Cubs vs Mets match player stats | 2025 Friday, May 9th

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Cubs vs Mets match player stats | 2025 Friday, May 9th

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Matchup Details

Chicago Cubs at New York Mets

Todays Game is on Friday, May 9th
09/05/25 19:10:00 PM EST First Pitch

Positive Match Player Stats for Cubs vs Mets Matchup Today

Nico Hoerner has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (91% of the time), but he is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this game.

Humid weather has a small yet noteworthy link with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast forecasts the most humid conditions of all games today at 87%.

The New York Mets infield defense projects as the 4th-worst among every team in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nico Hoerner in the 96th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Ian Happ ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Ian Happ is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card today.

The switch-hitting Ian Happ will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side (0) today against Clay Holmes.

Ian Happ has a 75th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.4%) and is a great match for the park considering he’ll be hitting them towards baseball’s 4th-shallowest LF fences in today’s matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Francisco Lindor in the 96th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill.

Francisco Lindor is projected to bat 1st in the batting order today.

Francisco Lindor will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

Kyle Tucker projects as the 8th-best hitter in the majors, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Kyle Tucker is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup.

Batting from the opposite that Clay Holmes throws from, Kyle Tucker will have an edge today.

The New York Mets have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Kyle Tucker can likely count on never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Juan Soto ranks as the 3rd-best batter in MLB.

Juan Soto is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in today’s game.

Juan Soto will hold the platoon advantage over Jameson Taillon in today’s matchup.

Juan Soto will possess the home field advantage in today’s matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Nimmo in the 92nd percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability.

Brandon Nimmo is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today’s game.

Hitting from the opposite that Jameson Taillon throws from, Brandon Nimmo will have the upper hand in today’s game.

Brandon Nimmo has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.9%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards baseball’s 4th-shallowest LF fences in today’s matchup.

Pete Alonso projects as the 14th-best batter in the league, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Pete Alonso is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this matchup.

Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Pete Alonso will hold that advantage today.

Jeff McNeil will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jameson Taillon in today’s matchup.

Jeff McNeil will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Dansby Swanson ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Dansby Swanson hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.1% — 98th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he’ll be hitting towards MLB’s shallowest CF fences in today’s matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jon Berti in the 94th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent.

Tyrone Taylor hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 84th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he’ll be hitting towards the game’s shallowest CF fences today.

Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Tyrone Taylor will hold that advantage in today’s matchup.

The New York Mets projected offense projects as the 2nd-best on the slate today in terms of overall offensive skill.

Because groundball batters have a significant edge over flyball pitchers, Jameson Taillon and his 37.8% underlying GB% (according to the leading projection system, THE BAT) will be in a tough spot in today’s outing being matched up with 2 opposing GB bats.

Jameson Taillon will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today’s matchup.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Michael Busch ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Michael Busch is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this game.

Batting from the opposite that Clay Holmes throws from, Michael Busch will have the upper hand in today’s matchup.

Michael Busch is apt to have an edge against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the New York Mets has just 1 same-handed RP.

When assessing his home run ability, Michael Busch ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

When estimating his home run talent, Francisco Alvarez ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Francisco Alvarez is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today’s game, which would be an upgrade from his 100% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season.

Francisco Alvarez will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today’s matchup, which should improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Pete Crow-Armstrong in the 81st percentile when estimating his home run ability.

Hitting from the opposite that Clay Holmes throws from, Pete Crow-Armstrong will have an advantage in today’s game.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has a good chance to have the upper hand against every reliever for the whole game, since the bullpen of the New York Mets has just 1 same-handed RP.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Pete Crow-Armstrong in the 76th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Seiya Suzuki ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in today’s game.

Seiya Suzuki hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (42.6% — 100th percentile) and sets up very well considering he’ll be hitting out towards the game’s shallowest CF fences in today’s game.

Negative Match Player Stats with Cubs vs Mets

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nico Hoerner in the 2nd percentile as it relates to his home run ability.

The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 9-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for mound aces.

Clay Holmes will hold the platoon advantage against Nico Hoerner today.

Playing on the road generally reduces batter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Nico Hoerner in today’s game.

Ian Happ will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today.

As a switch-hitter who is weaker from the 0 side of the dish, Francisco Lindor will be at a disadvantage batting from his bad side against Jameson Taillon today.

The Chicago Cubs infield defense grades out as the 3rd-strongest out of every team today.

Playing on the road generally diminishes batter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Kyle Tucker in today’s game.

Jameson Taillon will have the handedness advantage against Pete Alonso today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeff McNeil in the 13th percentile as it relates to his home run ability.

Jeff McNeil is projected to bat 8th in the lineup in this game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeff McNeil in the 16th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent.

Dansby Swanson has primarily hit in the top-half of the lineup this year (71% of the time), but he is projected to hit 7th in the batting order in this game.

Clay Holmes will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Dansby Swanson in today’s game.

Playing on the road typically diminishes hitter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Dansby Swanson in today’s matchup.

When it comes to his home run ability, Jon Berti ranks in the 5th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Jon Berti is projected to hit 9th in the batting order in this matchup.

Batting from the same side that Clay Holmes throws from, Jon Berti has a tough challenge in today’s matchup.

Extreme flyball hitters like Jon Berti generally hit worse against extreme flyball pitchers like Clay Holmes.

Playing on the road typically weakens batter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Jon Berti in today’s matchup.

Tyrone Taylor is projected to bat 9th in the batting order in today’s game.

Hitting from the same side that Jameson Taillon throws from, Tyrone Taylor will not have the upper hand in today’s game.

Michael Busch will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today’s game.

Jameson Taillon will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Francisco Alvarez in today’s matchup.

Pete Crow-Armstrong is projected to bat 6th in the batting order in today’s game.

Pete Crow-Armstrong will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today’s matchup.

Clay Holmes will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Seiya Suzuki in today’s game.

Seiya Suzuki will be at a disadvantage playing on the road today.

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