The Sharp Report MLB - 9/15

Today's picks

Tampa Bay F5 ML

Advanced Pitcher Edge

+2.71 xFIP Gap

Griffin Jax projects to outperform Jack Perkins on fielding-independent metrics, giving Tampa Bay Rays the skill edge through the first 5 innings.

Lineup Platoon Split

0.759 OPS vs RHP

Tampa Bay Rays's lineup posts a 0.759 OPS against RHP — the handedness they face in Jack Perkins.

Dodgers F5 ML

Pitcher Advantage

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2.52 ERA) vs Rhett Lowder (8.52 ERA)

+6.00 ERA gap | +2.67 xFIP gap — Yoshinobu Yamamoto has the clear edge

Sharpie Insight: Both baseline ERA and fielding-independent metrics confirm a significant starting pitcher advantage.

Guardians F5 ML

Advanced Pitcher Edge

+4.78 xFIP Gap

Foster Griffin projects to outperform Davis Martin on fielding-independent metrics, giving Cleveland Guardians the skill edge through the first 5 innings.

Lineup Platoon Split

0.701 OPS vs RHP

Cleveland Guardians's lineup posts a 0.701 OPS against RHP — the handedness they face in Davis Martin.

9/15 Result: 3 - 0