Philadelphia @ Athletics Picks & Props

Sutter Health Park has the 6th-deepest LF dimensions in the league. Hitting from the same side that Gunnar Hoglund throws from, Nick Castellanos meets a tough challenge in today's matchup. The Athletics infield defense projects as the 3rd-best out of every team playing today. Playing on the road typically lessens hitter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Nick Castellanos today. As it relates to plate discipline, Nick Castellanos's talent is quite bad, sporting a 3.77 K/BB rate this year while ranking in in the 23rd percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lawrence Butler in the 81st percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts for the 3rd-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Philadelphia Phillies. Lawrence Butler will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts for the 3rd-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Philadelphia Phillies. Nicholas Kurtz will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Bryce Harper has a 94th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.5%) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of baseball's 6th-deepest LF fences in today's matchup. The Athletics infield defense projects as the 3rd-best out of every team playing today. Bryce Harper will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today. Bryce Harper's footspeed has dropped off this season. His 27.38 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 26.77 ft/sec now.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Tyler Soderstrom ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Tyler Soderstrom is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts for the 3rd-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Bryson Stott has a 94th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.3%) but may find it hard to clear the league's 6th-deepest LF fences in today's matchup. The Athletics infield defense projects as the 3rd-best out of every team playing today. Playing on the road typically lessens batter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Bryson Stott today. Bryson Stott's exit velocity on flyballs has dropped off this year; his 89.7-mph mark last season has decreased to 86.9-mph. Bryson Stott's speed has declined this season. His 29.05 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last year sits at 27.94 ft/sec now.

Sutter Health Park has the 6th-deepest LF dimensions in the league. Hitting from the same side that Gunnar Hoglund throws from, Trea Turner will have a tough challenge in today's matchup. The Athletics infield defense projects as the 3rd-best out of every team playing today. Playing on the road generally diminishes batter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Trea Turner in today's game. Trea Turner's exit velocity on flyballs has dropped off this year; his 92.1-mph mark last season has decreased to 89.8-mph.

In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts for the 3rd-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Max Schuemann will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jesus Luzardo today... and even better, Luzardo has a large platoon split. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Philadelphia Phillies. Max Schuemann will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Shea Langeliers ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Shea Langeliers is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this matchup. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts for the 3rd-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Shea Langeliers will hold the platoon advantage against Jesus Luzardo in today's game... and the cherry on top, Luzardo has a large platoon split.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, J.T. Realmuto ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts for the 3rd-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. J.T. Realmuto has seen a substantial improvement in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 91.6-mph average to last season's 89.2-mph mark. J.T. Realmuto grades out in the 81st percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to optimize base hits (48.5% rate this year).

Sutter Health Park has the 6th-deepest LF dimensions in the league. This year, Jacob Wilson's 3.1% Barrel%, a reliable stat for measuring power, places him in the 13th percentile among his peers. Jacob Wilson's 86.7-mph exit velocity on flyballs (an advanced standard to measure power) ranks in the 4th percentile this year. Jacob Wilson and his 1.4° launch angle on his hardest-hit balls rank in 3rd percentile, among the lowest in Major League Baseball this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brent Rooker in the 97th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Brent Rooker is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts for the 3rd-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Brent Rooker will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jesus Luzardo today... and even more favorably, Luzardo has a large platoon split.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alec Bohm in the 97th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts for the 3rd-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Alec Bohm's speed has increased this season. His 26.25 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 26.81 ft/sec now. Utilizing Statcast metrics, Alec Bohm is in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average this year at .283.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Andujar in the 90th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Miguel Andujar has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (50% of the time), but he is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts for the 3rd-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Considering Jesus Luzardo's large platoon split, Miguel Andujar will have a huge advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish in this game.

Luis Urias has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (100% of the time), but he is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in today's game. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts for the 3rd-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Luis Urias will hold the platoon advantage against Jesus Luzardo in today's game... and even better, Luzardo has a large platoon split. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense belongs to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Kyle Schwarber projects as the 17th-best batter in MLB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kyle Schwarber is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts for the 3rd-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Kyle Schwarber will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Gunnar Hoglund today.

In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts for the 3rd-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Max Kepler will have the handedness advantage over Gunnar Hoglund in today's game. Max Kepler is apt to have an edge against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Athletics has just 1 same-handed RP. Max Kepler has seen a sizeable increase in his exit velocity on flyballs this season; just compare his 92.7-mph average to last year's 88.8-mph average.

When estimating his BABIP ability, Brandon Marsh is projected as the 6th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather report forecasts for the 3rd-best hitting conditions on the schedule today. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-best of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Gunnar Hoglund throws from, Brandon Marsh will have an edge in today's game. Brandon Marsh is apt to have an advantage against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Athletics only has 1 same-handed RP.