Wrigley Field
Cody Bellinger pulls many of his flyballs (36% — 91st percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards the game's 5th-deepest RF fences in today's matchup.
The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Michael Busch will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jordan Hicks in today's matchup. Michael Busch will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Matt Chapman ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Matt Chapman is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level of all games today at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 5th-strongest out of all the teams today.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Heliot Ramos in the 91st percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Heliot Ramos is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 61% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level of all games today at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 5th-strongest out of all the teams today.
Mike Tauchman is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in today's game. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level of all games today at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Jordan Hicks throws from, Mike Tauchman will have an advantage in today's game. Mike Tauchman has a 97th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (41%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of baseball's 7th-shallowest LF fences today. Mike Tauchman will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.
Thairo Estrada's batting average skill is projected to be in the 75th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level of all games today at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Thairo Estrada pulls many of his flyballs (37.4% — 95th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 5th-strongest out of all the teams today.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jorge Soler in the 95th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level of all games today at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Jorge Soler pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.4% — 89th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest LF fences today. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 5th-strongest out of all the teams today.
As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Michael Conforto ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Michael Conforto is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level of all games today at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Javier Assad throws from, Michael Conforto will have the upper hand in today's game. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 5th-strongest out of all the teams today.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ian Happ in the 80th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Ian Happ is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level of all games today at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The switch-hitting Ian Happ will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side (0) today against Jordan Hicks. Ian Happ has an 80th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.3%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of baseball's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 88th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics across the board, and Dansby Swanson will hold that advantage in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Pete Crow-Armstrong in the 93rd percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Jordan Hicks throws from, Pete Crow-Armstrong will have an advantage today. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Pete Crow-Armstrong will hold that advantage today.
The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Wilmer Flores pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (38.4% — 97th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.
Brett Wisely is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 73% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level of all games today at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Javier Assad throws from, Brett Wisely will have an advantage in today's game. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 5th-strongest out of all the teams today.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nico Hoerner in the 97th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Nico Hoerner will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
Patrick Bailey is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 5th-strongest out of all the teams today.
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Christopher Morel ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Christopher Morel is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level of all games today at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Christopher Morel pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (37.9% — 96th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest LF fences today. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Christopher Morel will hold that advantage today.
This matchup is expected to have the 8th-most suitable conditions for pitching among all the games scheduled today. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats across the board, and Miguel Amaya will hold that advantage in today's game.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Seiya Suzuki in the 95th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this matchup. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level of all games today at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Seiya Suzuki will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level of all games today at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Javier Assad throws from, Mike Yastrzemski will have an advantage today. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 5th-strongest out of all the teams today. Chicago's 2nd-worst outfield defense of all teams on the slate today creates a favorable matchup for Mike Yastrzemski, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs.
The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level of all games today at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Javier Assad throws from, Trenton Brooks will have the upper hand in today's game. Trenton Brooks has a 76th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.8%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 7th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The Chicago Cubs outfield defense profiles as the 5th-strongest out of all the teams today.
