Alex Verdugo Total Hits Props • Atlanta

Home runs are generally more common at ballparks with shallow fences, and Citizens Bank Park has the shallowest among all major league parks. In comparison to his 88.3-mph average last year, Alex Verdugo's exit velocity has noticeably risen this season, now sitting at 90.4 mph. In terms of his batting average, Alex Verdugo has been unlucky since the start of last season. His .239 rate falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .260. In terms of plate discipline, Alex Verdugo's skill is quite strong, putting up a 1.83 K/BB rate since the start of last season while grading out in in the 83rd percentile.