Chicago @ San Francisco Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Vargas in the 80th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 9th-best field in the game for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the best of the day for batters. Hitters such as Miguel Vargas with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Logan Webb who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum. There has been a significant improvement in Miguel Vargas's launch angle from last season's 16.6° to 21.3° this year.

Luis Robert's BABIP ability is projected in the 95th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Luis Robert is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 9th-best field in the game for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Luis Robert has seen a substantial gain in his exit velocity this year; just compare his 91-mph average to last season's 89-mph EV.

Andrew Benintendi's batting average talent is projected to be in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Andrew Benintendi is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in today's game. Oracle Park ranks as the #9 venue in the league for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Oracle Park has the 2nd-shallowest right field dimensions in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters.

Oracle Park ranks as the #9 venue in the league for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Oracle Park has the 2nd-shallowest right field dimensions in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Dominic Fletcher will hold the platoon advantage over Logan Webb in today's matchup. With a .333 BABIP since the start of last season, Dominic Fletcher is positioned in the 86th percentile.

Oracle Park ranks as the #9 venue in the league for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Riley Baldwin pulls many of his flyballs (34.5% — 83rd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Riley Baldwin has made notable gains with his Barrel% of late, bettering his 6.6% seasonal rate to 14.3% in the past week. Riley Baldwin has been hot in recent games, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 87.4-mph to 94.5-mph over the last week.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 9th-best field in the game for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Korey Lee has made sizeable improvements with his Barrel% recently, improving his 8.1% seasonal rate to 15% in the past 14 days. Korey Lee has been hot recently, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 88-mph to 94.8-mph over the last 14 days. In the past 14 days, Korey Lee's 55% rate of hitting balls at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 40.7%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Vaughn in the 88th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Andrew Vaughn is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 9th-best field in the game for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Compared to his seasonal average of 17.2°, Andrew Vaughn has significantly improved his launch angle recently, posting a 23.7° figure in the last two weeks.

Nicky Lopez is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 59% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. Oracle Park ranks as the #9 venue in the league for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Oracle Park has the 2nd-shallowest right field dimensions in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Nicky Lopez will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Logan Webb today.

Gavin Sheets is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. Oracle Park ranks as the #9 venue in the league for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Oracle Park has the 2nd-shallowest right field dimensions in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Logan Webb throws from, Gavin Sheets will have an edge today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 9th-best field in the game for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Lenyn Sosa has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.7%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Lenyn Sosa's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has increased from last season to this one, increasing from 46.3% to 51.4%. Lenyn Sosa's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has improved of late, increasing from 51.4% on the season to 56.5% in the last two weeks.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 9th-best field in the game for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Garrett Crochet throws from, Curt Casali will have an advantage today. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats in all categories, and Curt Casali will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Curt Casali has gotten much quicker this season, improving from last season's 23.66 ft/sec to 24.27 ft/sec now (according to Statcast's Sprint Speed metric).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Heliot Ramos in the 93rd percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Heliot Ramos is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 9th-best field in the game for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Garrett Crochet throws from, Heliot Ramos will have an advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jerar Encarnacion in the 94th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Jerar Encarnacion is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 75% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 9th-best field in the game for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Garrett Crochet throws from, Jerar Encarnacion will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

Tyler Fitzgerald's BABIP talent is projected in the 90th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Tyler Fitzgerald has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (57% of the time), but he is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 9th-best field in the game for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Tyler Fitzgerald will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Garrett Crochet in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Chapman in the 96th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Matt Chapman is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 9th-best field in the game for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Matt Chapman will hold the platoon advantage against Garrett Crochet in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 9th-best field in the game for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Casey Schmitt will hold the platoon advantage over Garrett Crochet today. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Casey Schmitt will hold that advantage today. Casey Schmitt has seen a substantial gain in his exit velocity on flyballs this season; just compare his 93.7-mph average to last year's 89.4-mph mark.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Grant McCray in the 89th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. Oracle Park ranks as the #9 venue in the league for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Oracle Park has the 2nd-shallowest right field dimensions in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Grant McCray will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 9th-best field in the game for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Garrett Crochet throws from, Thairo Estrada will have an advantage in today's matchup. Thairo Estrada will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mark Canha in the 78th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Mark Canha is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 9th-best field in the game for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Garrett Crochet throws from, Mark Canha will have an advantage in today's matchup.

The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 14.2-mph in this game, the best of the day for batters. Mike Yastrzemski pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.1% — 92nd percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics in all categories, and Mike Yastrzemski will hold that advantage today. Over the last 7 days, Mike Yastrzemski's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 93.7-mph over the course of the season to 96.8-mph in recent games.