New York @ Toronto Picks & Props

The #9 stadium in the league for suppressing batting average to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Rogers Centre. The weather report calls for the best pitching conditions of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Anthony Volpe will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's matchup. Anthony Volpe's average exit velocity has declined lately; his 87.3-mph seasonal figure has dropped off to 84.9-mph in the last 14 days. Anthony Volpe's launch angle this year (5°) is considerably lower than his 14.1° angle last season.

The #9 stadium in the league for suppressing batting average to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Rogers Centre. The weather report calls for the best pitching conditions of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Marcus Stroman will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Vladimir Guerrero Jr. today. Typically, hitters like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. who hit a lot of flyballs tend to be less successful when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of flyballs such as Marcus Stroman. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s launch angle this season (5.6°) is significantly worse than his 10.2° figure last year.

The #9 stadium in the league for suppressing batting average to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Rogers Centre. The weather report calls for the best pitching conditions of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Hitting from the same side that Marcus Stroman throws from, Bo Bichette has a tough challenge in today's game. Bo Bichette's average launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls this season (3.7°) is significantly lower than his 7.8° mark last year. In the past two weeks' worth of games, Bo Bichette's 5.3% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 11.2%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alex Verdugo in the 94th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Alex Verdugo hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 80th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Among all the teams playing today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense is that of the Toronto Blue Jays. Alex Verdugo's launch angle in recent games (26° in the last week) is considerably higher than his 9.1° seasonal mark. Alex Verdugo has experienced some negative variance in regards to his batting average this year; his .254 figure is quite a bit lower than his .275 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Horwitz in the 78th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Spencer Horwitz is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game. The 10th-shallowest CF fences in the league are found in Rogers Centre. Spencer Horwitz will have the handedness advantage against Marcus Stroman in today's game. The New York Yankees outfield defense projects as the weakest among every team in action today.

The 10th-shallowest CF fences in the league are found in Rogers Centre. Addison Barger will have the handedness advantage over Marcus Stroman in today's matchup. The New York Yankees outfield defense projects as the weakest among every team in action today. Addison Barger will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Addison Barger has hit one of the hardest balls in the game in the last week's worth of games — 109.5-mph — which is a favorable indicator of recent form and raw power.

The 10th-shallowest CF fences in the league are found in Rogers Centre. Batting from the opposite that Marcus Stroman throws from, Daulton Varsho will have an edge in today's matchup. Bats such as Daulton Varsho with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Marcus Stroman who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum. The New York Yankees outfield defense projects as the weakest among every team in action today. Daulton Varsho is an extreme flyball batter and squares off against the weak outfield defense of New York (#1-worst of all teams today).

The 10th-shallowest CF fences in the league are found in Rogers Centre. Kevin Kiermaier will have the handedness advantage over Marcus Stroman in today's game. The New York Yankees outfield defense projects as the weakest among every team in action today. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Kevin Kiermaier will hold that advantage in today's game. Last season, Kevin Kiermaier had an average launch angle of 4.4° on his hardest-contacted balls, while this year it has significantly increased to 14.2°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gleyber Torres in the 87th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Gleyber Torres is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. The 10th-shallowest CF fences in the league are found in Rogers Centre. Gleyber Torres will have the handedness advantage against Yusei Kikuchi today. Among all the teams playing today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense is that of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Juan Soto projects as the 4th-best hitter in baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Juan Soto is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this game. The 10th-shallowest CF fences in the league are found in Rogers Centre. Among all the teams playing today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense is that of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Barrel% of Juan Soto has significantly improved, with an increase from 13.2% last year to 18.7% this season.

Justin Turner is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game. The 10th-shallowest CF fences in the league are found in Rogers Centre. Extreme groundball batters like Justin Turner generally hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Marcus Stroman. The New York Yankees outfield defense projects as the weakest among every team in action today. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Justin Turner will hold that advantage today.

The 10th-shallowest CF fences in the league are found in Rogers Centre. Extreme flyball bats like Danny Jansen usually hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Marcus Stroman. The New York Yankees outfield defense projects as the weakest among every team in action today. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Danny Jansen will hold that advantage in today's game. Danny Jansen's launch angle this year (23.4°) is quite a bit higher than his 19.5° mark last season.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, George Springer ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). George Springer is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this game. The 10th-shallowest CF fences in the league are found in Rogers Centre. The New York Yankees outfield defense projects as the weakest among every team in action today. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and George Springer will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Oswaldo Cabrera 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 league's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the 87th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. The 10th-shallowest CF fences in the league are found in Rogers Centre. The New York Yankees outfield defense projects as the weakest among every team in action today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa will hold that advantage in today's game. Isiah Kiner-Falefa's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has improved lately, going from 38.4% on the season to 53.3% over the past week.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Aaron Judge ranks as the best batter in the league. Aaron Judge is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this game. The 10th-shallowest CF fences in the league are found in Rogers Centre. Hitting from the opposite that Yusei Kikuchi throws from, Aaron Judge will have an edge in today's game. Among all the teams playing today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense is that of the Toronto Blue Jays.

DJ LeMahieu's batting average skill is projected to be in the 79th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). DJ LeMahieu will have the handedness advantage against Yusei Kikuchi in today's game. DJ LeMahieu hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38% — 76th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Among all the teams playing today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense is that of the Toronto Blue Jays. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.252) provides evidence that DJ LeMahieu has had some very poor luck since the start of last season with his .238 actual batting average.

The 10th-shallowest CF fences in the league are found in Rogers Centre. Hitting from the opposite that Yusei Kikuchi throws from, Jahmai Jones will have the upper hand today. Among all the teams playing today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense is that of the Toronto Blue Jays.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects J.D. Davis in the 89th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. J.D. Davis is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this game. The 10th-shallowest CF fences in the league are found in Rogers Centre. J.D. Davis will hold the platoon advantage against Yusei Kikuchi today. Among all the teams playing today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense is that of the Toronto Blue Jays.

The 10th-shallowest CF fences in the league are found in Rogers Centre. Batting from the opposite that Yusei Kikuchi throws from, Jose Trevino will have an advantage in today's matchup. Among all the teams playing today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense is that of the Toronto Blue Jays. Jose Trevino has seen a substantial increase in his exit velocity in recent games; just compare his 93.9-mph average over the last 14 days to his seasonal 88.4-mph average.