Los Angeles @ Tampa Bay Picks & Props

When starting against a lefty hurler since the start of last season, Harold Ramirez has been pulled from the game early 23% of the time. The #4 stadium in baseball for suppressing batting average to righties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Tropicana Field. Harold Ramirez has had positive variance on his side thus far when it comes to his batting average since the start of last season; his .308 figure is quite a bit higher than his .281 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Since the start of last season, Harold Ramirez's 4.6% Barrel%, a reliable metric for measuring power, places him in the 16th percentile among his peers. Since the start of last season, Harold Ramirez's flyball exit velocity (a reliable metric to assess power) grades out in the 13th percentile at 89.6 mph.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Randy Arozarena in the 94th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Randy Arozarena is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today. The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Batting from the opposite that Patrick Sandoval throws from, Randy Arozarena will have an advantage today. Among every team playing today, the weakest infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Angels.

The #4 stadium in baseball for suppressing batting average to righties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Tropicana Field. This season, there has been a decline in Yandy Diaz's footspeed with his Statcast Sprint Speed dropping from 26.61 ft/sec last year to 24.38 ft/sec currently. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.371) implies that Yandy Diaz has had some very good luck since the start of last season with his .386 actual wOBA. Yandy Diaz has done a weak job optimizing his launch angle on his hardest-hit balls. His 5° figure is among the lowest in the league since the start of last season (4th percentile).

Since the start of last season, Amed Rosario has been pinch hit for in 13% of his appearances when starting against left-handed pitcher. The #4 stadium in baseball for suppressing batting average to righties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Tropicana Field. Amed Rosario hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.9% — 99th percentile) and will have to hit them out towards the league's 9th-deepest CF fences today. Amed Rosario's speed has decreased this year. His 29.42 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last year sits at 28.97 ft/sec now. Amed Rosario's 3.6% Barrel% (a reliable metric to measure power) is in the 11th percentile since the start of last season.

The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Jose Siri will have the handedness advantage against Patrick Sandoval today. Jose Siri pulls many of his flyballs (35.9% — 92nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Among every team playing today, the weakest infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Angels. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Jose Siri will hold that advantage in today's game.

In the majors, Tropicana Field's LF dimensions are the 6th-shallowest. The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Hitting from the opposite that Patrick Sandoval throws from, Jose Caballero will have the upper hand in today's game. Among every team playing today, the weakest infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Angels. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Jose Caballero will hold that advantage today.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Taylor Ward ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Taylor Ward is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today. The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Taylor Ward's 90.6-mph average exit velocity is among the best in baseball since the start of last season: 76th percentile. The standard deviation of Taylor Ward's launch angle since the start of last season (25.9°) is in the 86th percentile. A low mark like this tends to lead to a higher rate of base hits.

Aaron Hicks is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup. The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 9° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Aaron Hicks pulls many of his flyballs (38.7% — 97th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 5th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Posting a 1.74 K/BB rate since the start of last season, Aaron Hicks has demonstrated impressive plate discipline, checking in at the 83rd percentile.

In the majors, Tropicana Field's LF dimensions are the 6th-shallowest. The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense.

The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Zach Neto has an 82nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.6%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 5th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.322) implies that Zach Neto has been unlucky since the start of last season with his .293 actual wOBA. Zach Neto has done a good job optimizing his launch angle on his hardest-hit balls. His 18.9° mark is among the highest in MLB since the start of last season (87th percentile).

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Logan O'Hoppe ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 9° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Logan O'Hoppe pulls many of his flyballs (38.1% — 95th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 6th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Using Statcast data, Logan O'Hoppe ranks in the 91st percentile for offensive ability according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season at .357. Since the start of last season, Logan O'Hoppe's 15.3% Barrel%, an advanced stat for measuring power, places him in the 92nd percentile among his peers.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Mike Trout ranks as the 6th-best batter in Major League Baseball. Mike Trout is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup today. The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.282) implies that Mike Trout has been unlucky since the start of last season with his .266 actual batting average. Using Statcast metrics, Mike Trout ranks in the 97th percentile for offensive skills according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season at .393.

Isaac Paredes is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in today's game. The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Hitting from the opposite that Patrick Sandoval throws from, Isaac Paredes will have an edge today. Isaac Paredes pulls many of his flyballs (43.7% — 100th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 6th-shallowest LF fences today. Among every team playing today, the weakest infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Angels.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Curtis Mead in the 76th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Curtis Mead will have the handedness advantage over Patrick Sandoval in today's game. Curtis Mead has a 75th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.7%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 5th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Among every team playing today, the weakest infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Angels.

The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Rene Pinto will hold the platoon advantage against Patrick Sandoval today. Rene Pinto has an 80th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.3%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 5th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Among every team playing today, the weakest infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Angels. Rene Pinto will hold the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nolan Schanuel in the 82nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Nolan Schanuel is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in today's game. The 5th-shallowest right field fences among all major league stadiums are found in Tropicana Field. The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Batting from the opposite that Zach Eflin throws from, Nolan Schanuel will have an advantage today.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Anthony Rendon ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Anthony Rendon is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in today's game. In the majors, Tropicana Field's LF dimensions are the 6th-shallowest. The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Anthony Rendon has experienced some negative variance in regards to his wOBA since the start of last season; his .299 rate is significantly deflated relative to his .345 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Miguel Sano is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 75% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Miguel Sano pulls many of his flyballs (36.8% — 94th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 6th-shallowest LF fences today.

In the majors, Tropicana Field's LF dimensions are the 6th-shallowest. The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Placing in the 91st percentile, Brandon Drury has hit 43.9% of his balls in the air since the start of last season with a velocity of 100 mph or harder.

The 5th-shallowest right field fences among all major league stadiums are found in Tropicana Field. The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Matt Thaiss will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Zach Eflin today. Matt Thaiss has had some very poor luck with his wOBA since the start of last season; his .299 figure is considerably lower than his .316 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Since the start of last season, Matt Thaiss's 10.5% Barrel%, an advanced standard for measuring power, places him in the 76th percentile among his peers.

Luis Rengifo's batting average skill is projected to be in the 75th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The Tropicana Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 9° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense. Luis Rengifo has compiled a .271 batting average since the start of last season, placing in the 80th percentile.