Houston @ Detroit Picks & Props

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Spencer Torkelson ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Spencer Torkelson is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game. Comerica Park ranks as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude among all parks, which tends to lead to more offense. This game is expected to have the 4th-most humidity on the slate today (80%); there is a small but significant connection with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.

Among all parks, Comerica Park's centerfield dimensions are the 2nd-deepest. Matt Manning will hold the platoon advantage against Yainer Diaz today. Yainer Diaz will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's game. In the past week, Yainer Diaz's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 12.8% down to 4.3%. Yainer Diaz's average exit velocity has fallen off lately; his 90.7-mph seasonal EV has fallen off to 87.6-mph over the past 7 days.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Chas McCormick ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Comerica Park ranks as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude among all parks, which tends to lead to more offense. This game is expected to have the 4th-most humidity on the slate today (80%); there is a small but significant connection with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the worst among all the teams on the slate today.

56% of the time that Andy Ibanez has started against a lefty hurler this year, he has been pinch hit for. Andy Ibanez hits many of his flyballs to center field (41.3% — 100th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of the game's 2nd-deepest CF fences in today's game. Andy Ibanez has been cold recently, with his seasonal exit velocity of 89.5-mph dropping to 86.6-mph over the past week. Andy Ibanez has compiled a .295 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) this year, placing in the 20th percentile. Sporting a 4.88 K/BB rate this year, Andy Ibanez has shown poor plate discipline, ranking in the 8th percentile.

The #6 field in the majors for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude among all parks, which tends to lead to more offense. This game is expected to have the 4th-most humidity on the slate today (80%); there is a small but significant connection with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. The Houston Astros don't have any same-handed RPs in their bullpen, so Parker Meadows is guaranteed to never lose the platoon advantage against the bullpen all game. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Parker Meadows will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

In today's game, Kyle Tucker is at a disadvantage facing the league's 2nd-deepest CF center field fences given that he hits his flyballs towards center field at a 39.1% rate (91st percentile). Kyle Tucker will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's matchup. Kyle Tucker's average exit velocity has dropped off in recent games; his 90.2-mph seasonal mark has lowered to 80.6-mph over the past 7 days.

Comerica Park ranks as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude among all parks, which tends to lead to more offense. This game is expected to have the 4th-most humidity on the slate today (80%); there is a small but significant connection with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the worst among all the teams on the slate today. Martin Maldonado has been unlucky this year, putting up a .254 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .279 — a .025 gap.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Abreu in the 85th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Comerica Park ranks as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude among all parks, which tends to lead to more offense. This game is expected to have the 4th-most humidity on the slate today (80%); there is a small but significant connection with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the worst among all the teams on the slate today.

Matt Manning will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jose Altuve in today's matchup. Jose Altuve pulls a lot of his flyballs (39% — 98th percentile) but may find it hard to clear the league's 5th-deepest LF fences today. Playing on the road typically diminishes hitter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Jose Altuve in today's game. Jose Altuve's average exit velocity has decreased recently; his 87-mph seasonal figure has fallen off to 83.7-mph over the last 7 days. Jose Altuve's launch angle in recent games (4.9° over the last two weeks) is quite a bit worse than his 10.3° seasonal mark.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeremy Pena in the 93rd percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Comerica Park ranks as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude among all parks, which tends to lead to more offense. This game is expected to have the 4th-most humidity on the slate today (80%); there is a small but significant connection with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the worst among all the teams on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Javier Baez in the 81st percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. Comerica Park ranks as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude among all parks, which tends to lead to more offense. This game is expected to have the 4th-most humidity on the slate today (80%); there is a small but significant connection with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Javier Baez will hold the platoon advantage against Framber Valdez in today's game.

Comerica Park ranks as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude among all parks, which tends to lead to more offense. This game is expected to have the 4th-most humidity on the slate today (80%); there is a small but significant connection with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Miguel Cabrera will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Framber Valdez in today's game. Miguel Cabrera will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Comerica Park ranks as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude among all parks, which tends to lead to more offense. This game is expected to have the 4th-most humidity on the slate today (80%); there is a small but significant connection with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Zack Short will hold the platoon advantage over Framber Valdez today. Extreme groundball bats like Zack Short are generally more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Framber Valdez.

Jake Rogers is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 91% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this year. Comerica Park ranks as the #6 stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude among all parks, which tends to lead to more offense. This game is expected to have the 4th-most humidity on the slate today (80%); there is a small but significant connection with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Jake Rogers will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Framber Valdez today.

The #6 field in the majors for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude among all parks, which tends to lead to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report predicts for the 4th-most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today. Jon Singleton will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Matt Manning today. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the worst among all the teams on the slate today.