Texas @ Miami Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Leody Taveras in the 75th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. LoanDepot Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the league for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The Miami Marlins infield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among all the teams on the slate today. In notching a .345 Expected wOBA (or xwOBA, an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) based on Statcast data) since the start of last season, Leody Taveras is ranked in the 78th percentile for offensive ability. Leody Taveras has notched a .300 Expected Batting Average since the start of last season, grading out in the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Corey Seager ranks as the 10th-best batter in the majors. Corey Seager is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles LoanDepot Park as the 3rd-best field in baseball for LHB BABIP. Corey Seager hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.1% — 78th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing MLB's 6th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. The Miami Marlins infield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among all the teams on the slate today.

Built just 6 feet above sea level, LoanDepot Park has one of the lowest elevations among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to lower offensive output. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Today, Marcus Semien is at a disadvantage facing the league's 8th-deepest LF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the pull field at a 37% rate (94th percentile). Playing on the road typically lessens hitter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Marcus Semien today. Marcus Semien's maximum exit velocity (a reliable standard to study power) has been 108.6 mph since the start of last season, placing in the 13th percentile.

Wyatt Langford's BABIP talent is projected in the 85th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). LoanDepot Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the league for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Wyatt Langford will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Trevor Rogers in today's game. Wyatt Langford hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 81st percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's 6th-shallowest CF fences today. The Miami Marlins infield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among all the teams on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles LoanDepot Park as the 3rd-best field in baseball for LHB BABIP. Josh Smith hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.1% — 93rd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's 6th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. The Miami Marlins infield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among all the teams on the slate today. Based on Statcast data, Josh Smith grades out in the 87th percentile for hitting ability via the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season at .347. Josh Smith's 10.7% Barrel% (a reliable stat to measure power) ranks in the 77th percentile since the start of last season.

Robbie Grossman is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card today. LoanDepot Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the league for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The switch-hitting Robbie Grossman will get to bat from his better side (0) today against Trevor Rogers. The Miami Marlins infield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among all the teams on the slate today. In terms of the ability to lift the ball for power, Robbie Grossman ranks in the 95th percentile with a 20° launch angle, which is one of the highest angles in the league.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nathaniel Lowe in the 90th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles LoanDepot Park as the 3rd-best field in baseball for LHB BABIP. The Miami Marlins infield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among all the teams on the slate today. Nathaniel Lowe has compiled a .346 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, ranking in the 80th percentile for hitting ability according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Utilizing Statcast data, Nathaniel Lowe is in the 83rd percentile via the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average since the start of last season at .280.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Adolis Garcia ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Adolis Garcia is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. LoanDepot Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the league for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). LoanDepot Park has the 6th-shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks. Adolis Garcia will hold the platoon advantage against Trevor Rogers in today's matchup.

When estimating his BABIP ability, Tim Anderson is projected as the 3rd-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). LoanDepot Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the league for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Hitting from the opposite that Andrew Heaney throws from, Tim Anderson will have an advantage in today's game. Tim Anderson will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Tim Anderson's true offensive skill to be a .289, indicating that he has had bad variance on his side this year given the .087 deviation between that mark and his actual .202 wOBA.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Burger in the 89th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Jake Burger is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game. LoanDepot Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the league for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Jake Burger will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andrew Heaney today. Jake Burger will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Jonah Heim is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game. LoanDepot Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the league for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). As a switch-hitter who is best from the 0 side of the dish, Jonah Heim will get to bat from his better side against Trevor Rogers in this game. The Miami Marlins infield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among all the teams on the slate today. Jonah Heim grades out in the 85th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34°, the launch angle range that tends to optimize home runs (18.3% rate since the start of last season).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan De La Cruz in the 93rd percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Bryan De La Cruz is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game. LoanDepot Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the league for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). LoanDepot Park has the 6th-shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks. Batting from the opposite that Andrew Heaney throws from, Bryan De La Cruz will have an advantage in today's matchup.

Dane Myers's BABIP skill is projected in the 93rd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Dane Myers is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this game. LoanDepot Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the league for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Hitting from the opposite that Andrew Heaney throws from, Dane Myers will have the upper hand in today's game. Dane Myers hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 86th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the game's 6th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

LoanDepot Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the league for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). LoanDepot Park has the 6th-shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks. Nick Fortes will hold the platoon advantage over Andrew Heaney today. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Nick Fortes will hold that advantage today. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Nick Fortes's true offensive skill to be a .284, providing some evidence that he has had some very poor luck this year given the .079 difference between that figure and his actual .205 wOBA.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Bell in the 79th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Josh Bell is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup. LoanDepot Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the league for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Josh Bell will hold that advantage today. Since the start of last season, the hardest ball Josh Bell has made contact with reached a maximum exit velocity of 114 mph (an advanced metric to study power), placing in the 83rd percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Otto Lopez in the 96th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. LoanDepot Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the league for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Otto Lopez will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andrew Heaney today. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Otto Lopez will hold that advantage in today's game. Ranking in the 77th percentile for Sprint Speed at 28.17 ft/sec this year, Otto Lopez is notably athletic.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Jazz Chisholm Jr. ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jazz Chisholm Jr. is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles LoanDepot Park as the 3rd-best field in baseball for LHB BABIP. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is likely to have an advantage against every reliever from start to finish, since the bullpen of the Texas Rangers has just 1 same-handed RP. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics across the board, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ezequiel Duran in the 87th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. LoanDepot Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the league for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). LoanDepot Park has the 6th-shallowest CF dimensions among all major league parks. Ezequiel Duran will hold the platoon advantage over Trevor Rogers in today's matchup. The Miami Marlins infield defense profiles as the 2nd-weakest among all the teams on the slate today.

LoanDepot Park grades out as the #3 stadium in the league for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Hitting from the opposite that Andrew Heaney throws from, Emmanuel Rivera will have an edge today. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Emmanuel Rivera will hold that advantage today. Emmanuel Rivera has been unlucky in regards to his batting average since the start of last season; his .246 mark is a fair amount lower than his .294 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Emmanuel Rivera grades out in the 95th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to best-produce base hits (48.8% rate since the start of last season).