Oakland @ Chicago Picks & Props

Guaranteed Rate Field projects as the #7 ballpark in MLB for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Homers are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the 4th-shallowest in Major League Baseball. Among all the teams in action today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense is that of the Chicago White Sox. This season, Jonah Bride has experienced a significant increase in his exit velocity on flyballs, now sitting at an average of 96 mph compared to last year's 90.5 mph mark. Jonah Bride has suffered from bad luck when it comes to his wOBA this year; his .230 rate is a good deal lower than his .300 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Guaranteed Rate Field projects as the #7 ballpark in MLB for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Shea Langeliers pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.8% — 92nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Among all the teams in action today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense is that of the Chicago White Sox. In the last week's worth of games, Shea Langeliers's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 10.7% up to 16.7%. Shea Langeliers has been hot in recent games, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 90.1-mph to 96.6-mph in the past 7 days.

Guaranteed Rate Field projects as the #7 ballpark in MLB for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Lenyn Sosa has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.1%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats in all categories, and Lenyn Sosa will hold that advantage in today's game. Lenyn Sosa has made substantial improvements with his Barrel% in recent games, upping his 7.9% seasonal rate to 15.4% over the last week. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.245) provides evidence that Lenyn Sosa has had some very poor luck this year with his .176 actual wOBA.

Ryan Noda is penciled in 1st on the lineup card today. Guaranteed Rate Field profiles as the #7 venue in MLB for LHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Ryan Noda will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Dylan Cease in today's game. Ryan Noda pulls a lot of his flyballs (33% — 77th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Among all the teams in action today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense is that of the Chicago White Sox.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Brent Rooker ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Brent Rooker is projected to bat 4th in the batting order today. Guaranteed Rate Field projects as the #7 ballpark in MLB for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Homers are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Guaranteed Rate Field has the 4th-shallowest in Major League Baseball. Among all the teams in action today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense is that of the Chicago White Sox.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Zack Gelof in the 95th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Zack Gelof is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Guaranteed Rate Field projects as the #7 ballpark in MLB for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Zack Gelof has a 79th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.6%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the league's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Among all the teams in action today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense is that of the Chicago White Sox.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Eloy Jimenez in the 89th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Eloy Jimenez is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. Guaranteed Rate Field projects as the #7 ballpark in MLB for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Eloy Jimenez has an 81st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.9%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of baseball's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Eloy Jimenez will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Vaughn in the 85th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Guaranteed Rate Field projects as the #7 ballpark in MLB for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Andrew Vaughn has an 81st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.9%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards the league's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Andrew Vaughn will hold that advantage today. In the last week, Andrew Vaughn's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 94.3-mph over the course of the season to 100.6-mph in recent games.

Jordan Diaz's batting average skill is projected to be in the 78th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Guaranteed Rate Field projects as the #7 ballpark in MLB for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Jordan Diaz has a 76th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.3%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards baseball's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Among all the teams in action today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense is that of the Chicago White Sox. Jordan Diaz has seen a notable gain in his exit velocity on flyballs in recent games; just compare his 103.3-mph average in the last 7 days to his seasonal EV of 95.2-mph.

Trayce Thompson has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.