Colorado @ Cincinnati Picks & Props

Nolan Jones's BABIP talent is projected in the 94th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 9th-best ballpark in the league for LHB batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 89°. Nolan Jones has an 87th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.9%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 8th-shallowest LF fences today. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense projects as the 14th-strongest out of all the teams today.

Ryan Feltner will hold the platoon advantage against Jonathan India in today's game. Out of every team in action today, the 3rd-best infield defense is that of the the Colorado Rockies. Jonathan India's exit velocity on flyballs has fallen off this season; his 92.4-mph mark last season has dropped off to 87-mph. Jonathan India has been lucky this year, notching a .347 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .327 — a .020 difference.

Charlie Blackmon is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 9th-best ballpark in the league for LHB batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 87°. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense projects as the 13th-strongest out of all the teams today. In the past week, Charlie Blackmon's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 5.9% up to 13.3%.

Hitting from the same side that Ryan Feltner throws from, Tyler Stephenson will be in a tough position in today's matchup. Out of every team in action today, the 3rd-best infield defense is that of the the Colorado Rockies. Tyler Stephenson has struggled with his Barrel% in recent games; his 9% seasonal rate has dropped off to 0% in the last two weeks' worth of games. Over the past two weeks, Tyler Stephenson's 0% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 14%. Tyler Stephenson's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has fallen off from last season to this one, going from 48.3% to 39.9%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan McMahon in the 79th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. Ryan McMahon is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 9th-best ballpark in the league for LHB batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 87°. Ryan McMahon has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.6%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards baseball's 8th-shallowest LF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brenton Doyle in the 88th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Great American Ball Park as the 9th-best stadium in the majors for right-handed batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 87°. Hitting from the opposite that Andrew Abbott throws from, Brenton Doyle will have an advantage today. Brenton Doyle has an 82nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.8%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ezequiel Tovar in the 82nd percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Ezequiel Tovar is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Great American Ball Park as the 9th-best stadium in the majors for right-handed batting average. Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest left field dimensions in MLB. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 87°.

Brendan Rodgers's batting average talent is projected to be in the 81st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Brendan Rodgers is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Great American Ball Park as the 9th-best stadium in the majors for right-handed batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 87°. Brendan Rodgers will hold the platoon advantage over Andrew Abbott in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Great American Ball Park as the 9th-best stadium in the majors for right-handed batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 89°. Jacob Stallings will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andrew Abbott in today's matchup. Jacob Stallings has an 85th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.2%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 8th-shallowest RF fences today. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense projects as the 14th-strongest out of all the teams today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Great American Ball Park as the 9th-best stadium in the majors for right-handed batting average. Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest left field dimensions in MLB. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 87°. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense projects as the 13th-strongest out of all the teams today. Michael Toglia has made substantial strides with his Barrel% of late, bettering his 16.5% seasonal rate to 22.6% in the past two weeks.

Elias Diaz is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Great American Ball Park as the 9th-best stadium in the majors for right-handed batting average. Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest left field dimensions in MLB. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 87°. Elias Diaz will have the handedness advantage against Andrew Abbott in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 9th-best ballpark in the league for LHB batting average. In Major League Baseball, Great American Ball Park's right field fences are the 8th-shallowest. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 87°. Edwin Rios will have the handedness advantage against Ryan Feltner in today's matchup. Edwin Rios will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

When assessing his BABIP ability, Elly De La Cruz is projected as the 2nd-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Elly De La Cruz is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 9th-best ballpark in the league for LHB batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 87°. As a switch-hitter who bats better from the 0 side of the dish, Elly De La Cruz will get to bat from his strong side against Ryan Feltner in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Great American Ball Park as the 9th-best stadium in the majors for right-handed batting average. Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest left field dimensions in MLB. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 87°. Batting from the opposite that Andrew Abbott throws from, Hunter Goodman will have the upper hand in today's game. The Cincinnati Reds infield defense projects as the 13th-strongest out of all the teams today.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 3rd-highest temperatures on the slate at 90°. Stuart Fairchild pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.5% — 76th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 8th-shallowest LF fences today. Stuart Fairchild will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Blake Dunn's BABIP skill is projected in the 87th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Great American Ball Park as the 9th-best stadium in the majors for right-handed batting average. Great American Ball Park has the 8th-shallowest left field dimensions in MLB. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 89°. Blake Dunn will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats.

Jeimer Candelario is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 9th-best ballpark in the league for LHB batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 87°. Jeimer Candelario pulls a lot of his flyballs (38.2% — 96th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 8th-shallowest RF fences today. Jeimer Candelario will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Noelvi Marte in the 75th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Great American Ball Park as the 9th-best stadium in the majors for right-handed batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 87°. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Noelvi Marte will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Grading out in the 96th percentile, the hardest ball Noelvi Marte has made contact with since the start of last season reached a maximum exit velocity of 115.6 mph -- an advanced indication of underlying power ability.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Great American Ball Park as the 9th-best ballpark in the league for LHB batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 87°. Will Benson will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Ryan Feltner in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats across the board, and Will Benson will hold that advantage in today's game. Over the past 7 days, Will Benson's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 12.9% up to 25%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Steer in the 86th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Spencer Steer is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Great American Ball Park as the 9th-best stadium in the majors for right-handed batting average. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is expected to have the 2nd-highest temperatures on the slate at 87°. Spencer Steer pulls many of his flyballs (35.1% — 87th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 8th-shallowest LF fences today.