Chicago @ Athletics props

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Ian Happ ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ian Happ is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this game. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst among all the teams today. Ian Happ has recorded a .346 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, grading out in the 84th percentile for offensive ability according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Ian Happ's maximum exit velocity (a reliable standard to study power) has been 114 mph since the start of last season, grading out in the 85th percentile.

Kyle Tucker projects as the 9th-best hitter in the majors, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kyle Tucker is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. The Athletics have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Kyle Tucker stands a good chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst among all the teams today. Kyle Tucker is an extreme flyball hitter and matches up with the weak outfield defense of Sacramento (#2-worst of the day).

Matthew Shaw will hold the platoon advantage against Jeffrey Springs in today's game. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst among all the teams today. A consistent launch angle is an indicator of good hitting, and Matthew Shaw has been very consistent with his recently, notching a 35.7° launch angle standard deviation in the last 7 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 87th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Dansby Swanson is penciled in 5th in the lineup today. Hitting from the opposite that Jeffrey Springs throws from, Dansby Swanson will have an edge today. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst among all the teams today. There has been a significant improvement in Dansby Swanson's launch angle from last season's 10.2° to 29.5° this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Wilson in the 96th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Extreme flyball batters like Jacob Wilson usually hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Jameson Taillon. Jacob Wilson will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats. As it relates to his wOBA and overall offense, Jacob Wilson has been unlucky since the start of last season. His .288 figure falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .317. Jacob Wilson is in the 93rd percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to optimize base hits (50% rate since the start of last season).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nico Hoerner in the 96th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Nico Hoerner will have the handedness advantage against Jeffrey Springs in today's game. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst among all the teams today. Sporting a .288 Expected Batting Average (an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) based on Statcast data) since the start of last season , Nico Hoerner grades out in the 92nd percentile. In terms of plate discipline, Nico Hoerner's skill is quite strong, posting a 1.41 K/BB rate since the start of last season while ranking in in the 94th percentile.

The Athletics have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Pete Crow-Armstrong has a strong chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst among all the teams today. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.318) provides evidence that Pete Crow-Armstrong has been unlucky since the start of last season with his .283 actual wOBA. Pete Crow-Armstrong and his 19.9° launch angle on his hardest-hit balls rank in 96th percentile, among the highest in baseball since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lawrence Butler in the 84th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Lawrence Butler is penciled in 1st in the batting order in today's game. Batting from the opposite that Jameson Taillon throws from, Lawrence Butler will have an edge today. Lawrence Butler is likely to have the upper hand against every reliever for the whole game, since the bullpen of the Chicago Cubs has just 1 same-handed RP. Lawrence Butler will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Max Muncy will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats. In the past week's worth of games, Max Muncy has averaged an impressive 102.4-mph exit velocity on his flyballs, an advanced proxy for home run potential. Max Muncy has been zeroed in on the ideal launch angle for base hits lately, angling balls between -4° and 26° 54.5% of the time in the past week's worth of games. The standard deviation of Max Muncy's launch angle has been very consistent in recent games (43.2° in the past 7 days), which is a proxy for reliable bat control and seeing the ball well.

Batting from the opposite that Jeffrey Springs throws from, Miguel Amaya will have an advantage today. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst among all the teams today. Miguel Amaya has been unlucky in regards to his batting average since the start of last season; his .236 BA is significantly deflated relative to his .250 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Seiya Suzuki in the 96th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card today. Batting from the opposite that Jeffrey Springs throws from, Seiya Suzuki will have an advantage in today's game. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst among all the teams today. Seiya Suzuki has hit one of the hardest balls in Major League Baseball in the past week — 112.9-mph — which is a favorable measure of recent form and raw power.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Andujar in the 88th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Miguel Andujar is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today. Miguel Andujar will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats. Miguel Andujar has posted a .292 batting average since the start of last season, checking in at the 93rd percentile.

Gio Urshela's batting average ability is projected to be in the 86th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Gio Urshela will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Gio Urshela has had some very poor luck with his batting average since the start of last season; his .244 mark is a fair amount lower than his .272 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Gio Urshela is in the 94th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to result the most in base hits (48% rate since the start of last season).

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Brent Rooker ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Brent Rooker is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in today's game. Brent Rooker will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats. Brent Rooker's 16.9% Barrel% (a reliable standard to evaluate power) ranks in the 98th percentile since the start of last season. Since the start of last season, Brent Rooker's flyball exit velocity (an advanced standard to assess power) is in the 98th percentile at 96.9 mph.

Tyler Soderstrom is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game. Tyler Soderstrom will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jameson Taillon in today's matchup. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Tyler Soderstrom can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game. Tyler Soderstrom will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats. Tyler Soderstrom has displayed some good exit velocity statistics in recent games, averaging 103.7-mph on his flyballs in the last 14 days.

J.J. Bleday is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game. Batting from the opposite that Jameson Taillon throws from, J.J. Bleday will have the upper hand today. The Chicago Cubs have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so J.J. Bleday has a strong chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and J.J. Bleday will hold that advantage today. J.J. Bleday has recorded a .336 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) since the start of last season, ranking in the 78th percentile.

Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Luis Urias will hold that advantage today.

Shea Langeliers is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card today. Shea Langeliers will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats. Shea Langeliers has posted a .336 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) since the start of last season, ranking in the 78th percentile.

Justin Turner is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today. Hitting from the opposite that Jeffrey Springs throws from, Justin Turner will have an advantage today. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst among all the teams today. When it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34° (the launch angle range that tends to optimize home runs), Justin Turner and his 19.2% rank in the 92nd percentile since the start of last season. Justin Turner has posted a .335 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) since the start of last season, checking in at the 76th percentile.

Seth Brown will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jameson Taillon in today's game. Seth Brown is apt to have an advantage against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the Chicago Cubs only has 1 same-handed RP. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Seth Brown will hold that advantage today.

Carson Kelly will have the handedness advantage over Jeffrey Springs in today's matchup. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst among all the teams today. With a 1.93 K/BB rate since the start of last season, Carson Kelly has shown strong plate discipline, checking in at the 77th percentile.