Minnesota @ Cleveland Picks & Props

Over the last week, Steven Kwan's exit velocity on flyballs has decreased from his seasonal mark of 87.9 mph to 80.2 mph. Steven Kwan's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls this season (8.6°) is significantly worse than his 13° mark last season. Steven Kwan has been lucky this year, posting a .391 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .307 — a .084 deviation.

The #3 field in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Jonah Bride pulls a lot of his flyballs (33.4% — 76th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 3rd-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Jonah Bride's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has improved from last year to this one, increasing from 39.1% to 46.7%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ty France in the 81st percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Ty France is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. The #3 field in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field has the 2nd-shallowest LF dimensions in MLB. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Byron Buxton ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Byron Buxton is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. The #3 field in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters.

The #3 field in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field has the 2nd-shallowest LF dimensions in MLB. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. In the last week, Ryan Jeffers's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 92.9-mph over the course of the season to 95.4-mph recently.

The #3 field in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Harrison Bader pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.8% — 94th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 3rd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. There has been a significant improvement in Harrison Bader's launch angle from last year's 11.7° to 19.9° this year.

The #3 field in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field has the 2nd-shallowest LF dimensions in MLB. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Christian Vazquez's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased from last season to this one, going from 16.8% to 20%.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Carlos Correa ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Carlos Correa is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The #3 field in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field has the 2nd-shallowest LF dimensions in MLB. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense.

The #3 venue in the league for boosting BABIP to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Out of all the teams today, the 8th-worst infield defense is that of the the Minnesota Twins. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Angel Martinez will hold that advantage today.

The #3 field in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Jhonkensy Noel pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35% — 88th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 3rd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Out of all the teams today, the 8th-worst infield defense is that of the the Minnesota Twins.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Edouard Julien as the 10th-best hitter in MLB when it comes to his BABIP ability. Edouard Julien is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in today's game. The #3 venue in the league for boosting BABIP to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters.

The #3 venue in the league for boosting BABIP to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. The switch-hitting Brooks Lee will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side (0) today against Tanner Bibee. Brooks Lee pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.3% — 93rd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gabriel Arias in the 85th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. Gabriel Arias has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (83% of the time), but he is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card today. The #3 field in Major League Baseball for boosting BABIP to right-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters.

Kyle Manzardo is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. The #3 venue in the league for boosting BABIP to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Kyle Manzardo will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Chris Paddack in today's matchup.

The #3 venue in the league for boosting BABIP to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Bo Naylor will have the handedness advantage over Chris Paddack in today's game. The Minnesota Twins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Bo Naylor has a strong chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Trevor Larnach ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Trevor Larnach is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game. The #3 venue in the league for boosting BABIP to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. In the majors, Progressive Field's right field fences are the 5th-shallowest. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Jose Ramirez ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jose Ramirez is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this game. The #3 venue in the league for boosting BABIP to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters.

The #3 venue in the league for boosting BABIP to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Out of all the teams today, the 8th-worst infield defense is that of the the Minnesota Twins. Brayan Rocchio will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Carlos Santana is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in today's game. The #3 venue in the league for boosting BABIP to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Carlos Santana pulls many of his flyballs (39.1% — 96th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nolan Jones in the 90th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Nolan Jones is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this game. The #3 venue in the league for boosting BABIP to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters.

The #3 venue in the league for boosting BABIP to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. In the majors, Progressive Field's right field fences are the 5th-shallowest. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. The switch-hitting Mickey Gasper will get to bat from his good side (0) today against Tanner Bibee.

The #3 venue in the league for boosting BABIP to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for hitters. Daniel Schneemann will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Chris Paddack today. The Minnesota Twins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Daniel Schneemann stands a good chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game.