Cincinnati @ Detroit Picks & Props

Comerica Park projects as the #22 field in the majors for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Comerica Park has the 2nd-deepest centerfield fences among all major league stadiums. Dillon Dingler has struggled with his Barrel% recently; his 8.5% seasonal rate has fallen to 0% in the past week. Dillon Dingler has been cold lately, with his seasonal exit velocity of 89.4-mph dropping to 83.7-mph over the past 7 days. As it relates to his batting average, Dillon Dingler has experienced some positive variance this year. His .277 rate has been considerably higher than the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .244.

Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Among every team playing today, the 2nd-worst infield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers. Spencer Steer's launch angle of late (23.1° in the past two weeks) is quite a bit higher than his 16.6° seasonal mark. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Spencer Steer's true offensive ability to be a .307, suggesting that he has suffered from bad luck this year given the .032 gap between that figure and his actual .275 wOBA.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gavin Lux in the 88th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Hitting from the opposite that Tyler Holton throws from, Gavin Lux will have an edge in today's matchup. Among every team playing today, the 2nd-worst infield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers.

Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Among every team today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the Cincinnati Reds. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics in all categories, and Zach McKinstry will hold that advantage today. Zach McKinstry's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has improved from last season to this one, going from 44.5% to 54.6%.

Matt McLain's BABIP skill is projected in the 91st percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Matt McLain is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Among every team playing today, the 2nd-worst infield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers.

Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Jake Fraley will have the handedness advantage against Tyler Holton today. Among every team playing today, the 2nd-worst infield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers. Jake Fraley has seen a notable improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs recently; just compare his 105.4-mph average over the last week to his seasonal average of 89-mph.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Christian Encarnacion-Strand ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Christian Encarnacion-Strand is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Among every team playing today, the 2nd-worst infield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers.

Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Among every team playing today, the 2nd-worst infield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers. In the last 7 days, Santiago Espinal's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 86.5-mph over the course of the season to 89.4-mph of late. Despite posting a .261 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Santiago Espinal has had bad variance on his side given the .023 gap between that figure and his estimated true talent wOBA of .284.

Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Among every team playing today, the 2nd-worst infield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers. Connor Joe has seen a notable gain in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 90.2-mph average to last year's 85.3-mph figure. Connor Joe's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has increased from last season to this one, increasing from 40.4% to 45.9%.

When it comes to his BABIP ability, Riley Greene is projected as the 6th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Riley Greene is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Among every team today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the Cincinnati Reds.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the 2nd-best batter in Major League Baseball as it relates to his BABIP skill. Elly De La Cruz is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the plate, Elly De La Cruz will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side against Tyler Holton in today's matchup.

Tyler Stephenson's BABIP skill is projected in the 89th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Tyler Stephenson is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 58% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Among every team playing today, the 2nd-worst infield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers.

Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Among every team today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the Cincinnati Reds. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Wenceel Perez will hold that advantage in today's game. Wenceel Perez's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased from last season to this one, rising from 14.1% to 30.3%.

Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Extreme groundball hitters like Parker Meadows usually hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Wade Miley. Among every team today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the Cincinnati Reds. Cincinnati's 3rd-worst outfield defense on the slate today creates a favorable matchup for Parker Meadows, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs.

TJ Friedl is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Batting from the opposite that Tyler Holton throws from, TJ Friedl will have the upper hand today. Among every team playing today, the 2nd-worst infield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers.

Gleyber Torres's batting average ability is projected to be in the 89th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Gleyber Torres is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Hitting from the opposite that Wade Miley throws from, Gleyber Torres will have an edge in today's matchup.

Jahmai Jones is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Hitting from the opposite that Wade Miley throws from, Jahmai Jones will have an edge today. Among every team today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the Cincinnati Reds.

Will Benson is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 88% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Will Benson will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tyler Holton in today's game. Among every team playing today, the 2nd-worst infield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers.

Spencer Torkelson is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Spencer Torkelson will have the handedness advantage against Wade Miley today. Batters such as Spencer Torkelson with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Wade Miley who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum.

Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 5th-most favorable for hitting of all games today. Javier Baez will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Wade Miley in today's matchup. Among every team today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense is that of the Cincinnati Reds. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Javier Baez will hold that advantage in today's game.