Chicago @ San Diego Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Petco Park as the 5th-worst ballpark in MLB for righty base hits. Petco Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which generally leads to lower offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for hurlers. Hitting from the same side that Sean Burke throws from, Fernando Tatis Jr. meets a tough challenge in today's matchup.

Nicky Lopez is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 50% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield fences in the majors. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. Batting from the opposite that Yu Darvish throws from, Nicky Lopez will have an advantage today. Nicky Lopez has seen a sizeable improvement in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 86.8-mph average over the last 7 days to his seasonal 84.8-mph average.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Benintendi in the 88th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Andrew Benintendi is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. Andrew Benintendi will hold the platoon advantage against Yu Darvish in today's matchup. Andrew Benintendi hits a high percentage 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 game.

Petco Park projects as the #26 field in Major League Baseball for lefty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Petco Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest in MLB, which generally leads to lower offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for hurlers.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Robert Jr. in the 95th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Luis Robert Jr. is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield fences in the majors. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. Luis Robert Jr. has had a particularly strong THE BAT X Spray Score in the past week's worth of games, which measures a hitter's proficiency in hitting the ball to all fields.

Miguel Vargas has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (80% of the time), but he is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this matchup. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. Miguel Vargas hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 92nd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

Gavin Sheets is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. Hitting from the opposite that Yu Darvish throws from, Gavin Sheets will have the upper hand today.

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. Jacob Amaya has been hot recently, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 87.3-mph to 98.2-mph over the past week.

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 4th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. Bryan Ramos hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 86th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today. Over the past 7 days, Bryan Ramos's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 5.3% up to 12.5%. Bryan Ramos's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has gotten better recently, increasing from 19.3% on the season to 33.3% over the past 14 days. Bryan Ramos has been hot recently, posting a 91.7-mph average exit velocity in the last 7 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects David Peralta in the 80th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. David Peralta will hold the platoon advantage over Sean Burke in today's matchup. David Peralta hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 90th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. David Peralta will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Cronenworth in the 85th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Jake Cronenworth is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield fences in the majors. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. Jake Cronenworth will hold the platoon advantage over Sean Burke in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Vaughn in the 90th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Andrew Vaughn is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. Andrew Vaughn hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 88th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 96th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. Xander Bogaerts hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38% — 76th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today. Xander Bogaerts will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Donovan Solano in the 92nd percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. Donovan Solano hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.3% — 95th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Donovan Solano will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Jurickson Profar ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jurickson Profar is penciled in 1st in the batting order today. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. Jurickson Profar will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Manny Machado ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Manny Machado is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. Manny Machado hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 89th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Manny Machado will hold that advantage today.

When estimating his batting average talent, Jackson Merrill is projected as the 20th-best hitter in Major League Baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jackson Merrill is projected to hit 5th in the lineup today, which would be an upgrade from his 92% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. Jackson Merrill will hold the platoon advantage against Sean Burke in today's game. Jackson Merrill hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.3% — 100th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.

Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield fences in the majors. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. Dominic Fletcher will have the handedness advantage over Yu Darvish in today's game.

Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield fences in the majors. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today. Kyle Higashioka will hold the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lenyn Sosa in the 75th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today.

Petco Park has the 2nd-shallowest centerfield fences in the majors. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this matchup will be the 5th-most suitable for hitting on the schedule today.