Pittsburgh @ Toronto Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Rogers Centre as the 6th-worst ballpark in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. The weather report projects the 3rd-best pitching conditions on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Hitting from the same side that Quinn Priester throws from, Bo Bichette encounters a tough challenge in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Rogers Centre as the 6th-worst ballpark in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. The weather report projects the 3rd-best pitching conditions on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Quinn Priester will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in today's game. Typically, batters like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. who hit a lot of groundballs usually hit worse when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of groundballs such as Quinn Priester. 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).

Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for bats. Batting from the opposite that Quinn Priester throws from, Daulton Varsho will have an advantage today. Out of every team on the slate today, the 4th-weakest infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Daulton Varsho will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Oneil Cruz in the 85th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Oneil Cruz is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this matchup. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Chris Bassitt throws from, Oneil Cruz will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Oneil Cruz hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.1% — 78th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 94th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Bryan Reynolds is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in today's game. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for bats. The switch-hitting Bryan Reynolds will have the advantage of batting from from his good side (0) today against Chris Bassitt.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ji Hwan Bae in the 96th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Chris Bassitt throws from, Ji Hwan Bae will have an advantage in today's matchup. The Toronto Blue Jays infield defense projects as the 5th-worst among all the teams on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Connor Joe in the 77th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Connor Joe is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for bats. The Toronto Blue Jays infield defense projects as the 5th-worst among all the teams on the slate today.

The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for bats. Justin Turner hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 81st percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Extreme groundball hitters like Justin Turner usually hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Quinn Priester. Out of every team on the slate today, the 4th-weakest infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats across the board, and Justin Turner will hold that advantage in today's game.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Andrew McCutchen ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Andrew McCutchen is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for bats. Andrew McCutchen hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 84th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. The Toronto Blue Jays infield defense projects as the 5th-worst among all the teams on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Davis Schneider in the 91st percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Davis Schneider is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this game. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for bats. Extreme groundball batters like Davis Schneider tend to perform better against extreme flyball pitchers like Quinn Priester.

Danny Jansen is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for bats. Extreme groundball bats like Danny Jansen tend to perform better against extreme flyball pitchers like Quinn Priester. Out of every team on the slate today, the 4th-weakest infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, George Springer ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for bats. Out of every team on the slate today, the 4th-weakest infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and George Springer will hold that advantage today.

The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Chris Bassitt throws from, Rowdy Tellez will have an advantage today. Rowdy Tellez hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.4% — 99th percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. The Toronto Blue Jays infield defense projects as the 5th-worst among all the teams on the slate today. Rowdy Tellez's footspeed has increased this season. His 23.36 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last year sits at 24.26 ft/sec now.

Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for bats. The Toronto Blue Jays infield defense projects as the 5th-worst among all the teams on the slate today.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa's batting average talent is projected to be in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for bats. Out of every team on the slate today, the 4th-weakest infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa will hold that advantage today.

Ke'Bryan Hayes's batting average ability is projected to be in the 86th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Ke'Bryan Hayes is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in today's game. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for bats. Ke'Bryan Hayes hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.1% — 78th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. The Toronto Blue Jays infield defense projects as the 5th-worst among all the teams on the slate today.

Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest centerfield dimensions among all stadiums. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 4th-best of the day for bats. Kevin Kiermaier will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Quinn Priester in today's matchup. Out of every team on the slate today, the weakest infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats across the board, and Kevin Kiermaier will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Daniel Vogelbach is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 5th-best of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Quinn Priester throws from, Daniel Vogelbach will have the upper hand in today's game. Daniel Vogelbach hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.1% — 78th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Out of every team on the slate today, the 4th-weakest infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Yasmani Grandal has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Edward Olivares has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.