PETCO Park
Landon Knack will have the handedness advantage over Fernando Tatis Jr. in today's matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Rojas in the 79th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. As far as temperature and humidity go, the most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.
When assessing his batting average ability, Freddie Freeman is projected as the 7th-best batter in the league by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Freddie Freeman is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Freddie Freeman will hold the platoon advantage against Dylan Cease today.
Tommy Edman's batting average skill is projected to be in the 79th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gavin Lux in the 84th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Gavin Lux will have the handedness advantage over Dylan Cease in today's matchup. Gavin Lux hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 96th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.
When estimating his BABIP talent, Teoscar Hernandez is projected as the 8th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Teoscar Hernandez is penciled in 3rd in the lineup today. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Jake Cronenworth ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Hitting from the opposite that Landon Knack throws from, Jake Cronenworth will have an advantage in today's matchup. The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense projects as the 3rd-best out of every team in action today. Jake Cronenworth will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.
Xander Bogaerts's batting average skill is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Xander Bogaerts hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 82nd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense projects as the 3rd-best out of every team in action today. Xander Bogaerts will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.
Shohei Ohtani projects as the 3rd-best batter in MLB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Shohei Ohtani is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Dylan Cease throws from, Shohei Ohtani will have an edge in today's matchup.
Mookie Betts projects as the 15th-best hitter in baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Mookie Betts is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Mookie Betts hits many of his flyballs to center field (39% — 93rd percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
When it comes to his batting average talent, Jackson Merrill is projected as the 19th-best batter in the league by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jackson Merrill is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 89% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Jackson Merrill will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Landon Knack in today's matchup. Jackson Merrill hits many of his flyballs to center field (40.6% — 100th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game.
As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Jurickson Profar ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jurickson Profar is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense projects as the 3rd-best out of every team in action today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Jurickson Profar will hold that advantage today.
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Manny Machado ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Manny Machado is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Manny Machado hits many of his flyballs to center field (39% — 93rd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense projects as the 3rd-best out of every team in action today.
Max Muncy is penciled in 4th in the batting order today. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Hitting from the opposite that Dylan Cease throws from, Max Muncy will have the upper hand today.
David Peralta's batting average skill is projected to be in the 77th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Landon Knack throws from, David Peralta will have an edge in today's matchup. David Peralta hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 90th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense projects as the 3rd-best out of every team in action today.
As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Kyle Higashioka will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
