Detroit @ Texas Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Globe Life Field as the 2nd-worst venue in the majors for LHB batting average. Among all major league parks, Globe Life Field's CF fences are the 7th-deepest. The Globe Life Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest -8° colder than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate — favorable for pitching. Corey Seager has taken a step back with his Barrel% in recent games; his 15.9% seasonal rate has dropped off to 0% over the past 7 days. In the last week, Corey Seager's 0% rate of hitting balls at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 15.8%.

Zach McKinstry's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has improved from last season to this one, increasing from 44.5% to 52.6%. With a .276 Expected Batting Average (an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) utilizing Statcast data) this year , Zach McKinstry has performed in the 83rd percentile. Zach McKinstry has posted a .359 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) this year, checking in at the 86th percentile. Posting a .356 BABIP this year, Zach McKinstry is ranked in the 95th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Riley Greene as the 6th-best hitter in Major League Baseball when estimating his BABIP skill. Riley Greene is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Riley Greene has seen a notable improvement in his exit velocity recently; just compare his 92.4-mph average over the last week to his seasonal 90.3-mph figure. In the last two weeks' worth of games, Riley Greene has significantly improved the launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls: 32.7° compared to his seasonal mark of 19.6°. Riley Greene's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased from last year to this one, rising from 17.9% to 23%.

Wenceel Perez has made significant improvements with his Barrel%, upping his 4.4% rate last year to 11.7% this season. Wenceel Perez's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased from last year to this one, going from 14.1% to 25.2%. Over the last two weeks, Wenceel Perez's 38.1% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 25.2%.

Extreme flyball batters like Kyle Higashioka are generally more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Reese Olson. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the worst among every team playing today. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Kyle Higashioka will hold that advantage today.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Marcus Semien ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Marcus Semien is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game. Extreme groundball batters like Marcus Semien generally hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Reese Olson. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the worst among every team playing today. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Marcus Semien will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Evan Carter is penciled in 5th in the batting order in today's game. Evan Carter will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Reese Olson today. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the worst among every team playing today. Evan Carter will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats. Evan Carter has seen a big improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs recently; just compare his 91.6-mph average in the last 14 days to his seasonal mark of 89.6-mph.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Vierling in the 78th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Matt Vierling is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Matt Vierling will hold the platoon advantage over Patrick Corbin in today's game. Sporting a .260 Expected Batting Average (an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) utilizing Statcast data) since the start of last season , Matt Vierling finds himself in the 75th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gleyber Torres in the 91st percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Gleyber Torres is projected to hit 1st in the lineup today. Gleyber Torres will hold the platoon advantage against Patrick Corbin today. Gleyber Torres's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better from last year to this one, going from 41% to 47.2%. Gleyber Torres's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has improved in recent games, increasing from 47.2% on the season to 66.7% in the past week.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Wyatt Langford in the 95th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the worst among every team playing today. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats across the board, and Wyatt Langford will hold that advantage in today's game. Wyatt Langford has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs recently; just compare his 100.2-mph average in the past two weeks' worth of games to his seasonal average of 94-mph. In the past 7 days, Wyatt Langford's 66.7% rate of hitting balls at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 40.1%.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Adolis Garcia ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Adolis Garcia is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the worst among every team playing today. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and Adolis Garcia will hold that advantage in today's game. In the past 7 days, Adolis Garcia's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 12.7% up to 22.2%.

Batting from the opposite that Patrick Corbin throws from, Javier Baez will have an advantage today. Javier Baez has seen a notable gain in his exit velocity on flyballs this year; just compare his 91.5-mph average to last year's 89.2-mph figure. Javier Baez has recorded a .328 BABIP this year, checking in at the 83rd percentile.

Dillon Dingler will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Patrick Corbin in today's game. In the last two weeks, Dillon Dingler's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 92.5-mph over the course of the season to 100.5-mph of late. In the past two weeks' worth of games, Dillon Dingler's 56.3% rate of hitting balls at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 47.4%. Dillon Dingler ranks in the 79th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to best-produce base hits (47.4% rate this year). Dillon Dingler has recorded a .327 BABIP this year, grading out in the 83rd percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Torkelson in the 85th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Spencer Torkelson is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card today. Batting from the opposite that Patrick Corbin throws from, Spencer Torkelson will have the upper hand in today's game. Spencer Torkelson's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased from last season to this one, increasing from 17.6% to 28.3%. Spencer Torkelson's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has gotten better in recent games, going from 28.3% on the season to 40% in the last two weeks' worth of games.

Josh Smith is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Josh Smith will have the handedness advantage over Reese Olson today. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the worst among every team playing today. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Josh Smith will hold that advantage today. Josh Smith's launch angle of late (24° over the last 7 days) is significantly higher than his 13.5° seasonal mark.

The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the worst among every team playing today. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats in all categories, and Jonah Heim will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Compared to last year, Jonah Heim has improved his ability to hit the ball at a launch angle ideal for home runs, increasing his percentage of balls hit between 23° and 34° from 11.1% to 15% this season.

Jahmai Jones is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in today's game. Batting from the opposite that Patrick Corbin throws from, Jahmai Jones will have an edge in today's matchup.

Ezequiel Duran has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Alejandro Osuna has gone over 0.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Jake Burger has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.