According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Mike Trout ranks as the 6th-best hitter in the majors. Mike Trout is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game. This game is expected to have the highest humidity on the slate today (76%); there is a small but significant link with increased offense (and decreased Ks) when the weather is humid. Among all the teams playing today, the 9th-weakest outfield defense is that of the Baltimore Orioles. Baltimore's 3rd-worst outfield defense on the slate creates a favorable matchup for Mike Trout, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs.