San Diego @ Arizona Picks & Props

As a switch-hitter who performs worse from the 0 side of the plate, Ketel Marte will be at a disadvantage batting from his weak side against Matt Waldron in this game. In today's matchup, Ketel Marte is at a disadvantage facing the league's 3rd-deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the pull field at a 35.7% rate (91st percentile). Among all the teams playing today, the 5th-strongest infield defense is that of the San Diego Padres.

Jackson Merrill hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.6% — 100th percentile) but may find it hard to clear the league's 3rd-deepest CF fences today. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Jackson Merrill will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's game.

Brandon Pfaadt will have the handedness advantage over Fernando Tatis Jr. in today's matchup... and it's an even bigger mismatch considering Pfaadt's large platoon split. Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 84th percentile) and will have to hit them out towards the game's 3rd-deepest CF fences today. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Fernando Tatis Jr. will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's matchup. Fernando Tatis Jr.'s ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has fallen off recently, decreasing from 13% on the season to 0% in the past 7 days.

Among all major league stadiums, Chase Field's centerfield fences are the 3rd-deepest. Hitting from the same side that Matt Waldron throws from, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will be at a disadvantage in today's game. Among all the teams playing today, the 5th-strongest infield defense is that of the San Diego Padres. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has struggled with his Barrel% recently; his 6.8% seasonal rate has decreased to 0% over the past 7 days. Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s exit velocity on flyballs has dropped off lately; his 91.6-mph seasonal figure has dropped off to 82.6-mph over the past 7 days.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Manny Machado ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Manny Machado is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. The #3 field in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Corbin Carroll in the 92nd percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Corbin Carroll is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Chase Field as the 3rd-best stadium in MLB for lefty batting average. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense.

Luis Arraez hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (37.9% — 75th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards the league's 3rd-deepest CF fences today. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Luis Arraez will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's game. Luis Arraez's average exit velocity has declined this year; his 88.3-mph EV last season has fallen to 86.2-mph. Luis Arraez's average exit velocity has declined in recent games; his 86.2-mph seasonal figure has fallen off to 82.8-mph in the past 14 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gabriel Moreno in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. The #3 field in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats across the board, and Gabriel Moreno will hold that advantage today.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Eugenio Suarez ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The #3 field in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Eugenio Suarez will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Lockridge in the 86th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. The #3 field in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Randal Grichuk ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Randal Grichuk is projected to hit 5th in the lineup today. The #3 field in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense.

The #3 field in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Compared to last season, Nick Ahmed has improved his ability to hit the ball at a launch angle ideal for home runs, increasing his percentage of balls hit between 23° and 34° from 12.5% to 15.8% this season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 95th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. The #3 field in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Xander Bogaerts has seen a notable improvement in his exit velocity in recent games; just compare his 93.8-mph average over the last 7 days to his seasonal 88.1-mph EV.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Cronenworth in the 85th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Jake Cronenworth is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Chase Field as the 3rd-best stadium in MLB for lefty batting average. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense.

Donovan Solano's BABIP talent is projected in the 92nd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #3 field in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Donovan Solano's launch angle recently (38° over the past week) is a considerable increase over his 13.9° seasonal mark.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Walker in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Christian Walker is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this matchup. The #3 field in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake McCarthy in the 86th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Chase Field as the 3rd-best stadium in MLB for lefty batting average. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Batting from the opposite that Matt Waldron throws from, Jake McCarthy will have an advantage today.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Josh Bell ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The #3 field in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Among every team playing today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the San Diego Padres.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Jurickson Profar ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jurickson Profar is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Chase Field as the 3rd-best stadium in MLB for lefty batting average. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense.

David Peralta's batting average talent is projected to be in the 79th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). David Peralta is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 98% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Chase Field as the 3rd-best stadium in MLB for lefty batting average. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense.

The #3 field in MLB for boosting batting average to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Chase Field. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Chase Field as the 3rd-best stadium in MLB for lefty batting average. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Tyler Wade will hold the platoon advantage over Brandon Pfaadt in today's game... and even more favorably, Pfaadt has a large platoon split. Tyler Wade grades out in the 79th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to best-produce base hits (45.7% rate since the start of last season).

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Chase Field as the 3rd-best stadium in MLB for lefty batting average. Built 1059 feet above sea level, Chase Field has the 2nd-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. The Chase Field roof is expected to be closed today, making the temperature in this game 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Geraldo Perdomo will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats. Geraldo Perdomo's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better lately, going from 44.1% on the season to 61.5% in the past week's worth of games.