D-Backs vs Braves match player stats | 2025 Series Game 3 Thursday, June 5th

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D-Backs vs Braves match player stats | 2025 Series Game 3 Thursday, June 5th

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Series Game 3 Matchup Details

Arizona Diamondbacks at Atlanta Braves
Series Game 3
Todays Game is on Thursday, June 5th
05/06/25 12:15:00 PM EST First Pitch

Positive Match Player Stats for D-Backs vs Braves Series Game 3 Matchup Today

The 2nd-best projected batting order of all teams on the slate today in terms of overall offensive ability is that of the Atlanta Braves.

High humidity has a small yet noteworthy correlation with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather report calls for the 4th-most humidity of all games today at 76%.

Playing on the road generally reduces pitcher metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Brandon Pfaadt in today’s game.

Brandon Pfaadt has averaged 93.4 adjusted pitches per GS this year, ranking in the 84th percentile.

Alex Verdugo’s batting average talent is projected to be in the 86th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Alex Verdugo will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Brandon Pfaadt in today’s matchup.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Alex Verdugo can likely count on never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.

Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Alex Verdugo will hold that advantage in today’s game.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Eugenio Suarez ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Eugenio Suarez is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this game.

Extreme groundball bats like Eugenio Suarez tend to be more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Grant Holmes.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Eugenio Suarez in the 97th percentile when estimating his home run skill.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Naylor in the 87th percentile when assessing his batting average talent.

Josh Naylor is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this game.

Hitting from the opposite that Grant Holmes throws from, Josh Naylor will have an edge today.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Josh Naylor ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Matt Olson projects as the 17th-best home run hitter in the majors, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Matt Olson is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup.

Hitting from the opposite that Brandon Pfaadt throws from, Matt Olson will have an advantage in today’s game.

Matt Olson has a good chance to have an advantage against every reliever for the whole game, since the bullpen of the Arizona Diamondbacks has just 1 same-handed RP.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Matt Olson ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in the 91st percentile when estimating his batting average skill.

As it relates to his home run ability, Marcell Ozuna ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Marcell Ozuna is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this matchup.

Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Marcell Ozuna will hold that advantage in today’s game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Marcell Ozuna in the 95th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Ozzie Albies ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Ozzie Albies is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup.

Ozzie Albies will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Ronald Acuna Jr. ranks as the 5th-best hitter in baseball.

Ronald Acuna Jr. is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this game.

Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 96th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he’ll be hitting towards baseball’s 5th-shallowest CF fences today.

Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Ronald Acuna Jr. will hold that advantage in today’s matchup.

Austin Riley projects as the 16th-best home run hitter in Major League Baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Austin Riley is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this game.

Austin Riley will benefit from the home field advantage in today’s matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

Austin Riley projects as the 20th-best batter in baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

The Arizona Diamondbacks have 6 hitters in the projected offense that will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Grant Holmes in today’s game.

When assessing his strikeout skill, the leading projection system (THE BAT) forecasts Grant Holmes in the 80th percentile among all starting pitchers in baseball.

Recording 94.1 adjusted pitches per GS this year on average, Grant Holmes ranks in the 86th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gabriel Moreno in the 94th percentile when assessing his batting average skill.

Gabriel Moreno hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.2% — 98th percentile) and sets up very well considering he’ll be hitting out towards the league’s 5th-shallowest CF fences in today’s matchup.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Gabriel Moreno ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Nick Allen hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 86th percentile) and sets up very well considering he’ll be hitting out towards the league’s 5th-shallowest CF fences in today’s matchup.

Extreme groundball bats like Nick Allen usually hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Brandon Pfaadt.

Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Nick Allen will hold that advantage in today’s matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Harris II in the 93rd percentile when assessing his batting average skill.

Batting from the opposite that Brandon Pfaadt throws from, Michael Harris II will have the upper hand in today’s game.

Michael Harris II may have an advantage against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Arizona Diamondbacks has just 1 same-handed RP.

Michael Harris II hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 85th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he’ll be hitting towards MLB’s 5th-shallowest CF fences in today’s matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Harris II in the 81st percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill.

Batting from the opposite that Grant Holmes throws from, Alek Thomas will have the upper hand in today’s game.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Corbin Carroll ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Corbin Carroll is penciled in 1st in the batting order in today’s game.

Corbin Carroll will have the handedness advantage against Grant Holmes today.

Negative Match Player Stats with D-Backs vs Braves Series Game 3

It is anticipated that we will see a Pitchers Umpire (Austin Jones) in charge of the strike zone in this game.

Projected catcher Gabriel Moreno projects as a good pitch framer, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).

Brandon Pfaadt is an extreme flyball pitcher (36.3% FB% according to the leading projection system, THE BAT) and has the benefit of pitching in the #23 HR venue in the league in today’s game.

The Arizona Diamondbacks outfield defense projects as the strongest among all the teams on the slate today.

Alex Verdugo has primarily hit in the top-half of the lineup this year (82% of the time), but he is projected to bat 6th in the batting order in today’s game.

Alex Verdugo has a 95th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (38.2%) and will be challenged by the game’s 2nd-deepest LF fences today.

Grant Holmes will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Eugenio Suarez today.

Eugenio Suarez pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (37.6% — 96th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of the game’s 2nd-deepest LF fences in today’s game.

Among every team on the slate today, the 4th-strongest infield defense is that of the Atlanta Braves.

Eugenio Suarez will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team today.

Josh Naylor will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today’s matchup.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is penciled in 6th on the lineup card today, which would be a downgrade from his 70% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this year.

Grant Holmes will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Lourdes Gurriel Jr. today.

Playing on the road generally reduces batter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in today’s game.

Brandon Pfaadt will hold the platoon advantage over Marcell Ozuna in today’s game.

Marcell Ozuna pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.7% — 87th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards MLB’s 2nd-deepest LF fences in today’s game.

The switch-hitting Ozzie Albies will be less advantaged while batting from his weak side (0) today against Brandon Pfaadt,Typically, bats like Ozzie Albies who hit a lot of groundballs generally hit worse when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of groundballs such as Brandon Pfaadt.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ozzie Albies in the 14th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent.

Arizona’s #1-ranked outfield defense of all teams today poses a formidable challenge for Ozzie Albies, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs.

Brandon Pfaadt will hold the platoon advantage against Ronald Acuna Jr. today.

Brandon Pfaadt will hold the platoon advantage over Austin Riley in today’s game.

Given that groundball hitters are less effective against groundball pitchers, Grant Holmes (42.5% GB% via the leading projection system, THE BAT) is well-situated today with 2 GB hitters in the opposing club’s projected offense.

Grant Holmes will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats in all categories.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (20.1 K% (via the leading projection system, THE BAT X) are projected to have the 4th-least strikeout-prone team of batters of all teams on the slate.

Gabriel Moreno is penciled in 8th in the lineup in today’s game.

Batting from the same side that Grant Holmes throws from, Gabriel Moreno will have a tough matchup today.

Extreme groundball bats like Gabriel Moreno tend to be less successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Grant Holmes.

Playing on the road typically lessens hitter stats in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Gabriel Moreno today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nick Allen in the 4th percentile as it relates to his home run ability.

Nick Allen is projected to bat 8th in the batting order in this matchup.

Brandon Pfaadt will hold the platoon advantage against Nick Allen in today’s game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nick Allen in the 8th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability.

Michael Harris II is penciled in 9th on the lineup card in this game.

Alek Thomas is projected to bat 9th on the lineup card in this game.

Alek Thomas has an 87th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.3%) and will have to hit them out towards the league’s 2nd-deepest LF fences in today’s game.

Extreme flyball bats like Alek Thomas tend to perform worse against extreme flyball pitchers like Grant Holmes.

Playing on the road generally lowers hitter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Alek Thomas in today’s matchup.

Playing on the road typically reduces batter stats in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Corbin Carroll in today’s game.

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