Detroit @ Toronto Picks & Props

Rogers Centre ranks as the #23 field in the majors for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Batting from the same side that Keider Montero throws from, George Springer will have a tough challenge in today's matchup. George Springer's launch angle this season (8.2°) is considerably worse than his 11.8° figure last year. In the last week's worth of games, George Springer'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 15.7%. George Springer has compiled a .251 BABIP this year, grading out in the 15th percentile.

Rogers Centre ranks as the #23 field in the majors for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Keider Montero will hold the platoon advantage over Vladimir Guerrero Jr. today. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s launch angle this year (6.2°) is quite a bit worse than his 10.2° figure last year. Over the past 14 days, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls (0.2°) has significantly dropped compared to his seasonal mark of 5.8°.

Rogers Centre has the 6th-shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. Batting from the opposite that Keider Montero throws from, Daulton Varsho will have an advantage in today's matchup. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 2nd-weakest out of all the teams today. Daulton Varsho will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats. There has been a significant improvement in Daulton Varsho's launch angle from last season's 20.3° to 27.2° this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Horwitz in the 85th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Spencer Horwitz is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup today. Rogers Centre has the 6th-shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. Spencer Horwitz will have the handedness advantage against Keider Montero today. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 2nd-weakest out of all the teams today.

Ernie Clement's batting average skill is projected to be in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Rogers Centre has the 6th-shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 2nd-weakest out of all the teams today. Ernie Clement will possess the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats. Based on Statcast metrics, Ernie Clement grades out in the 89th percentile per the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average this year at .281.

Danny Jansen is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this game. Rogers Centre has the 6th-shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 2nd-weakest out of all the teams today. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Danny Jansen will hold that advantage today. Danny Jansen's launch angle this season (23.5°) is quite a bit better than his 19.5° angle last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alejandro Kirk in the 85th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Alejandro Kirk is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 94% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. Rogers Centre has the 6th-shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 2nd-weakest out of all the teams today. Alejandro Kirk will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Davis Schneider ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Rogers Centre has the 6th-shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 2nd-weakest out of all the teams today. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Davis Schneider will hold that advantage in today's game. This year, Davis Schneider's 13.4% Barrel%, an advanced metric for measuring power, places him in the 90th percentile among his peers.

Justin Turner is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this game. Rogers Centre has the 6th-shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 2nd-weakest out of all the teams today. Justin Turner will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats. Over the past 14 days, Justin Turner's 35% rate of hitting balls at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 19%.

Rogers Centre has the 6th-shallowest CF fences among all major league stadiums. Batting from the opposite that Keider Montero throws from, Kevin Kiermaier will have the upper hand in today's game. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 2nd-weakest out of all the teams today. Kevin Kiermaier will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats. Kevin Kiermaier has seen a notable gain in his exit velocity of late; just compare his 93.6-mph average in the past 14 days to his seasonal 86.5-mph mark.