Colorado @ Baltimore Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Charlie Blackmon in the 82nd percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Charlie Blackmon is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this matchup. Oriole Park at Camden Yards ranks as the #7 park in baseball for left-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Charlie Blackmon hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.3% — 93rd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 4th-shallowest CF fences today.

Elias Diaz is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Oriole Park at Camden Yards profiles as the #7 park in baseball for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Elias Diaz will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Cole Irvin today. Compared to last season, Elias Diaz has improved his ability to hit the ball at a launch angle ideal for base hits, increasing his percentage of balls hit between -4° and 26° from 41.2% to 46.2% this season.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards profiles as the #7 park in baseball for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Elehuris Montero will have the handedness advantage against Cole Irvin today. Elehuris Montero hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.2% — 92nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's 4th-shallowest CF fences today. Elehuris Montero has been hot in recent games, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 87.5-mph to 94.9-mph in the past week.

James McCann is penciled in 6th in the batting order in this matchup. The Colorado Rockies outfield defense projects as the strongest among all the teams today. James McCann has shown weak plate discipline this year, placing in the 13th percentile with a 6.37 K/BB rate.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards has the deepest left field fences among all parks. The Colorado Rockies outfield defense projects as the strongest among all the teams today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gunnar Henderson in the 96th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Gunnar Henderson is penciled in 5th on the lineup card today. Oriole Park at Camden Yards ranks as the #7 park in baseball for left-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Colorado Rockies have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Gunnar Henderson stands a good chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nolan Jones in the 96th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Oriole Park at Camden Yards ranks as the #7 park in baseball for left-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Among all major league parks, Oriole Park at Camden Yards's right field fences are the shallowest. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Nolan Jones has compiled a .366 BABIP this year, ranking in the 90th percentile.

Ryan McMahon is penciled in 4th in the lineup today. Oriole Park at Camden Yards ranks as the #7 park in baseball for left-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Over the past 7 days, Ryan McMahon's 40% rate of hitting balls at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 17.5%. Ryan McMahon's 96-mph exit velocity on flyballs (an advanced stat to assess power) ranks in the 94th percentile this year.

Jurickson Profar is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The switch-hitting Jurickson Profar will get to bat from his strong side (0) today against Cole Irvin. Over the past week, Jurickson Profar's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 86.6-mph over the course of the season to 94.9-mph lately.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards profiles as the #7 park in baseball for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Alan Trejo will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Cole Irvin in today's game. Alan Trejo grades out in the 96th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to best-produce base hits (56.2% rate this year). A low launch angle standard deviation tends to lead to a higher rate of hits on balls in play, and Alan Trejo's 24.9° mark (87th percentile) this year indicates a strong hitting profile.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards profiles as the #7 park in baseball for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Brenton Doyle will hold the platoon advantage over Cole Irvin today. Brenton Doyle has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.6%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the league's shallowest RF fences today. Compared to his seasonal average of 11.8°, Brenton Doyle has significantly improved his launch angle recently, posting a 37.7° angle in the last 7 days.

Jordan Westburg's BABIP skill is projected in the 88th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Oriole Park at Camden Yards profiles as the #7 park in baseball for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Jordan Westburg will hold the platoon advantage over Kyle Freeland today. Jordan Westburg will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ezequiel Tovar in the 85th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Ezequiel Tovar is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card today, which would be an upgrade from his 60% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this season. Oriole Park at Camden Yards profiles as the #7 park in baseball for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Ezequiel Tovar will hold the platoon advantage against Cole Irvin today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brendan Rodgers in the 84th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Brendan Rodgers is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup. Oriole Park at Camden Yards profiles as the #7 park in baseball for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Brendan Rodgers will have the handedness advantage over Cole Irvin in today's matchup.

Anthony Santander is penciled in 3rd in the lineup today. Oriole Park at Camden Yards profiles as the #7 park in baseball for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The switch-hitting Anthony Santander will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his better side (0) today against Kyle Freeland. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Anthony Santander will hold that advantage in today's game.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards profiles as the #7 park in baseball for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Jorge Mateo will hold the platoon advantage against Kyle Freeland in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats across the board, and Jorge Mateo will hold that advantage in today's matchup. In the last 7 days, Jorge Mateo's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 91.6-mph over the course of the season to 99.2-mph in recent games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan McKenna in the 90th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. Oriole Park at Camden Yards profiles as the #7 park in baseball for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Ryan McKenna will have the handedness advantage against Kyle Freeland in today's matchup. Ryan McKenna has a 79th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.6%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

Michael Toglia has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.