Tampa Bay @ Texas props

The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. Posting a 1.94 K/BB rate since the start of last season, Taylor Walls has shown favorable plate discipline, checking in at the 81st percentile.

Junior Caminero's batting average ability is projected to be in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Junior Caminero is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. Bats such as Junior Caminero with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Jacob deGrom who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum. Ranking in the 97th percentile, the hardest ball Junior Caminero has connected with since the start of last season reached a maximum exit velocity of 116.3 mph -- an advanced indication of underlying power ability.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Lowe in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Brandon Lowe is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today. The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. Brandon Lowe will hold the platoon advantage over Jacob deGrom today. Brandon Lowe has been hot recently, posting a a 28.6% Barrel% (a reliable standard to measure power) over the last week.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Wyatt Langford in the 97th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Wyatt Langford is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today. The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Wyatt Langford will hold that advantage today. Wyatt Langford has suffered from bad luck when it comes to his wOBA since the start of last season; his .322 rate is deflated compared to his .357 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. The switch-hitting Leody Taveras will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side (0) today against Taj Bradley. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Leody Taveras will hold that advantage in today's game. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.302) suggests that Leody Taveras has suffered from bad luck since the start of last season with his .278 actual wOBA.

When estimating his batting average talent, Yandy Diaz is projected as the 16th-best hitter in Major League Baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Yandy Diaz is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in today's game. The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. Extreme groundball batters like Yandy Diaz are generally more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Jacob deGrom. In the last 7 days, Yandy Diaz's maximum exit velocity (a favorable proxy for recent form and raw power) has been 112.1-mph, which qualifies as one of the hardest-hit balls in the league.

The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. Batters such as Jake Mangum with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Jacob deGrom who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum. Jake Mangum has been hot lately, batting his way to a .531 wOBA over the past 7 days. Over the last week, Jake Mangum has averaged an impressive 97.7-mph exit velocity on his flyballs, an advanced indicator of home run potential.

Jonny Deluca has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (100% of the time), but he is penciled in 3rd in the batting order today. The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense.

The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. Jose Caballero has done a good job optimizing his launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls. His 17.2° angle is among the highest in the league since the start of last season (90th percentile).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Joc Pederson in the 95th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Joc Pederson is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. Joc Pederson will have the handedness advantage over Taj Bradley today. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics in all categories, and Joc Pederson will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Corey Seager ranks as the 9th-best hitter in the majors. Corey Seager is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this game. The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. Batting from the opposite that Taj Bradley throws from, Corey Seager will have an advantage in today's game. Corey Seager will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Jonathan Aranda ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jonathan Aranda is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this game. The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. Hitting from the opposite that Jacob deGrom throws from, Jonathan Aranda will have an advantage in today's matchup. Compiling a 97.9-mph average exit velocity in the past week, Jonathan Aranda has been in great form lately.

The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. When it comes to his wOBA and overall offense, Curtis Mead has been unlucky since the start of last season. His .240 mark falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .311. Curtis Mead's maximum exit velocity (a reliable metric to study power) has been 112.4 mph since the start of last season, ranking in the 85th percentile. Curtis Mead is in the 89th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to best-produce base hits (49% rate since the start of last season).

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Jake Burger ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats across the board, and Jake Burger will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Jake Burger has shown some good exit velocity metrics of late, averaging 102.2-mph on his flyballs in the last week. Since the start of last season, the hardest ball Jake Burger has hit reached a maximum exit velocity of 115.5 mph (an advanced metric to measure power), placing in the 93rd percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Marcus Semien in the 84th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Marcus Semien is projected to hit 1st in the batting order today. The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. Marcus Semien will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats. Marcus Semien has been unlucky in regards to his wOBA since the start of last season; his .299 figure is a fair amount lower than his .334 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. Josh Smith will hold the platoon advantage over Taj Bradley in today's game. Josh Smith will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats. In the last 7 days, Josh Smith's swing has been well optimized for home runs, notching a 50% of balls hit with a launch angle in the optimal range of 23° to 34°. By putting up a .314 BABIP since the start of last season, Josh Smith finds himself in the 79th percentile.

The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Jonah Heim will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adolis Garcia in the 84th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Adolis Garcia is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. Adolis Garcia will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats. Adolis Garcia has been hot in recent games, putting up a 99.7-mph average exit velocity over the last week.

The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Kyle Higashioka will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Kyle Higashioka's 11.1% Barrel% (a reliable metric to evaluate power) ranks in the 81st percentile since the start of last season. Since the start of last season, Kyle Higashioka's flyball exit velocity (a reliable metric to study power) ranks in the 78th percentile at 94 mph. Kyle Higashioka is in the 95th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34°, the launch angle range that tends to result the most in home runs (22.8% rate since the start of last season).

Danny Jansen has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (100% of the time), but he is projected to hit 5th in the lineup today. The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. In the last 7 days, Danny Jansen has posted a 37.3° launch angle, lifting the ball well and indicating strong home run potential. In terms of the ability to lift the ball for power, Danny Jansen ranks in the 99th percentile with a 22.1° launch angle, which is among the steepest angles in baseball. Danny Jansen has displayed good plate discipline since the start of last season, placing in the 95th percentile with a 1.42 K/BB rate.

The Globe Life Field roof is expected to be closed today, making conditions in this game 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate today — favorable for offense. Kameron Misner will hold the platoon advantage against Jacob deGrom today. Compiling a 98.6-mph average exit velocity in the last week, Kameron Misner has been in great form recently. Kameron Misner has been lifting the ball well in recent games, putting up a 30.7° launch angle in the past 7 days. Kameron Misner is remarkably toolsy, checking in at the 93rd percentile in Sprint Speed at 28.72 ft/sec this year.