Seattle @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Zach Neto ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Zach Neto is penciled in 2nd in the lineup today, which would be an upgrade from his 79% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Zach Neto will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats. This year, Zach Neto's flyball exit velocity (an advanced metric to study power) is in the 86th percentile at 94.8 mph.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, J.P. Crawford ranks in the 79th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). J.P. Crawford is projected to hit 1st in the batting order today. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 park in the majors for LHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). J.P. Crawford has seen a substantial gain in his exit velocity on flyballs this season; just compare his 91.6-mph average to last season's 88.6-mph mark. J.P. Crawford's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased from last season to this one, going from 13% to 16.9%.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Taylor Ward ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Taylor Ward is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this matchup. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Taylor Ward will hold that advantage in today's game. Taylor Ward's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased from last season to this one, increasing from 17.8% to 23.5%.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Randy Arozarena ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Randy Arozarena is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Hitting from the same side that Carson Fulmer throws from, Randy Arozarena will be at a disadvantage in today's game. In the past 7 days, Randy Arozarena's 37.5% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 16.1%.

Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics across the board, and Jo Adell will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Jo Adell has had bad variance on his side thus far when it comes to his batting average this year; his .208 mark is considerably lower than his .235 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Ranking in the 94th percentile, the hardest ball Jo Adell has connected with this year reached a maximum exit velocity of 115.6 mph -- an advanced indication of underlying power ability.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jorge Polanco in the 83rd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Jorge Polanco is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this game. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Jorge Polanco's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased of late, going from 18.7% on the season to 30.8% in the past two weeks' worth of games. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.322) may lead us to conclude that Jorge Polanco has suffered from bad luck this year with his .291 actual wOBA.

Among all parks, Angel Stadium's left field fences are the 10th-deepest. Julio Rodriguez will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's game. Julio Rodriguez's average exit velocity has fallen off of late; his 90.8-mph seasonal mark has fallen off to 88-mph over the last 14 days. Julio Rodriguez's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has declined lately, falling from 40.1% on the season to 25% in the past 7 days. When it comes to plate discipline, Julio Rodriguez's talent is quite bad, posting a 4.16 K/BB rate this year while checking in at in the 16th percentile.

Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Carson Fulmer will hold the platoon advantage against Mitch Garver in today's game. Mitch Garver has seen a substantial increase in his exit velocity on flyballs this year; just compare his 94.7-mph average to last season's 91.4-mph EV. Despite posting a .274 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Mitch Garver has experienced some negative variance given the .039 discrepancy between that mark and his estimated true talent wOBA of .313.

Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Brandon Drury will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Brandon Drury's true offensive skill to be a .299, implying that he has had bad variance on his side this year given the .091 gap between that figure and his actual .208 wOBA.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Logan O'Hoppe in the 88th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Logan O'Hoppe is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Logan O'Hoppe will possess the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats. Logan O'Hoppe has made substantial strides with his Barrel% in recent games, bettering his 11.8% seasonal rate to 20% over the last 14 days.

Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 park in the majors for LHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Mickey Moniak will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against George Kirby today. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats across the board, and Mickey Moniak will hold that advantage in today's game. Mickey Moniak has made substantial strides with his Barrel% lately, upping his 8.7% seasonal rate to 16.7% in the last two weeks' worth of games. Despite posting a .278 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Mickey Moniak has had some very poor luck given the .026 difference between that figure and his estimated true talent wOBA of .304.

Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Hitting from the same side that Carson Fulmer throws from, Dylan Moore will be in a tough position in today's game. Dylan Moore has been hot recently, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 88.7-mph to 93.5-mph in the past week's worth of games. As it relates to his batting average, Dylan Moore has suffered from bad luck this year. His .201 rate falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .216.

Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Carson Fulmer will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Justin Turner today. In the past two weeks' worth of games, Justin Turner's 51.7% rate of hitting balls at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 45.8%. In terms of plate discipline, Justin Turner's ability is quite impressive, putting up a 1.62 K/BB rate this year while grading out in in the 90th percentile.

Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Carson Fulmer will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Victor Robles today. Utilizing Statcast data, Victor Robles is in the 77th percentile for offensive ability according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) this year at .325. Victor Robles has done a good job optimizing his launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls. His 19.1° mark is among the highest in MLB this year (88th percentile). Grading out in the 80th percentile, Victor Robles sits with a .332 wOBA (widely regarded as the top measure of overall offense) this year.

Cal Raleigh is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in today's game. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Cal Raleigh has seen a big improvement in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 91.6-mph average to last season's 89.6-mph mark. Cal Raleigh's launch angle of late (26.6° in the last two weeks) is considerably higher than his 20.9° seasonal mark. In terms of his wOBA and overall offense, Cal Raleigh has had some very poor luck this year. His .312 mark falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .340.

Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 park in the majors for LHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Hitting from the opposite that George Kirby throws from, Niko Kavadas will have an advantage today. Niko Kavadas will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Anthony Rendon in the 83rd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Anthony Rendon is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this game. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 ballpark in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Anthony Rendon will hold that advantage today. Anthony Rendon has seen a sizeable increase in his exit velocity on flyballs of late; just compare his 91.1-mph average in the past two weeks to his seasonal mark of 88.7-mph.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nolan Schanuel in the 84th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Nolan Schanuel is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order today. Angel Stadium ranks as the #7 park in the majors for LHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Batting from the opposite that George Kirby throws from, Nolan Schanuel will have the upper hand today. Nolan Schanuel will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.