PETCO Park
The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the 3rd-worst out of every team on the slate today. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Elias Diaz will hold that advantage in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 95th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Xander Bogaerts is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game. Because of Chris Sale's large platoon split, Xander Bogaerts will have a colossal advantage batting from the opposite side of the plate today. Xander Bogaerts hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 87th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst out of every team on the slate today.
Orlando Arcia has not yet played a game this season.
As it relates to his batting average skill, Luis Arraez is projected as the best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Luis Arraez is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today. The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst out of every team on the slate today. Luis Arraez will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manny Machado in the 94th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Manny Machado is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today. Manny Machado will hold the platoon advantage against Chris Sale in today's matchup... and the cherry on top, Sale has a large platoon split. Manny Machado hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 96th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today. The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst out of every team on the slate today.
Fernando Tatis Jr. projects as the 11th-best hitter in baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Fernando Tatis Jr. is penciled in 1st on the lineup card today. Fernando Tatis Jr. will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Chris Sale in today's game... and even more favorably, Sale has a large platoon split. Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 87th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst out of every team on the slate today.
Batting from the opposite that Michael King throws from, Drake Baldwin will have an advantage in today's matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Harris II in the 97th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Michael Harris II will hold the platoon advantage against Michael King in today's game. Michael Harris II hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.1% — 90th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Olson in the 97th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Matt Olson is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today. Hitting from the opposite that Michael King throws from, Matt Olson will have an edge in today's game.
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Austin Riley ranks as the 16th-best hitter in the league. Austin Riley is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game. Austin Riley hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 78th 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.
As it relates to his batting average ability, Jackson Merrill is projected as the 14th-best hitter in baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jackson Merrill is penciled in 5th in the batting order in today's game. Jackson Merrill hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.5% — 99th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today. The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst out of every team on the slate today. Jackson Merrill will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.
Jarred Kelenic's BABIP talent is projected in the 77th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Hitting from the opposite that Michael King throws from, Jarred Kelenic will have an advantage in today's matchup. Jarred Kelenic hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.1% — 90th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Jurickson Profar ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jurickson Profar is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ozzie Albies in the 88th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Ozzie Albies is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game.
The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the 3rd-worst out of every team on the slate today. Brandon Lockridge will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Marcell Ozuna in the 96th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Marcell Ozuna is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today.
Jake Cronenworth has not yet played a game this season.
