Cleveland @ Detroit Picks & Props

When starting against a righty on the mound this year, Colt Keith has been replaced by a pinch-hitter 21% of the time. The 2nd-deepest CF fences in MLB are found in Comerica Park. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the best of the day for pitchers. The Cleveland Guardians infield defense projects as the best among all the teams on the slate today. Colt Keith has compiled a .284 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) this year, grading out in the 25th percentile.

The 2nd-deepest CF fences in MLB are found in Comerica Park. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the best of the day for pitchers. Batting from the same side that Gavin Williams throws from, Gio Urshela will have a tough matchup in today's game. The Cleveland Guardians infield defense projects as the best among all the teams on the slate today. Gio Urshela's average exit velocity has declined this season; his 87.5-mph mark last season has fallen off to 85.2-mph.

The 2nd-deepest CF fences in MLB are found in Comerica Park. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the best of the day for pitchers. Jose Ramirez will be at a disadvantage playing on the road today. Jose Ramirez has negatively regressed with his Barrel% recently; his 9.2% seasonal rate has dropped off to 0% in the past 7 days. Compared to his seasonal angle of 18.7°, Jose Ramirez has produced a noticeably lower launch angle (2.6°) in the past 14 days.

The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the best of the day for pitchers. Steven Kwan has a 95th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (38.7%) but may find it hard to clear the game's 5th-deepest LF fences today. Playing on the road generally diminishes batter stats in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Steven Kwan today. In terms of his wOBA and overall offense, Steven Kwan has had positive variance on his side this year. His .412 mark has been considerably higher than the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .337.

The 2nd-deepest CF fences in MLB are found in Comerica Park. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the best of the day for pitchers. Gavin Williams will hold the platoon advantage against Matt Vierling in today's matchup. The Cleveland Guardians infield defense projects as the best among all the teams on the slate today. Matt Vierling's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has decreased of late, decreasing from 15.8% on the season to 0% in the past 7 days.

Comerica Park ranks as the #5 park in baseball for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 87°. Justyn-Henry Malloy will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats. Compared to his seasonal average of 19°, Justyn-Henry Malloy has significantly improved his launch angle in recent games, posting a 36.3° mark in the last week.

Angel Martinez is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Comerica Park as the 5th-best ballpark in the game for left-handed batting average. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 86°. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 12th-best infield defense is that of the Detroit Tigers.

When it comes to his BABIP talent, Riley Greene is projected as the 5th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Riley Greene is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Comerica Park as the 5th-best ballpark in the game for left-handed batting average. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 86°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Comerica Park as the 5th-best ballpark in the game for left-handed batting average. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 86°. Daniel Schneemann will hold the platoon advantage over Jack Flaherty in today's matchup... and even better, Flaherty has a large platoon split. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 12th-best infield defense is that of the Detroit Tigers.

Comerica Park ranks as the #5 park in baseball for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 86°. Jake Rogers will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to boost all of his stats. Jake Rogers has been hot of late, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 88.8-mph to 92.4-mph over the past two weeks.

Comerica Park ranks as the #5 park in baseball for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 86°. Javier Baez will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

Wenceel Perez is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Comerica Park as the 5th-best ballpark in the game for left-handed batting average. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 86°. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics in all categories, and Wenceel Perez will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andres Gimenez in the 88th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Comerica Park as the 5th-best ballpark in the game for left-handed batting average. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 86°. Considering Jack Flaherty's large platoon split, Andres Gimenez will have a massive advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate in today's game.

David Fry is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Comerica Park ranks as the #5 park in baseball for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 86°. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 12th-best infield defense is that of the Detroit Tigers.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Comerica Park as the 5th-best ballpark in the game for left-handed batting average. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 86°. Bo Naylor will have the handedness advantage over Jack Flaherty today... and the cherry on top, Flaherty has a large platoon split. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 12th-best infield defense is that of the Detroit Tigers.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mark Canha in the 80th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Mark Canha is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup today. Comerica Park ranks as the #5 park in baseball for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 86°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Comerica Park as the 5th-best ballpark in the game for left-handed batting average. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 86°. Hitting from the opposite that Gavin Williams throws from, Zach McKinstry will have an advantage in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Zach McKinstry will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Comerica Park as the 5th-best ballpark in the game for left-handed batting average. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 5th-hottest weather of all games on the slate today at 86°. Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 12th-best infield defense is that of the Detroit Tigers. Over the past week, Brayan Rocchio's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 3.5% up to 9.1%.

Andy Ibanez has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Tyler Freeman has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.