Texas @ Atlanta Picks & Props

Among every team today, the 5th-strongest infield defense is that of the Texas Rangers. Michael Harris II's footspeed has declined this season. His 28.78 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last year sits at 28.2 ft/sec now. Michael Harris II has done a poor job optimizing his launch angle on his hardest-hit balls. His 5.3° figure is among the lowest in the majors since the start of last season (5th percentile). Sporting a 4.07 K/BB rate since the start of last season, Michael Harris II has shown weak plate discipline, ranking in the 15th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Marcell Ozuna in the 93rd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Marcell Ozuna is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this game. Truist Park ranks as the #7 ballpark in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Playing on the road generally lessens hitter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Corey Seager today. This year, there has been a decline in Corey Seager's quickness with his Statcast Sprint Speed dropping from 26.12 ft/sec last year to 24.6 ft/sec currently.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Evan Carter in the 87th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Evan Carter is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this game. Truist Park grades out as the #7 park in Major League Baseball for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 4th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Truist Park. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to better offense.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Austin Riley ranks as the 15th-best batter in the game. Austin Riley is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this game. Truist Park ranks as the #7 ballpark in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Nathan Eovaldi will have the handedness advantage over Ronald Acuna Jr. in today's matchup. Among every team today, the 5th-strongest infield defense is that of the Texas Rangers. In terms of the ability to lift the ball for power, Ronald Acuna Jr. ranks in just the 14th percentile with a 7.4° launch angle, which is one of the most groundball-inducing angles in Major League Baseball.

Batting from the same side that Charlie Morton throws from, Marcus Semien faces a tough challenge in today's game. Marcus Semien pulls many of his flyballs (38.3% — 96th percentile) and will have to hit them out towards the game's 3rd-deepest LF fences today. Marcus Semien will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's matchup. Marcus Semien has had positive variance on his side thus far when it comes to his batting average since the start of last season; his .278 mark is inflated compared to his .247 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Checking in at the 13th percentile, the hardest ball Marcus Semien has hit since the start of last season reached a maximum exit velocity of 108.6 mph -- an advanced indication of underlying power skill.

Ezequiel Duran's BABIP skill is projected in the 83rd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Truist Park ranks as the #7 ballpark in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the 2nd-most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.1-mph in this game, the 5th-best of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Wyatt Langford in the 80th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Truist Park ranks as the #7 ballpark in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for bats.

Truist Park ranks as the #7 ballpark in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for bats. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics in all categories, and Travis d'Arnaud will hold that advantage in today's game.

Nathaniel Lowe's BABIP skill is projected in the 91st percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Nathaniel Lowe is projected to bat 5th in the batting order today. Truist Park grades out as the #7 park in Major League Baseball for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Matt Olson ranks as the 13th-best hitter in the league. Matt Olson is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game. Truist Park grades out as the #7 park in Major League Baseball for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 4th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Truist Park. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to better offense.

Truist Park ranks as the #7 ballpark in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for bats.

Truist Park ranks as the #7 ballpark in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for bats. Orlando Arcia will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Leody Taveras in the 76th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Truist Park grades out as the #7 park in Major League Baseball for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for bats.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Adolis Garcia ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Adolis Garcia is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game. Truist Park ranks as the #7 ballpark in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Truist Park grades out as the #7 park in Major League Baseball for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for bats. Josh Smith will have the handedness advantage over Charlie Morton in today's game.

Truist Park grades out as the #7 park in Major League Baseball for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The 4th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums are found in Truist Park. Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jarred Kelenic in the 84th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Truist Park grades out as the #7 park in Major League Baseball for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for bats.

Truist Park grades out as the #7 park in Major League Baseball for lefty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Truist Park sits at the 3rd-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to better offense. The weather forecast predicts the most favorable hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 3rd-best of the day for bats. Luis Guillorme will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Nathan Eovaldi in today's game.