Cleveland @ San Diego props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Petco Park as the 8th-worst park in the league for right-handed batting average. Petco Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all major league parks, which often leads to lower offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 8.7-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for mound aces. Among all the teams today, the 4th-best infield defense is that of the the San Diego Padres. Playing on the road generally diminishes batter stats in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Jose Ramirez in today's matchup.

Petco Park has the shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks. This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. As a switch-hitter who is best from the 0 side of the plate, Brayan Rocchio will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his better side against Kyle Hart in today's matchup.

Kyle Manzardo is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Petco Park has the shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks. This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. In the last week's worth of games, Kyle Manzardo has posted a 40° launch angle, lifting the ball well and indicating strong home run potential. In terms of the ability to lift the ball for power, Kyle Manzardo ranks in the 95th percentile with a 21.9° launch angle, which is among the most flyball-inducing angles in the game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gabriel Arias in the 87th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Hitting from the opposite that Kyle Hart throws from, Gabriel Arias will have an edge today. Since the start of last season, the hardest ball Gabriel Arias has made contact with reached a maximum exit velocity of 113.4 mph (a reliable standard to measure power), checking in at the 89th percentile.

Petco Park ranks as the #21 park in baseball for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Petco Park's elevation is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all major league parks, which often leads to lower offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 8.7-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for mound aces. The Cleveland Guardians infield defense grades out as the best out of every team today. In the last 14 days, Luis Arraez has recorded a mere a 0% Barrel%, indicating a decline in power ability.

This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Bo Naylor's 19.5° launch angle (a reliable standard to study a hitter's ability to lift the ball for power) is one of the highest in the game: 92nd percentile.

Steven Kwan's batting average talent is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Steven Kwan is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this matchup. Petco Park has the shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks. This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. With a .281 Expected Batting Average (an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) based on Statcast data) since the start of last season , Steven Kwan is positioned in the 89th percentile.

Petco Park has the shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks. This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Elias Diaz will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Jake Cronenworth ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jake Cronenworth is penciled in 5th in the lineup today. Petco Park has the shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks. This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Given Luis Ortiz's huge platoon split, Jake Cronenworth will have a tremendous advantage batting from the opposite side of the dish in today's matchup.

Carlos Santana is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. Petco Park has the shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks. This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. The switch-hitting Carlos Santana will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his better side (0) today against Kyle Hart. In the last week, Carlos Santana has displayed impressive power, recording a a 16.7% Barrel% (an advanced metric to study power).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lane Thomas in the 77th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Lane Thomas is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Batting from the opposite that Kyle Hart throws from, Lane Thomas will have an advantage today. Lane Thomas hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 77th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Fernando Tatis Jr. ranks as the 11th-best batter in baseball. Fernando Tatis Jr. is projected to hit 1st in the batting order today. This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 88th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Fernando Tatis Jr. will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xander Bogaerts in the 95th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Xander Bogaerts hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 88th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Xander Bogaerts will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Jhonkensy Noel is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 100% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. Petco Park has the shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks. This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Jhonkensy Noel will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Kyle Hart in today's game. Since the start of last season, Jhonkensy Noel's 14.5% Barrel%, a reliable metric for measuring power, places him in the 92nd percentile among his peers.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Manny Machado ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Manny Machado is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Manny Machado hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 96th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats across the board, and Manny Machado will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Because of Luis Ortiz's huge platoon split, Jason Heyward will have a gigantic advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate today. Jason Heyward will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats. Over the last 7 days, Jason Heyward has displayed impressive power, recording a a 12.5% Barrel% (an advanced metric to evaluate power). Jason Heyward has been hot recently, posting a 93.2-mph average exit velocity in the last 7 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Johnathan Rodriguez in the 88th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Petco Park has the shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks. This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Johnathan Rodriguez will hold the platoon advantage over Kyle Hart in today's matchup. Johnathan Rodriguez's 91.3-mph average exit velocity is among the best in the league since the start of last season: 89th percentile.

As it relates to his batting average ability, Jackson Merrill is projected as the 14th-best batter in MLB by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jackson Merrill is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this game. This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Jackson Merrill will have the handedness advantage against Luis Ortiz today... and the cherry on top, Ortiz has a huge platoon split. Jackson Merrill hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.5% — 99th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Given Luis Ortiz's huge platoon split, Gavin Sheets will have an enormous advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish in this game. Gavin Sheets will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats. Over the last two weeks, Gavin Sheets's swing has been well optimized for home runs, notching a 26.3% of balls hit with a launch angle in the optimal range of 23° to 34°. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.307) may lead us to conclude that Gavin Sheets has experienced some negative variance since the start of last season with his .291 actual wOBA.

Petco Park has the shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks. This game is predicted to have the highest humidity of all games on the slate (84%); there is a small yet noteworthy correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Austin Hedges will hold the platoon advantage over Kyle Hart in today's matchup. Austin Hedges's 21.2° launch angle (a reliable standard to study a hitter's ability to lift the ball for power) is one of the steepest in Major League Baseball: 93rd percentile.