Washington @ Atlanta Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Whit Merrifield in the 85th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Whit Merrifield has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (89% of the time), but he is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. Truist Park projects as the #4 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 85°.

Juan Yepez's BABIP skill is projected in the 19th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Batting from the same side that Charlie Morton throws from, Juan Yepez has a tough challenge today. Juan Yepez pulls a lot of his flyballs (35.2% — 88th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards the game's 3rd-deepest LF fences in today's matchup. Juan Yepez will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's matchup. Compared to his seasonal mark of 8.6°, Juan Yepez has produced a noticeably lower launch angle (-16.3°) over the past two weeks.

Batting from the same side that Jake Irvin throws from, Marcell Ozuna will have a tough challenge in today's game. Marcell Ozuna pulls many of his flyballs (35.4% — 89th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards the league's 3rd-deepest LF fences in today's matchup. Despite posting a .406 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Marcell Ozuna has had positive variance on his side given the .056 deviation between that figure and his estimated true talent wOBA of .350.

CJ Abrams is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Truist Park as the 4th-best park in baseball for lefty batting average. Among all major league stadiums, Truist Park's CF dimensions are the 4th-shallowest. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 85°.

Truist Park projects as the #4 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics in all categories, and Orlando Arcia will hold that advantage today.

When estimating his BABIP skill, James Wood is projected as the 7th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). James Wood is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Truist Park as the 4th-best park in baseball for lefty batting average. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 85°.

Jarred Kelenic's BABIP skill is projected in the 79th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Truist Park as the 4th-best park in baseball for lefty batting average. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Garcia in the 96th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Luis Garcia is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Truist Park as the 4th-best park in baseball for lefty batting average. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 85°.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Matt Olson ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Matt Olson is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Truist Park as the 4th-best park in baseball for lefty batting average. Among all major league stadiums, Truist Park's CF dimensions are the 4th-shallowest. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Tena in the 94th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Truist Park as the 4th-best park in baseball for lefty batting average. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

Michael Harris II's exit velocity on flyballs has dropped off in recent games; his 91.4-mph seasonal mark has fallen off to 86.6-mph in the past week. Michael Harris II's launch angle lately (13° in the past two weeks' worth of games) is considerably better than his 7.2° seasonal mark. Michael Harris II has compiled a .285 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) this year, placing in the 21st percentile. Michael Harris II has shown poor plate discipline this year, grading out in the 20th percentile with a 3.83 K/BB rate.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ramon Laureano in the 77th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Truist Park projects as the #4 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Truist Park as the 4th-best park in baseball for lefty batting average. Among all major league stadiums, Truist Park's CF dimensions are the 4th-shallowest. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

Truist Park projects as the #4 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters. The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the 4th-weakest among every team today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jorge Soler in the 95th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Jorge Soler is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game. Truist Park projects as the #4 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games today at 85°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Young in the 91st percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Truist Park projects as the #4 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

Keibert Ruiz is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Truist Park as the 4th-best park in baseball for lefty batting average. Among all major league stadiums, Truist Park's CF dimensions are the 4th-shallowest. Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 85°.

Travis d'Arnaud is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this game. Truist Park projects as the #4 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gio Urshela in the 90th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Truist Park projects as the #4 park in Major League Baseball for RHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 981 feet above sea level, Truist Park has the 3rd-highest elevation in the league, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is forecasted to have the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.