Oracle Park
Oracle Park profiles as the #10 field in the game for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest RF dimensions in Major League Baseball are found in Oracle Park.
As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Corbin Carroll ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Corbin Carroll is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Oracle Park profiles as the #10 field in the game for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest RF dimensions in Major League Baseball are found in Oracle Park. In the last week, Corbin Carroll's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 6.9% up to 21.1%.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Heliot Ramos in the 91st percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Heliot Ramos is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. The #10 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. Heliot Ramos has a 96th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (39%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics across the board, and Heliot Ramos will hold that advantage today.
As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Michael Conforto ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Michael Conforto is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Oracle Park profiles as the #10 field in the game for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest RF dimensions in Major League Baseball are found in Oracle Park. Batting from the opposite that Merrill Kelly throws from, Michael Conforto will have the upper hand in today's matchup.
When assessing his overall offensive ability, Eugenio Suarez ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The #10 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. Eugenio Suarez will have the handedness advantage over Blake Snell today. Eugenio Suarez has been hot of late, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 88.6-mph to 92.7-mph over the last week. Eugenio Suarez's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved lately, increasing from 16.5% on the season to 25% in the last week's worth of games.
Grant McCray's BABIP skill is projected in the 88th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Oracle Park profiles as the #10 field in the game for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest RF dimensions in Major League Baseball are found in Oracle Park. Grant McCray will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Merrill Kelly today. Grant McCray will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.
Marco Luciano's BABIP skill is projected in the 81st percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #10 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. Marco Luciano has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.4%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the league's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Marco Luciano will hold that advantage today. Marco Luciano has gotten much quicker this year, improving from last season's 27.1 ft/sec to 27.62 ft/sec now (according to Statcast's Sprint Speed metric).
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Walker in the 93rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Christian Walker is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this game. The #10 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. Christian Walker will hold the platoon advantage against Blake Snell in today's matchup. Christian Walker has seen a substantial improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs this year; just compare his 94.8-mph average to last season's 91.2-mph average.
Geraldo Perdomo is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 82% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. The #10 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. The switch-hitting Geraldo Perdomo will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side (0) today against Blake Snell. Over the past two weeks, Geraldo Perdomo's 17.2% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 13.4%. Sporting a 1.88 K/BB rate this year, Geraldo Perdomo has demonstrated impressive plate discipline, ranking in the 82nd percentile.
As it relates to his overall offensive skill, LaMonte Wade Jr. ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). LaMonte Wade Jr. is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card today. Oracle Park profiles as the #10 field in the game for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest RF dimensions in Major League Baseball are found in Oracle Park. LaMonte Wade Jr. will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Merrill Kelly in today's matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake McCarthy in the 90th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. Oracle Park profiles as the #10 field in the game for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest RF dimensions in Major League Baseball are found in Oracle Park. Jake McCarthy's launch angle this year (10.2°) is a significant increase over his 7.1° angle last year. Using Statcast metrics, Jake McCarthy grades out in the 95th percentile via the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average this year at .291.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Fitzgerald in the 90th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. The #10 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. Tyler Fitzgerald will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats. Sporting a .379 wOBA (a leading indicator of offensive ability) this year, Tyler Fitzgerald finds himself in the 95th percentile. In notching a .384 BABIP this year, Tyler Fitzgerald finds himself in the 96th percentile.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Chapman in the 97th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Matt Chapman is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. The #10 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. Matt Chapman will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats. Based on Statcast metrics, Matt Chapman grades out in the 87th percentile for offensive ability according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) this year at .350.
Oracle Park profiles as the #10 field in the game for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest RF dimensions in Major League Baseball are found in Oracle Park. Brett Wisely will hold the platoon advantage against Merrill Kelly in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Brett Wisely will hold that advantage today. Brett Wisely ranks in the 78th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34°, the launch angle range that tends to optimize home runs (18.2% rate this year).
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Bell in the 81st percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Josh Bell is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. The #10 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. Josh Bell has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.3%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of MLB's 2nd-shallowest RF fences today. Josh Bell has been hot of late, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 88.6-mph to 94-mph in the past week.
When assessing his overall offensive skill, Randal Grichuk ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Randal Grichuk is penciled in 5th on the lineup card today. The #10 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. Batting from the opposite that Blake Snell throws from, Randal Grichuk will have an advantage in today's matchup. Randal Grichuk has made sizeable gains with his Barrel% lately, upping his 10.1% seasonal rate to 28.6% over the last 7 days.
Oracle Park profiles as the #10 field in the game for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 2nd-shallowest RF dimensions in Major League Baseball are found in Oracle Park. Patrick Bailey will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats. In comparison to his 88.7-mph average last year, Patrick Bailey's exit velocity has noticeably risen this season, now sitting at 91.1 mph. Over the last 7 days, Patrick Bailey's 30% rate of hitting balls at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 15.3%.
The #10 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to righties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. Batting from the opposite that Blake Snell throws from, Kevin Newman will have the upper hand today. Kevin Newman has an 85th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.3%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of baseball's 2nd-shallowest RF fences today. Kevin Newman has notched a .274 batting average this year, grading out in the 83rd percentile.
Mike Yastrzemski is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 84% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. Oracle Park profiles as the #10 field in the game for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Mike Yastrzemski will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Merrill Kelly today. Mike Yastrzemski pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36% — 92nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest RF fences today. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats in all categories, and Mike Yastrzemski will hold that advantage in today's game.
