New York @ Colorado picks

When assessing his home run talent, Brenton Doyle ranks in the 78th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 5th-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today.. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats in all categories, and Brenton Doyle will hold that advantage today.. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.305) provides evidence that Brenton Doyle has experienced some negative variance this year with his .254 actual wOBA.

Tyrone Taylor is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 100% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 5th-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today.. Tyrone Taylor has seen a notable gain in his exit velocity of late; just compare his 90.8-mph average over the last week to his seasonal 86.7-mph EV.. As it relates to his home runs, Tyrone Taylor has been unlucky this year. His 3.2 HR per 600 plate appearances mark has been a good deal lower than the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected HR/600 at 12.3.

Juan Soto projects as the 4th-best hitter in the majors, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Juan Soto is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this game.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 5th-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today.. Given Carson Palmquist's large platoon split, Juan Soto will be at a tremendous disadvantage batting from the same side of the plate today.. Juan Soto will probably have the upper hand against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the Colorado Rockies has just 1 same-handed RP.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Keston Hiura in the 91st percentile when estimating his home run skill.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 5th-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today.. Keston Hiura will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

When it comes to his home run talent, Hunter Goodman ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Hunter Goodman is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game.. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats across the board, and Hunter Goodman will hold that advantage today.. Hunter Goodman has made notable improvements with his Barrel% recently, bettering his 11% seasonal rate to 36.4% over the past week.. Hunter Goodman has been hot of late, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 91-mph to 102-mph in the past week's worth of games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mickey Moniak in the 82nd percentile when estimating his home run talent.. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 5th-most favorable hitting conditions of all games on the slate today.. Mickey Moniak will hold the platoon advantage against Clay Holmes in today's matchup.. Hitters such as Mickey Moniak with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Clay Holmes who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum.. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Mickey Moniak will hold that advantage in today's game.

When estimating his home run skill, Ryan McMahon ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Ryan McMahon is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card today.. Batting from the opposite that Clay Holmes throws from, Ryan McMahon will have an edge in today's matchup.. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats across the board, and Ryan McMahon will hold that advantage in today's game.. Ryan McMahon has seen a substantial improvement in his exit velocity this year; just compare his 94.2-mph average to last season's 92-mph figure.

Because of Carson Palmquist's large platoon split, Brett Baty will be at a big disadvantage batting from the same side of the dish in today's matchup.. The Colorado Rockies have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Brett Baty can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game.. Brett Baty has made substantial gains with his Barrel%, improving his 5.5% rate last year to 14.4% this year.. Brett Baty's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved from last season to this one, rising from 11.8% to 19.6%.. Brett Baty's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has gotten better in recent games, rising from 19.6% on the season to 26.9% in the past 14 days.

Pete Alonso projects as the 10th-best home run hitter in the game, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Pete Alonso is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this game.. Pete Alonso has made notable gains with his Barrel%, upping his 13.2% rate last season to 20.2% this season.. Pete Alonso has made sizeable gains with his Barrel% lately, bettering his 20.2% seasonal rate to 31.6% in the past 7 days.. Pete Alonso has seen a big increase in his exit velocity this year; just compare his 94.2-mph average to last season's 89.7-mph average.

Hitting from the opposite that Clay Holmes throws from, Sam Hilliard will have an edge in today's game.. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Sam Hilliard will hold that advantage today.. Sam Hilliard has displayed some good exit velocity statistics lately, averaging 104.1-mph on his flyballs over the last week.. Sam Hilliard has notched a .335 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) since the start of last season, grading out in the 86th percentile.. Sam Hilliard has averaged 36.2 dingers per 600 plate appearances since the start of last season, placing in the 98th percentile for power.