Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the best hitter in Major League Baseball when it comes to his BABIP ability. Elly De La Cruz is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best field in the game for lefty batting average. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the dish, Elly De La Cruz will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side against Jared Jones today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 95th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. Bryan Reynolds is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best field in the game for lefty batting average. Among all major league parks, Great American Ball Park's right field fences are the 8th-shallowest. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

When estimating his BABIP ability, Oneil Cruz is projected as the 20th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Oneil Cruz is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best field in the game for lefty batting average. Among all major league parks, Great American Ball Park's right field fences are the 8th-shallowest. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best field in the game for lefty batting average. Among all major league parks, Great American Ball Park's right field fences are the 8th-shallowest. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Out of all the teams in action today, the 5th-weakest infield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds. Yasmani Grandal has negatively regressed with his Barrel% recently; his 9.5% seasonal rate has decreased to 0% in the past 7 days.

TJ Friedl is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best field in the game for lefty batting average. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Jared Jones throws from, TJ Friedl will have the upper hand in today's game. TJ Friedl pulls a lot of his flyballs (38.3% — 96th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 8th-shallowest RF fences today.

Nick Yorke's BABIP talent is projected in the 90th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Great American Ball Park profiles as the #4 stadium in the league for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Among all parks, Great American Ball Park's LF fences are the 7th-shallowest. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Out of all the teams in action today, the 5th-weakest infield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds.

Great American Ball Park profiles as the #4 stadium in the league for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Out of all the teams in action today, the 5th-weakest infield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan De La Cruz in the 88th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Bryan De La Cruz is projected to hit 5th in the batting order today. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #4 stadium in the league for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Bryan De La Cruz has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 8th-shallowest RF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Noelvi Marte in the 75th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #4 stadium in the league for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Noelvi Marte will hold the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats. In the past two weeks' worth of games, Noelvi Marte's 70.6% rate of hitting balls at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 41.2%.

Rhett Lowder will hold the platoon advantage over Isiah Kiner-Falefa in today's game. Playing on the road generally lowers hitter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Isiah Kiner-Falefa in today's game. Isiah Kiner-Falefa's average exit velocity has decreased this season; his 88.8-mph figure last season has decreased to 85.8-mph. Isiah Kiner-Falefa's exit velocity on flyballs has dropped off in recent games; his 87.6-mph seasonal average has fallen off to 83.1-mph over the last two weeks. In the last two weeks, Isiah Kiner-Falefa's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls (2.2°) has significantly dropped compared to his seasonal mark of 8.3°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jonathan India in the 90th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Jonathan India is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this matchup. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #4 stadium in the league for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Among all parks, Great American Ball Park's LF fences are the 7th-shallowest. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jared Triolo in the 90th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #4 stadium in the league for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Jared Triolo has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.1%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards MLB's 8th-shallowest RF fences today. Out of all the teams in action today, the weakest infield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best field in the game for lefty batting average. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Jared Jones throws from, Jake Fraley will have an edge today. Jake Fraley pulls a lot of his flyballs (33.7% — 78th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Jake Fraley will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Santiago Espinal in the 82nd percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #4 stadium in the league for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Santiago Espinal has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.1%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Santiago Espinal will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best field in the game for lefty batting average. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Jared Jones throws from, Will Benson will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Will Benson will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Will Benson's average launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls this season (18.7°) is significantly better than his 14.5° figure last year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew McCutchen in the 87th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Andrew McCutchen is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #4 stadium in the league for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Out of all the teams in action today, the weakest infield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Great American Ball Park as the 4th-best field in the game for lefty batting average. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Rowdy Tellez will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Rhett Lowder in today's game. Out of all the teams in action today, the weakest infield defense belongs to the Cincinnati Reds. Rowdy Tellez has made big improvements with his Barrel% recently, bettering his 8.3% seasonal rate to 21.4% over the past 14 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Steer in the 83rd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Spencer Steer is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #4 stadium in the league for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Spencer Steer pulls a lot of his flyballs (35% — 87th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

Tyler Stephenson's BABIP skill is projected in the 88th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Tyler Stephenson is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in today's game. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #4 stadium in the league for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Tyler Stephenson has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.4%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

Ty France's batting average skill is projected to be in the 86th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Ty France is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 58% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. Great American Ball Park profiles as the #4 stadium in the league for righty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Among all parks, Great American Ball Park's LF fences are the 7th-shallowest. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 84°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).