Baltimore @ Toronto Picks & Props

Assessing his BABIP skill, THE BAT X rates Gunnar Henderson in the 95th percentile. In MLB, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest. Gunnar Henderson will have the handedness advantage against Kevin Gausman in today's matchup. The Toronto Blue Jays have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Gunnar Henderson stands a good chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game. Of late, Gunnar Henderson has improved his capacity to strike the ball at an optimal launch angle for base hit (ranging from -4° to 26°), with his percentage rising from 46.7% during the season to 66.7% in the past week.

As per THE BAT projection system, venue is ranked as the 26nd venue among all major venues for the right-handed BABIP. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts the 3rd-best pitching conditions on the schedule today. Over the past 7 days, George Springer has been struggling and only managed a .284 wOBA while limping.

THE BAT X projects Cedric Mullins II in the 84th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Cedric Mullins II is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this game. Cedric Mullins II will have the handedness advantage against Kevin Gausman today. The Toronto Blue Jays have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Cedric Mullins II can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game. Cedric Mullins II hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 78th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Adley Rutschman ranks in the 95th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Adley Rutschman is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card today. In MLB, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest. With a .373 wOBA in the past 14 days, Adley Rutschman has been on fire of late. The 111.1-mph hit by Adley Rutschman over the last 14 days is a favorable indicator of his recent form and raw power, as it is one of the hardest balls hit in the game.

When evaluating his BABIP ability, Kevin Kiermaier ranks in the 82nd percentile within THE BAT X projects. Kevin Kiermaier will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Dean Kremer today. Kevin Kiermaier hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 96th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Kevin Kiermaier will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Over the last 7 days, Kevin Kiermaier has remarkably improved his Barrel% by elevating his seasonal rate from 3.4% to 10%.

Brandon Belt has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (87% of the time), but he is projected to hit 4th in the batting order today. In MLB, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest. Brandon Belt will hold the platoon advantage over Dean Kremer today. With the weakest outfield defense of all teams of all teams on the slate today being Baltimore ranked at #1, Brandon Belt's skills as an extreme flyball batter are put to the test. Brandon Belt will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.

Anthony Santander is penciled in 3rd in the lineup today. In MLB, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest. Anthony Santander's average launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls recently (23.4° in the last 7 days) is a significant increase over his 12.2° seasonal figure. Anthony Santander has been hot lately, compiling a a 12.9% Barrel% (a reliable metric to assess power) in the past 14 days. A good indication of Anthony Santander's recent form and raw power is that he hit one of the hardest balls in the game in the past week's games, at a speed of 110.2 mph.

In MLB, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest. Daulton Varsho will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Dean Kremer in today's matchup. Daulton Varsho will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats. In the past two weeks, Daulton Varsho's launch mark has significantly improved to 25°, exceeding his seasonal mark of 16.7°. Over the last two weeks, Daulton Varsho has shown a 13.3% Barrel% (an advanced metric for measuring power) and has been performing exceptionally well.

As it relates to his batting average skill, Whit Merrifield is ranked in the 89th percentile by THE BAT X projects. In MLB, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest. Whit Merrifield will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats. A consistent launch angle is a measure of good hitting, and Whit Merrifield has been very consistent with his in recent games, compiling a 30.9° launch angle standard deviation over the past 7 days.

THE BAT X projects Adam Frazier in the 77th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. For 75% of the time this year, Adam Frazier has mainly batted in the back-half of the lineup, but for this matchup, he is listed in the 5th spot in the lineup. In MLB, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest. Adam Frazier will have the handedness advantage against Kevin Gausman in today's game. The Toronto Blue Jays have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Adam Frazier has a strong chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.

In MLB, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest. Nathan Lukes will have the handedness advantage against Dean Kremer today. Nathan Lukes will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.

THE BAT X projects Matt Chapman in the 95th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Matt Chapman is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this game. Matt Chapman hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.3% — 91st percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Matt Chapman will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to boost all of his stats. Lately, Matt Chapman's proficiency in hitting the ball at a launch angle that maximizes the Home Run count (ranging from -4° to 26°) has progressed considerably. In the previous week, this ability has been boosted from 15.7% for the season to 18.8%.

As it relates to his batting average skill, Austin Hays is ranked in the 75th percentile by THE BAT X projects. In MLB, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest. Lately, Austin Hays has seen a boost in his capacity to make contact with the ball at an angle that lends itself well to a BABIP (ranging from -4° to 26°), with his success rate going from 43.9% over the season to 50% in the last two weeks' worth of games. Recently, Austin Hays has been performing exceptionally well, achieving a .356 wOBA in the past fortnight's games. Putting up a 32° launch angle standard deviation over the past 7 days, Austin Hays has exhibited excellent hitting skills through his consistent launch angle.

In terms of his overall offensive capability, Ryan Mountcastle ranks in the 94th percentile according to THE BAT X's projects. Ryan Mountcastle is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today. In MLB, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest. Ryan Mountcastle's launch angle in recent games (23.3° in the past 14 days) is a significant increase over his 17° seasonal angle. Ryan Mountcastle has hit one of the hardest balls in the game in the last week — 109-mph — which is a strong measure of recent form and raw power.

THE BAT X projects Alejandro Kirk in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. In MLB, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest. Alejandro Kirk will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats. Comparing his seasonal average of 88.8-mph to his 91.1-mph average in the past 14 days, it is clear that Alejandro Kirk has made significant progress in his exit velocity on flyballs. In the past two weeks, Alejandro Kirk's launch angle has significantly improved to 5.4°, exceeding his seasonal angle of 2.2°.

In MLB, Rogers Centre's centerfield dimensions are the 10th-shallowest.

James McCann hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.3% — 91st percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 10th-shallowest CF fences today.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has gone over 1.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Bo Bichette has gone over 1.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.