Pittsburgh @ Miami Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the 90th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Extreme flyball batters like Isiah Kiner-Falefa are generally more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Valente Bellozo.

The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 13-mph in this game, the strongest of the day for hurlers. Otto Lopez has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37%) and will be challenged by baseball's 4th-deepest RF fences in today's matchup. Out of every team today, the 3rd-strongest infield defense is that of the the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Kyle Stowers hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.1% — 98th percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 6th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Kyle Stowers will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Xavier Edwards as the 19th-best hitter in the game when assessing his batting average talent. Xavier Edwards is penciled in 1st in the lineup today. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and Xavier Edwards will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Endy Rodriguez has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dane Myers in the 97th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Dane Myers is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this game. Dane Myers will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bailey Falter in today's matchup. Dane Myers hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.1% — 98th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's 6th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Dane Myers will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jared Triolo in the 88th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability.

Tommy Pham is projected to bat 1st in the lineup today. Tommy Pham hits many of his flyballs to center field (40% — 97th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 6th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. Extreme groundball hitters like Tommy Pham usually hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Valente Bellozo.

Jonah Bride is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this game. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 5th-most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today. Hitting from the opposite that Bailey Falter throws from, Jonah Bride will have an advantage in today's game. Jonah Bride will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ke'Bryan Hayes in the 79th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. Extreme groundball batters like Ke'Bryan Hayes tend to perform better against extreme flyball pitchers like Valente Bellozo.

Joey Bart is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Oneil Cruz in the 94th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Oneil Cruz is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Hitting from the opposite that Valente Bellozo throws from, Oneil Cruz will have the upper hand today. The Miami Marlins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Oneil Cruz can likely count on never facing a bullpen mismatch all game. Extreme groundball bats like Oneil Cruz are generally more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Valente Bellozo.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Javier Sanoja in the 96th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Javier Sanoja will have the handedness advantage over Bailey Falter in today's game. Javier Sanoja hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 85th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the league's 6th-shallowest CF fences today. Javier Sanoja will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Eric Wagaman is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card today, which would be an upgrade from his 59% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. Eric Wagaman will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bailey Falter today. Eric Wagaman hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.1% — 90th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards baseball's 6th-shallowest CF fences today. Eric Wagaman will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Derek Hill in the 92nd percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Hitting from the opposite that Bailey Falter throws from, Derek Hill will have an advantage in today's game. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats across the board, and Derek Hill will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Andrew McCutchen ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Andrew McCutchen is projected to hit 5th in the lineup today. Andrew McCutchen hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 87th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 6th-shallowest CF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ji Hwan Bae in the 95th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Ji Hwan Bae is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 100% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. Batting from the opposite that Valente Bellozo throws from, Ji Hwan Bae will have an edge today. The Miami Marlins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Ji Hwan Bae stands a good chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game. Extreme groundball hitters like Ji Hwan Bae tend to be more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Valente Bellozo.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 94th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. Bryan Reynolds is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this game. As a switch-hitter who is best from the 0 side of the plate, Bryan Reynolds will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side against Valente Bellozo in today's matchup.

Jack Suwinski is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in today's game. Batting from the opposite that Valente Bellozo throws from, Jack Suwinski will have an edge in today's game. The Miami Marlins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Jack Suwinski can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

Nick Fortes will have the handedness advantage against Bailey Falter in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics across the board, and Nick Fortes will hold that advantage in today's game.

Batting from the opposite that Valente Bellozo throws from, Adam Frazier will have an advantage today. Adam Frazier has a good chance to have an edge against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Miami Marlins only has 1 same-handed RP.