Chicago @ Pittsburgh Picks & Props

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Kyle Tucker ranks as the 10th-best batter in MLB. Kyle Tucker is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 9th-best field in baseball for left-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate.

HRs are generally less common at fields with deep fences, and PNC Park has the 7th-deepest in Major League Baseball. Among all the teams in action today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the the Chicago Cubs.

Nico Hoerner's batting average skill is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Nico Hoerner has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (100% of the time), but he is penciled in 5th in the lineup in today's game. PNC Park projects as the #9 park in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate.

Bryan Reynolds's BABIP skill is projected in the 95th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Bryan Reynolds is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 9th-best field in baseball for left-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Busch in the 84th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Michael Busch is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 9th-best field in baseball for left-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Dansby Swanson ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). PNC Park projects as the #9 park in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate. In the past week's worth of games, Dansby Swanson's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 10.9% up to 22.2%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Pete Crow-Armstrong in the 75th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 9th-best field in baseball for left-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate. Hitting from the opposite that Paul Skenes throws from, Pete Crow-Armstrong will have an advantage in today's matchup.

PNC Park projects as the #9 park in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Alexander Canario will hold that advantage in today's game. Alexander Canario's speed has improved this year. His 27.18 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 27.69 ft/sec now.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ke'Bryan Hayes in the 76th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Ke'Bryan Hayes is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game. PNC Park projects as the #9 park in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jared Triolo in the 81st percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. PNC Park projects as the #9 park in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate. Jared Triolo will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

PNC Park projects as the #9 park in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate. Batters such as Tommy Pham with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Colin Rea who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum. Tommy Pham will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

Seiya Suzuki's BABIP skill is projected in the 97th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Seiya Suzuki is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game. PNC Park projects as the #9 park in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 9th-best field in baseball for left-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate. Hitting from the opposite that Paul Skenes throws from, Nicky Lopez will have an advantage in today's matchup. Nicky Lopez has exhibited impressive plate discipline since the start of last season, placing in the 83rd percentile with a 1.82 K/BB rate.

PNC Park projects as the #9 park in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate. Henry Davis will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats. Henry Davis has had bad variance on his side thus far when it comes to his batting average since the start of last season; his .142 mark is deflated compared to his .162 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Ian Happ ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ian Happ is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 9th-best field in baseball for left-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate.

Jon Berti's BABIP talent is projected in the 93rd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). PNC Park projects as the #9 park in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate. Jon Berti has made notable strides with his Barrel% of late, bettering his 5.6% seasonal rate to 11.8% in the last two weeks.

PNC Park projects as the #9 park in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate. There has been a significant improvement in Miguel Amaya's launch angle from last season's 10.9° to 21.5° this year. Miguel Amaya's speed has improved this year. His 25.48 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 25.94 ft/sec now.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa's batting average ability is projected to be in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). PNC Park projects as the #9 park in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate. Extreme flyball hitters like Isiah Kiner-Falefa are generally more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Colin Rea.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew McCutchen in the 85th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Andrew McCutchen is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. PNC Park projects as the #9 park in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 9th-best field in baseball for left-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate. Adam Frazier will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Colin Rea in today's game. Adam Frazier will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Enmanuel Valdez is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 9th-best field in baseball for left-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report expects for the most suitable hitting conditions of all games on the slate. Enmanuel Valdez will have the handedness advantage against Colin Rea in today's matchup.