters.
Michael Harris II's batting average skill is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Michael Harris II is likely to have an edge against every reliever for the duration of the game, since the bullpen of the Washington Nationals only has 1 same-handed RP. Michael Harris II hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 90th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing baseball's 5th-shallowest CF fences today.
In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Orlando Arcia will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against MacKenzie Gore in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats in all categories, and Orlando Arcia will hold that advantage in today's game.
Keibert Ruiz is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. The switch-hitting Keibert Ruiz will be at a disadvantage batting from his bad side (0) today against Bryce Elder
Truist Park has the 5th-shallowest centerfield fences among all stadiums. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation among all stadiums, which often leads to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is expected to have the hottest weather on the slate today at 81°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 13-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Bryce Elder will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Joey Gallo in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Garcia in the 92nd percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Luis Garcia is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card today. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Bryce Elder will hold the platoon advantage against Luis Garcia in today's matchup.
Travis d'Arnaud has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (76% of the time), but he is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Travis d'Arnaud will hold the platoon advantage against MacKenzie Gore in today's game. Travis d'Arnaud will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.
In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Adam Duvall will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against MacKenzie Gore in today's game. Adam Duvall will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to boost all of his stats.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Sean Murphy in the 95th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Sean Murphy is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 2nd-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-strongest of the day for batters. Sean Murphy will have the handedness advantage against MacKenzie Gore in today's game.
