Colorado @ Pittsburgh Picks & Props

Brenton Doyle is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 76% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Brenton Doyle will have the handedness advantage over Martin Perez today. Brenton Doyle has done a strong job optimizing his launch angle on his hardest-hit balls. His 15.3° angle is among the highest in the game since the start of last season (80th percentile).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Oneil Cruz in the 82nd percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Oneil Cruz is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 50% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Cal Quantrill throws from, Oneil Cruz will have an advantage in today's matchup.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Andrew McCutchen ranks in the 78th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Andrew McCutchen is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this game. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Andrew McCutchen will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Bryan Reynolds ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Bryan Reynolds is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this game. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the dish, Bryan Reynolds will get to bat from his good side against Cal Quantrill in this game.

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics across the board, and Michael A. Taylor will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.267) may lead us to conclude that Michael A. Taylor has suffered from bad luck this year with his .265 actual wOBA. Michael A. Taylor's 96.7-mph exit velocity on flyballs (an advanced standard to measure power) is in the 97th percentile since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ke'Bryan Hayes in the 87th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Ke'Bryan Hayes is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this game. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Ke'Bryan Hayes will hold that advantage in today's game.

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.333) may lead us to conclude that Charlie Blackmon has had bad variance on his side this year with his .279 actual wOBA. Charlie Blackmon's 17.7° launch angle (a reliable standard to study a hitter's ability to lift the ball for power) is one of the most flyball-inducing in the majors: 88th percentile. When it comes to plate discipline, Charlie Blackmon's talent is quite good, posting a 1.54 K/BB rate since the start of last season while placing in in the 89th percentile.

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Joey Bart will hold that advantage in today's game. Joey Bart and his 17.7° launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls rank in 83rd percentile, among the highest in Major League Baseball since the start of last season. Joey Bart has been very good at hitting the ball to all fields (a crucial skill for batting average), grading out in the 89th percentile in THE BAT X's Spray Score since the start of last season.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Jack Suwinski ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Cal Quantrill throws from, Jack Suwinski will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Jack Suwinski will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elias Diaz in the 14th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Playing on the road generally lessens hitter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Elias Diaz in today's matchup. Elias Diaz's speed has declined this season. His 25.03 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last year sits at 24.22 ft/sec now. By putting up a .290 wOBA (a leading indicator of offensive ability) since the start of last season, Elias Diaz is positioned in the 18th percentile. Elias Diaz has exhibited weak plate discipline since the start of last season, checking in at the 22nd percentile with a 3.66 K/BB rate.

Playing on the road generally diminishes batter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Ezequiel Tovar today. This year, there has been a decline in Ezequiel Tovar's speed with his Statcast Sprint Speed dropping from 28.08 ft/sec last year to 27.38 ft/sec currently. Despite posting a .326 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Ezequiel Tovar has had some very good luck given the .036 gap between that figure and his estimated true talent wOBA of .290. Utilizing Statcast metrics, Ezequiel Tovar ranks in the 25th 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 .302. Since the start of last season, Ezequiel Tovar's flyball exit velocity (an advanced stat to study power) ranks in the 23rd percentile at 90.4 mph.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Connor Joe in the 77th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Connor Joe is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. Connor Joe will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Over the last 7 days, Connor Joe has been performing exceptionally well at the plate with a wOBA of .369.

Ryan McMahon is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Over the past 7 days, Ryan McMahon has been performing exceptionally well at the plate with a wOBA of .381. Ryan McMahon's 95.5-mph exit velocity on flyballs (a reliable stat to assess power) grades out in the 92nd percentile since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jared Triolo in the 97th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Jared Triolo will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats. Jared Triolo has had some very poor luck with his wOBA this year; his .254 figure is deflated compared to his .287 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brendan Rodgers in the 76th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Brendan Rodgers will have the handedness advantage over Martin Perez today. Checking in at the 92nd percentile of THE BAT X's Spray Score since the start of last season, Brendan Rodgers demonstrated exceptional skill in hitting the ball to all fields - a key skill for achieving a high batting average.

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. Hitting from the opposite that Martin Perez throws from, Sean Bouchard will have an advantage in today's matchup. Utilizing Statcast data, Sean Bouchard ranks in the 88th percentile for offensive skills via the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season at .352. Since the start of last season, Sean Bouchard's flyball exit velocity (an advanced standard to assess power) ranks in the 99th percentile at 100.8 mph. When it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34° (the launch angle range that tends to result the most in home runs), Sean Bouchard and his 36% rank in the 99th percentile since the start of last season.

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Martin Perez throws from, Jacob Stallings will have an advantage in today's game. Jacob Stallings has been very good at hitting the ball to all fields (a core skill for batting average), grading out in the 91st percentile in THE BAT X's Spray Score since the start of last season.

Elehuris Montero is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Elehuris Montero will have the handedness advantage over Martin Perez in today's game. Checking in at the 83rd percentile of THE BAT X's Spray Score since the start of last season, Elehuris Montero demonstrated exceptional skill in hitting the ball to all fields - an important skill for achieving a high batting average.

Rowdy Tellez is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in today's game. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Rowdy Tellez will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Cal Quantrill today. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Rowdy Tellez will hold that advantage today.

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 2nd-most favorable for hitting of all games on the slate. Alan Trejo will have the handedness advantage against Martin Perez in today's game. Alan Trejo ranks in the 93rd percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to optimize base hits (50.3% rate since the start of last season).

Jordan Beck has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.