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Strikeouts Thrown

Cal Quantrill u4.5 Strikeouts Thrown (-145)
Projection 3.7 (Under)
EV Model Rating
When it comes to his strikeout talent, the leading projection system (THE BAT) forecasts Cal Quantrill in the 8th percentile among all starters in baseball.. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cal Quantrill to throw 85 pitches in this matchup (8th-least of all pitchers today), considering both his underlying tendencies and the matchup.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Cal Quantrill has a reverse platoon split and is stuck squaring off against 6 same-handed hitters in this game.. Playing on the road generally reduces pitcher stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Cal Quantrill in today's game.
Total RBIs

Matthew Lugo o0.5 Total RBIs (+250)
Projection 0.5 (Over)
EV Model Rating
In the league, Angel Stadium has the 3rd-lowest average fence height.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Matthew Lugo will possess the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.. Matthew Lugo has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs in recent games; just compare his 104.1-mph average over the last week to his seasonal mark of 93.8-mph.. Matthew Lugo has been hot recently, compiling a a 33.3% Barrel% (an advanced stat to assess power) in the last 14 days.
Total RBIs

Jorge Soler o0.5 Total RBIs (+165)
Projection 0.7 (Over)
EV Model Rating
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jorge Soler in the 97th percentile when assessing his home run ability.. Jorge Soler is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup.. In the league, Angel Stadium has the 3rd-lowest average fence height.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics across the board, and Jorge Soler will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Total RBIs

Agustin Ramirez o0.5 Total RBIs (+210)
Projection 0.5 (Over)
EV Model Rating
Agustin Ramirez is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game.. In the league, Angel Stadium has the 3rd-lowest average fence height.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for hitters.
Total RBIs

Taylor Ward o0.5 Total RBIs (+140)
Projection 0.7 (Over)
EV Model Rating
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Taylor Ward in the 94th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability.. Taylor Ward is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this game.. In the league, Angel Stadium has the 3rd-lowest average fence height.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats across the board, and Taylor Ward will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Total RBIs

Yoan Moncada o0.5 Total RBIs (+165)
Projection 0.6 (Over)
EV Model Rating
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Yoan Moncada in the 88th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability.. Yoan Moncada is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this game.. In the league, Angel Stadium has the 3rd-lowest average fence height.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. The switch-hitting Yoan Moncada will get to bat from his better side (0) today against Cal Quantrill.
Total RBIs

Logan O'Hoppe o0.5 Total RBIs (+160)
Projection 0.6 (Over)
EV Model Rating
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Logan O'Hoppe in the 97th percentile as it relates to his home run talent.. In the league, Angel Stadium has the 3rd-lowest average fence height.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Logan O'Hoppe has big-time HR ability (97th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's never a guarantee (28% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Cal Quantrill struggles to strike batters out (17th percentile K%) — great news for O'Hoppe.. Logan O'Hoppe will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
Total RBIs

Kyle Stowers o0.5 Total RBIs (+195)
Projection 0.5 (Over)
EV Model Rating
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kyle Stowers in the 92nd percentile when assessing his home run skill.. Kyle Stowers is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in today's game.. In the league, Angel Stadium has the 3rd-lowest average fence height.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Kyle Stowers will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jose Soriano today.
Total Bases

Logan O'Hoppe o1.5 Total Bases (+140)
Projection 1.9 (Over)
EV Model Rating
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Logan O'Hoppe in the 97th percentile as it relates to his home run talent.. In the league, Angel Stadium has the 3rd-lowest average fence height.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Logan O'Hoppe has big-time HR ability (97th percentile) if he makes contact, but that's never a guarantee (28% K%). Today, however, opposing pitcher Cal Quantrill struggles to strike batters out (17th percentile K%) — great news for O'Hoppe.. Logan O'Hoppe will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
Hits, Runs, and RBIs

Matt Mervis o0.5 Hits, Runs, and RBIs (-140)
Projection 1.4 (Over)
EV Model Rating
In the league, Angel Stadium has the 3rd-lowest average fence height.. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 5th-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Matt Mervis will have the handedness advantage over Jose Soriano in today's matchup.. Extreme flyball hitters like Matt Mervis are generally more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Jose Soriano.. Matt Mervis's launch angle of late (75° over the last week) is significantly better than his 22.6° seasonal mark.