Pittsburgh @ Toronto Picks & Props

Rogers Centre grades out as the #25 stadium in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 5th-most suitable for pitching on the slate. Playing on the road typically weakens batter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Ke'Bryan Hayes in today's game. Ke'Bryan Hayes's quickness has dropped off this year. His 27.11 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 26.4 ft/sec now. Ke'Bryan Hayes and his 7.9° launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls rank in 20th percentile, among the lowest in the game since the start of last season.

Rogers Centre grades out as the #25 stadium in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this contest will be the 5th-most suitable for pitching on the slate. Mitch Keller will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in today's matchup. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. grades out in the 6th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34°, the launch angle range that tends to optimize home runs (11.5% rate since the start of last season).

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Davis Schneider ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Davis Schneider is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this matchup. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Davis Schneider will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Edward Olivares's batting average talent is projected to be in the 79th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Edward Olivares is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Yusei Kikuchi throws from, Edward Olivares will have an edge in today's game.

When assessing his batting average talent, Bo Bichette is projected as the 6th-best hitter in the league by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Bo Bichette is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Bo Bichette will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 93rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Bryan Reynolds is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Out of all the teams today, the 5th-weakest infield defense is that of the the Toronto Blue Jays.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Andrew McCutchen ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Andrew McCutchen is projected to bat 1st in the lineup today. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Andrew McCutchen will hold the platoon advantage against Yusei Kikuchi today. Andrew McCutchen hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 87th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 10th-shallowest CF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Oneil Cruz in the 86th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. Oneil Cruz hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 85th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.297) suggests that Oneil Cruz has experienced some positive variance this year with his .309 actual wOBA. Ranking in the 83rd percentile for Sprint Speed at 28.47 ft/sec this year, Oneil Cruz is notably fast. Oneil Cruz has posted a .345 BABIP since the start of last season, grading out in the 89th percentile.

The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Cavan Biggio will have the handedness advantage over Mitch Keller in today's matchup. Cavan Biggio hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.3% — 95th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Cavan Biggio will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats. When it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34° (the launch angle range that tends to optimize home runs), Cavan Biggio and his 23% rank in the 100th percentile since the start of last season.

Daniel Vogelbach is projected to hit 5th in the lineup today. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Mitch Keller throws from, Daniel Vogelbach will have an edge in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics across the board, and Daniel Vogelbach will hold that advantage in today's game.

Daulton Varsho is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Daulton Varsho will have the handedness advantage against Mitch Keller in today's game. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics across the board, and Daulton Varsho will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects George Springer in the 90th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and George Springer will hold that advantage today. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.416) may lead us to conclude that George Springer has had some very poor luck this year with his .279 actual wOBA.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alejandro Kirk in the 86th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Alejandro Kirk will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats. Alejandro Kirk's speed has improved this year. His 23.66 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last year sits at 24.6 ft/sec now.

The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Yusei Kikuchi throws from, Michael A. Taylor will have an advantage in today's game. Michael A. Taylor hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.5% — 96th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 10th-shallowest CF fences today. Out of all the teams today, the 5th-weakest infield defense is that of the the Toronto Blue Jays. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.258) provides evidence that Michael A. Taylor has had some very poor luck this year with his .229 actual wOBA.

Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Kevin Kiermaier will have the handedness advantage against Mitch Keller in today's matchup. Kevin Kiermaier will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats. Kevin Kiermaier has notched a .321 BABIP since the start of last season, ranking in the 82nd percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jared Triolo in the 97th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Jared Triolo will have the handedness advantage against Yusei Kikuchi in today's matchup. Out of all the teams today, the 5th-weakest infield defense is that of the the Toronto Blue Jays.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Connor Joe in the 76th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Connor Joe is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this game. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Yusei Kikuchi throws from, Connor Joe will have an advantage in today's game.

Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. The switch-hitting Yasmani Grandal will get to bat from his better side (0) today against Yusei Kikuchi. Out of all the teams today, the 5th-weakest infield defense is that of the the Toronto Blue Jays.

Danny Jansen is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Danny Jansen will hold the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats. Danny Jansen ranks in the 99th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34°, the launch angle range that tends to optimize home runs (21.4% rate since the start of last season).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the 84th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences in Major League Baseball. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Justin Turner is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in today's game. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Justin Turner hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 80th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards MLB's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Justin Turner will possess the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats. Justin Turner has done a good job optimizing his launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls. His 15.9° figure is among the highest in Major League Baseball since the start of last season (85th percentile).