Cleveland @ San Francisco Picks & Props

Built just 8 feet above sea level, Oracle Park has one of the lowest elevations in MLB, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to less offense. This contest is forecasted to have the 5th-most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. The Cleveland Guardians infield defense grades out as the 2nd-best out of all the teams in action today. In the last week's worth of games, Heliot Ramos's exit velocity on flyballs has lowered from his seasonal average of 94.7 mph to 88.6 mph. Over the last two weeks, Heliot Ramos's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls (3.4°) has significantly dropped compared to his seasonal mark of 10.1°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 3rd-best park in the majors for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Patrick Bailey will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Tyler Fitzgerald's BABIP skill is projected in the 81st percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 3rd-best park in the majors for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Logan Allen throws from, Tyler Fitzgerald will have the upper hand in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Tyler Fitzgerald will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Carlos Santana is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game. The #3 ballpark in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Carlos Santana pulls many of his flyballs (39.9% — 98th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Out of every team playing today, the 10th-worst outfield defense is that of the San Francisco Giants.

Steven Kwan's batting average ability is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Steven Kwan is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game. The #3 ballpark in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. In MLB, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gabriel Arias in the 82nd percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 3rd-best park in the majors for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Gabriel Arias has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.6%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Hitters such as Gabriel Arias with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Justin Verlander who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Ramirez in the 95th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Jose Ramirez is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The #3 ballpark in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Jose Ramirez pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (41.2% — 99th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Rafael Devers ranks as the 16th-best batter in MLB. Rafael Devers is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The #3 ballpark in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. In MLB, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats.

Jung Hoo Lee's batting average ability is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #3 ballpark in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. In MLB, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Jung Hoo Lee will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Lane Thomas is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 3rd-best park in the majors for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Out of every team playing today, the 10th-worst outfield defense is that of the San Francisco Giants. Lane Thomas's launch angle this season (21.2°) is quite a bit higher than his 16.8° figure last year.

The #3 ballpark in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Mike Yastrzemski pulls many of his flyballs (35.6% — 91st percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Mike Yastrzemski will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats. Mike Yastrzemski has made significant gains with his Barrel% in recent games, bettering his 8.8% seasonal rate to 20% in the past 7 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 3rd-best park in the majors for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Batting from the opposite that Logan Allen throws from, Andrew Knizner will have an advantage in today's game. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats in all categories, and Andrew Knizner will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Andrew Knizner has been hot of late, posting a a 12.5% Barrel% (an advanced metric to assess power) over the last 7 days.

Wilmer Flores is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 3rd-best park in the majors for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Batting from the opposite that Logan Allen throws from, Wilmer Flores will have the upper hand today. Wilmer Flores will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Kyle Manzardo is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card today. The #3 ballpark in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. In MLB, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Justin Verlander throws from, Kyle Manzardo will have an advantage in today's matchup.

The #3 ballpark in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Bo Naylor will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Justin Verlander in today's matchup. Bo Naylor pulls many of his flyballs (33.7% — 78th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 2nd-shallowest RF fences today. Out of every team playing today, the 10th-worst outfield defense is that of the San Francisco Giants.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willy Adames in the 87th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Willy Adames is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 3rd-best park in the majors for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Willy Adames will hold the platoon advantage against Logan Allen today.

Casey Schmitt has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (90% of the time), but he is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Oracle Park as the 3rd-best park in the majors for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Logan Allen throws from, Casey Schmitt will have an edge in today's matchup. Casey Schmitt will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

The #3 ballpark in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. In MLB, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Daniel Schneemann will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Justin Verlander in today's matchup. Extreme flyball bats like Daniel Schneemann tend to be more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Justin Verlander.

Nolan Jones's BABIP talent is projected in the 88th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #3 ballpark in the majors for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oracle Park. In MLB, Oracle Park's right field dimensions are the shallowest. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for bats. Nolan Jones will have the handedness advantage over Justin Verlander today.