Chicago @ Cleveland Picks & Props

Andrew Benintendi hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.1% — 94th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards MLB's 7th-deepest CF fences in today's matchup. The Cleveland Guardians infield defense grades out as the best out of every team in action today. Playing on the road typically reduces batter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Andrew Benintendi in today's game. In the last 7 days, Andrew Benintendi's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 5.5% down to 0%. Andrew Benintendi's launch angle in recent games (3.2° over the last week) is significantly lower than his 15.4° seasonal mark.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Steven Kwan's true offensive talent to be a .309, indicating that he has been very fortunate this year given the .100 discrepancy between that mark and his actual .409 wOBA.

Jose Ramirez's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has decreased from last season to this one, going from 44.3% to 35.1%. When it comes to his wOBA and overall offense, Jose Ramirez has been very fortunate this year. His .366 figure has been a good deal higher than the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .333. Jose Ramirez has compiled a .254 BABIP this year, checking in at the 16th percentile.

The #10 ballpark in the majors for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Danny Mendick has a 76th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.8%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 6th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

Luis Robert's BABIP talent is projected in the 93rd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Luis Robert is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in today's game. The #10 ballpark in the majors for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Freeman in the 89th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this game. The Chicago White Sox outfield defense grades out as the worst out of every team today. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats across the board, and Tyler Freeman will hold that advantage in today's game.

The #10 ballpark in the majors for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Martin Maldonado pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36% — 92nd percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 3rd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andres Gimenez in the 88th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Progressive Field as the 10th-best venue in baseball for lefty base hits. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for hitters.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Tommy Pham ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Tommy Pham is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this matchup. The #10 ballpark in the majors for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Progressive Field as the 10th-best venue in baseball for lefty base hits. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Batting from the opposite that Gavin Williams throws from, Nicky Lopez will have an edge in today's game.

The #10 ballpark in the majors for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. The shallowest LF dimensions among all stadiums are found in Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Progressive Field as the 10th-best venue in baseball for lefty base hits. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. The Chicago White Sox outfield defense grades out as the worst out of every team today.

David Fry is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game. The #10 ballpark in the majors for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for hitters.

The #10 ballpark in the majors for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Lenyn Sosa has a 92nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.3%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of baseball's 6th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Eloy Jimenez in the 90th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Eloy Jimenez is penciled in 5th in the lineup in today's game. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Eloy Jimenez has been unlucky this year, putting up a .292 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .328 — a .036 gap.

Daniel Schneemann is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 74% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Progressive Field as the 10th-best venue in baseball for lefty base hits. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for hitters.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Andrew Vaughn ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Andrew Vaughn is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in today's game. The #10 ballpark in the majors for boosting base hits to right-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Progressive Field as the 10th-best venue in baseball for lefty base hits. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Bo Naylor will hold the platoon advantage against Erick Fedde in today's matchup.

Gavin Sheets is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Progressive Field as the 10th-best venue in baseball for lefty base hits. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for hitters.

Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 4th-most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Paul DeJong pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.3% — 89th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 3rd-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Paul DeJong's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls this year (20.7°) is a significant increase over his 15.5° mark last season. In the last week, Paul DeJong's 35.7% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 15.7%.