Detroit @ Texas Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Globe Life Field as the worst field in baseball for RHB batting average. The 6th-deepest centerfield dimensions in the majors are found in Globe Life Field. The Globe Life Field roof figures to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up -6° colder than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for pitching. Batting from the same side that Nathan Eovaldi throws from, Gio Urshela encounters a tough challenge in today's matchup. The Texas Rangers infield defense projects as the 3rd-best among every team today.

The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 15th-worst among all the teams in action today. Josh Smith will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats. Josh Smith has compiled a .347 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, placing in the 87th percentile for offensive skills according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Since the start of last season, Josh Smith's 10.7% Barrel%, an advanced standard for measuring power, places him in the 77th percentile among his peers. When it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34° (the launch angle range that tends to optimize home runs), Josh Smith and his 19.1% rank in the 84th percentile since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Corey Seager as the 9th-best hitter in the majors when it comes to his batting average skill. Corey Seager is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 15th-worst among all the teams in action today. Corey Seager will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.254) may lead us to conclude that Corey Seager has been very fortunate this year with his .268 actual batting average.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Riley Greene as the 5th-best batter in Major League Baseball when it comes to his BABIP skill. Riley Greene is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game. Batting from the opposite that Nathan Eovaldi throws from, Riley Greene will have an advantage today. The Texas Rangers have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Riley Greene can likely count on never facing a bullpen mismatch all game. Riley Greene has recorded a .367 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, placing in the 93rd percentile for offensive ability according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Wyatt Langford's BABIP ability is projected in the 82nd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Wyatt Langford will have the handedness advantage over Tarik Skubal in today's game. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 15th-worst among all the teams in action today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Wyatt Langford will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Despite posting a .252 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Wyatt Langford has experienced some negative variance given the .055 discrepancy between that mark and his estimated true talent wOBA of .307.

Since the start of last season, Jake Rogers's 12% Barrel%, an advanced stat for measuring power, places him in the 81st percentile among his peers. Jake Rogers's 95.5-mph exit velocity on flyballs (an advanced metric to study power) is in the 92nd percentile since the start of last season. Jake Rogers is in the 96th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34°, the launch angle range that tends to optimize home runs (20.2% rate since the start of last season).

Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.283) may lead us to conclude that Javier Baez has been unlucky this year with his .191 actual batting average.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Wenceel Perez in the 75th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Wenceel Perez is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card today. In the last two weeks, Wenceel Perez has been performing exceptionally well at the plate with a wOBA of .336. Ranking in the 81st percentile for Sprint Speed at 28.34 ft/sec this year, Wenceel Perez is remarkably athletic.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Leody Taveras in the 77th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 15th-worst among all the teams in action today. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Leody Taveras will hold that advantage today. Leody Taveras has posted a .345 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, checking in at the 78th percentile for offensive skills according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Leody Taveras has put up a .300 Expected Batting Average since the start of last season, checking in at the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Spencer Torkelson ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Spencer Torkelson has been unlucky this year, posting a .263 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .323 — a .060 gap. Spencer Torkelson has notched a .350 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, ranking in the 81st percentile for hitting ability according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Spencer Torkelson's 14% Barrel% (a reliable standard to evaluate power) ranks in the 90th percentile since the start of last season. Spencer Torkelson's 91.6-mph average exit velocity is among the best in baseball since the start of last season: 88th percentile.

Justyn-Henry Malloy has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nathaniel Lowe in the 90th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 15th-worst among all the teams in action today. Nathaniel Lowe will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats. Utilizing Statcast metrics, Nathaniel Lowe is in the 80th percentile for hitting ability per the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season at .346. Using Statcast data, Nathaniel Lowe is in the 83rd percentile according to 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 ability, Marcus Semien ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Marcus Semien is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in today's game. Hitting from the opposite that Tarik Skubal throws from, Marcus Semien will have the upper hand today. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 15th-worst among all the teams in action today. Marcus Semien will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should bolster all of his stats.

Colt Keith is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Nathan Eovaldi throws from, Colt Keith will have an advantage in today's matchup. Colt Keith has a good chance to have the upper hand against every reliever from start to finish, since the bullpen of the Texas Rangers has just 1 same-handed RP. Colt Keith has been unlucky this year, putting up a .258 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .300 — a .042 difference.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mark Canha in the 83rd percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Mark Canha is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this game. By putting up a 1.81 K/BB rate this year, Mark Canha has shown strong plate discipline, placing in the 79th percentile.

Matt Vierling's BABIP skill is projected in the 87th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Matt Vierling is projected to hit 1st in the lineup today. Matt Vierling has posted a .274 Expected Batting Average since the start of last season, ranking in the 80th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Posting a .293 batting average this year, Matt Vierling is positioned in the 89th percentile.

Jonah Heim is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today. The switch-hitting Jonah Heim will get to bat from his good side (0) today against Tarik Skubal. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 15th-worst among all the teams in action today. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Jonah Heim will hold that advantage in today's game. Jonah Heim ranks 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 Adolis Garcia in the 83rd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Adolis Garcia is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in today's game. Adolis Garcia will hold the platoon advantage against Tarik Skubal in today's game. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 15th-worst among all the teams in action today. Adolis Garcia will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ezequiel Duran in the 87th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Batting from the opposite that Tarik Skubal throws from, Ezequiel Duran will have an edge in today's matchup. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 15th-worst among all the teams in action today. Ezequiel Duran will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats. Ezequiel Duran has put up a .342 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, ranking in the 76th percentile for offensive skills according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Hitting from the opposite that Nathan Eovaldi throws from, Akil Baddoo will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Akil Baddoo will probably have an edge against every reliever for the whole game, since the bullpen of the Texas Rangers has just 1 same-handed RP. Akil Baddoo is very athletic, placing in the 91st percentile in Sprint Speed at 29.02 ft/sec since the start of last season.

Robbie Grossman is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the plate, Robbie Grossman will get to bat from his good side against Tarik Skubal in today's game. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 15th-worst among all the teams in action today. Robbie Grossman will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats. Robbie Grossman's 20° launch angle (an advanced metric to assess a hitter's ability to lift the ball for power) is among the highest in the game: 95th percentile.