Cleveland @ Baltimore Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Will Brennan in the 89th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 4th-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. Will Brennan hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.2% — 95th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 4th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. The Baltimore Orioles outfield defense profiles as the 8th-worst out of all the teams today.

As a switch-hitter who bats worse from the 0 side of the plate, Jose Ramirez will be at a disadvantage batting from his worse side against Cade Povich in today's game. In today's matchup, Jose Ramirez is at a disadvantage facing the league's deepest LF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the pull field at a 40.6% rate (99th percentile). Playing on the road typically diminishes batter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Jose Ramirez in today's game.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 4th-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. The Baltimore Orioles outfield defense profiles as the 8th-worst out of all the teams today. Baltimore's 3rd-worst outfield defense of all teams on the slate creates a favorable matchup for Bo Naylor, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. The switch-hitting Brayan Rocchio will get to bat from his strong side (0) today against Cade Povich.

Andres Gimenez's batting average skill is projected to be in the 87th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Andres Gimenez is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 4th-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. The Baltimore Orioles outfield defense profiles as the 8th-worst out of all the teams today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adley Rutschman in the 95th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Adley Rutschman is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 4th-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. Adley Rutschman will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

Johnathan Rodriguez's BABIP talent is projected in the 90th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Johnathan Rodriguez is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 88% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. Batting from the opposite that Cade Povich throws from, Johnathan Rodriguez will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

Cade Povich will have the handedness advantage against Steven Kwan in today's matchup. Steven Kwan has a 96th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (39%) and will have to hit them out towards the game's deepest LF fences in today's game. Steven Kwan will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Freeman in the 91st percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Tyler Freeman is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. Tyler Freeman will have the handedness advantage against Cade Povich in today's game. Tyler Freeman hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 82nd percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's 4th-shallowest CF fences today.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 4th-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. Cedric Mullins II will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tanner Bibee today. Cedric Mullins II pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.8% — 91st percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards baseball's shallowest RF fences today. Cedric Mullins II will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Heston Kjerstad's BABIP skill is projected in the 88th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Heston Kjerstad is projected to hit 5th in the lineup today, which would be an upgrade from his 100% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 4th-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. Batting from the opposite that Tanner Bibee throws from, Heston Kjerstad will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Heston Kjerstad will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

As it relates to his BABIP talent, Colton Cowser is projected as the 10th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. Batting from the opposite that Tanner Bibee throws from, Colton Cowser will have the upper hand in today's game. Colton Cowser will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 4th-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. The Baltimore Orioles outfield defense profiles as the 8th-worst out of all the teams today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects David Fry in the 76th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. David Fry is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in today's game. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 4th-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. Hitting from the opposite that Cade Povich throws from, David Fry will have an edge today. The Baltimore Orioles outfield defense profiles as the 8th-worst out of all the teams today.

Gunnar Henderson projects as the 15th-best batter in the league, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Gunnar Henderson is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card today. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 4th-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. Gunnar Henderson will hold the platoon advantage over Tanner Bibee today. Gunnar Henderson will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Anthony Santander is penciled in 4th in the lineup today. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 4th-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. Anthony Santander pulls a lot of his flyballs (41.5% — 99th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's shallowest RF fences today. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Anthony Santander will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Gabriel Arias's BABIP ability is projected in the 87th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 4th-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. Gabriel Arias will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Cade Povich in today's matchup. Gabriel Arias has a 94th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.8%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's shallowest RF fences in today's game. The Baltimore Orioles outfield defense profiles as the 8th-worst out of all the teams today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Westburg in the 95th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 86°. Jordan Westburg will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan O'Hearn in the 96th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Ryan O'Hearn is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this game. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 4th-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. Batting from the opposite that Tanner Bibee throws from, Ryan O'Hearn will have an advantage in today's matchup. Ryan O'Hearn will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan Mountcastle in the 96th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Ryan Mountcastle is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. Ryan Mountcastle has a 92nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.1%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics in all categories, and Ryan Mountcastle will hold that advantage today.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 85°. Ramon Urias has an 82nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.7%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards the league's shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Ramon Urias will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.

Jorge Mateo has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

James McCann has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.