Seattle @ Tampa Bay Picks & Props

The #1 field in Major League Baseball for suppressing base hits to right-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Tropicana Field. Zack Littell will have the handedness advantage against Teoscar Hernandez in today's game. The Tampa Bay Rays infield defense grades out as the 2nd-strongest out of all the teams on the slate today. Teoscar Hernandez will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's game. By putting up a 5.83 K/BB rate this year, Teoscar Hernandez has demonstrated poor plate discipline, grading out in the 3rd percentile.

The Tropicana Field roof figures to be closed today, making conditions in this contest 30° hotter than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for offense. The Seattle Mariners infield defense grades out as the 3rd-weakest out of every team on the slate today. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics in all categories, and Christian Bethancourt will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Christian Bethancourt's average launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls this year (13.3°) is considerably better than his 10° mark last year.

The Tropicana Field roof figures to be closed today, making conditions in this contest 30° hotter than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for offense. The Seattle Mariners infield defense grades out as the 3rd-weakest out of every team on the slate today. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Taylor Walls will hold that advantage today. In terms of the ability to lift the ball for power, Taylor Walls ranks in the 93rd percentile with a 19° launch angle, which is among the steepest angles in the majors. Taylor Walls has displayed good plate discipline this year, placing in the 76th percentile with a 1.99 K/BB rate.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Luke Raley ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The Tropicana Field roof figures to be closed today, making conditions in this contest 30° hotter than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for offense. Luke Raley will hold the platoon advantage over Luis Castillo in today's matchup. The Seattle Mariners infield defense grades out as the 3rd-weakest out of every team on the slate today. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats across the board, and Luke Raley will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The Tropicana Field roof figures to be closed today, making conditions in this contest 30° hotter than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for offense. Josh Rojas will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Zack Littell in today's matchup. Josh Rojas has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.1%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the game's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Josh Rojas's launch angle recently (27.4° over the last 14 days) is quite a bit better than his 11.9° seasonal figure.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ty France in the 87th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Tropicana Field has the shallowest left field dimensions among all major league parks. The Tropicana Field roof figures to be closed today, making conditions in this contest 30° hotter than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for offense. Ty France's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved in recent games, rising from 13.7% on the season to 37.5% over the last 7 days.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Randy Arozarena ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Randy Arozarena is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. The Tropicana Field roof figures to be closed today, making conditions in this contest 30° hotter than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for offense. The Seattle Mariners infield defense grades out as the 3rd-weakest out of every team on the slate today. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Randy Arozarena will hold that advantage today.

The Tropicana Field roof figures to be closed today, making conditions in this contest 30° hotter than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for offense. Mike Ford will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Zack Littell today. Mike Ford pulls many of his flyballs (38.1% — 98th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 5th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Over the last 14 days, Mike Ford has improved his Barrel% substantially, increasing it from his seasonal rate of 19.5% to 35.3%. Mike Ford has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs lately; just compare his 100-mph average in the last 7 days to his seasonal mark of 94.6-mph.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Eugenio Suarez ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The Tropicana Field roof figures to be closed today, making conditions in this contest 30° hotter than the average outdoor game on the schedule today — favorable for offense. Eugenio Suarez pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.3% — 86th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Eugenio Suarez's launch angle lately (59° in the last week) is a significant increase over his 18.3° seasonal figure. Eugenio Suarez has been unlucky this year, compiling a .314 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .350 — a .036 gap.

Jose Siri has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Josh Lowe has gone over 0.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.