Texas @ Pittsburgh Picks & Props

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Josh Smith ranks in the 76th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). PNC Park projects as the #5 park in the game for lefty base hits, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 8th-most-favorable of the day for bats.

The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 8th-most-favorable of the day for bats. Extreme groundball batters like Tommy Pham tend to perform better against extreme flyball pitchers like Jack Leiter.

In today's matchup, Bryan Reynolds is at a disadvantage facing the league's 11th-deepest LF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the opposite field at a 33.8% rate (76th percentile). Over the last two weeks, Bryan Reynolds's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 11.7% down to 4.3%. Bryan Reynolds's exit velocity on flyballs has fallen off in recent games; his 94.9-mph seasonal EV has fallen to 91.5-mph in the past two weeks. Bryan Reynolds's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has declined recently, decreasing from 46.7% on the season to 39.1% in the last two weeks. Posting a .289 wOBA (a leading indicator of offensive ability) this year, Bryan Reynolds grades out in the 24th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adolis Garcia in the 85th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Adolis Garcia is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game. The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

PNC Park has the 7th-most fair ground in the majors — generally bad for homers. Posting a .212 batting average this year, Oneil Cruz grades out in the 11th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Jung in the 89th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 8th-most-favorable of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Wyatt Langford in the 96th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Wyatt Langford is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Joey Bart's BABIP ability is projected in the 77th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Joey Bart is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game. The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 8th-most-favorable of the day for bats. Extreme flyball batters like Ke'Bryan Hayes generally hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Jack Leiter.

The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 8th-most-favorable of the day for bats. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the plate, Jonah Heim will get to bat from his better side against Bailey Falter in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Sam Haggerty in the 81st percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Sam Haggerty is projected to hit 1st in the batting order today. The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

PNC Park has the 7th-most fair ground in the majors — generally bad for homers. Bailey Falter will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Corey Seager in today's matchup. Playing on the road generally diminishes hitter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Corey Seager in today's matchup. Corey Seager's average exit velocity has declined lately; his 93-mph seasonal mark has fallen off to 88.8-mph over the past 14 days. Corey Seager's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has declined from last season to this one, going from 21.5% to 14.6%.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa's batting average talent is projected to be in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 8th-most-favorable of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Marcus Semien in the 85th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Marcus Semien is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this matchup. The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

PNC Park projects as the #5 park in the game for lefty base hits, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 8th-most-favorable of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Jack Leiter throws from, Adam Frazier will have the upper hand today.

PNC Park projects as the #5 park in the game for lefty base hits, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 8th-most-favorable of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Jack Leiter throws from, Spencer Horwitz will have the upper hand today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew McCutchen in the 85th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Andrew McCutchen is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in today's game. The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 8th-most-favorable of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Bailey Falter throws from, Kyle Higashioka will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

The #5 field in MLB for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. The weather report calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level of the day at 93°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 9.2-mph in this game, the 8th-most-favorable of the day for bats. Batting from the opposite that Bailey Falter throws from, Ezequiel Duran will have an edge in today's game.