Detroit @ Pittsburgh Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Joey Bart in the 81st percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 7th-best park in the game for right-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team on the slate today.

Dingers are generally less common at parks with deep fences, and PNC Park has the 7th-deepest among all major league stadiums. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense grades out as the 3rd-best out of all the teams playing today. Gleyber Torres will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's game. In the last week's worth of games, Gleyber Torres's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 9.8% down to 0%. Gleyber Torres has been cold in recent games, with his seasonal exit velocity of 89.8-mph dropping to 84.3-mph over the past 7 days.

Ke'Bryan Hayes's batting average talent is projected to be in the 75th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 7th-best park in the game for right-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°. Extreme flyball batters like Ke'Bryan Hayes tend to be more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Troy Melton.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 7th-best park in the game for right-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°. Extreme groundball batters like Tommy Pham tend to be more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Troy Melton. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the 86th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 7th-best park in the game for right-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°. Extreme groundball bats like Isiah Kiner-Falefa generally hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Troy Melton.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Oneil Cruz in the 96th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Oneil Cruz is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup. The #7 park in the majors for boosting batting average to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°.

The #7 park in the majors for boosting batting average to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°. Zach McKinstry's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has improved from last year to this one, increasing from 44.5% to 51.9%. Zach McKinstry has recorded a .278 Expected Batting Average this year, grading out in the 87th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The #7 park in the majors for boosting batting average to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°. As it relates to his wOBA and overall offense, Parker Meadows has had some very poor luck this year. His .249 figure falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .294. Ranking in the 87th percentile for Sprint Speed at 28.81 ft/sec this year, Parker Meadows is quite toolsy.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Riley Greene as the 6th-best hitter in the league as it relates to his BABIP talent. Riley Greene is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this game. The #7 park in the majors for boosting batting average to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 95th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. Bryan Reynolds is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this game. The #7 park in the majors for boosting batting average to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°.

Spencer Horwitz is penciled in 1st in the lineup in today's game. The #7 park in the majors for boosting batting average to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°. Hitting from the opposite that Troy Melton throws from, Spencer Horwitz will have an advantage in today's matchup.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Andrew McCutchen ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Andrew McCutchen is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 7th-best park in the game for right-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°.

Wenceel Perez is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 7th-best park in the game for right-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°. Wenceel Perez's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased from last year to this one, increasing from 14.1% to 25%.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Spencer Torkelson ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Spencer Torkelson is penciled in 4th in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 7th-best park in the game for right-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Vierling in the 77th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Matt Vierling is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 7th-best park in the game for right-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 7th-best park in the game for right-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°. Dillon Dingler will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bailey Falter in today's game. Launch angles in the range of -4° to 26° tend to become base hits at a high rate; Dillon Dingler and his 48.3% this year rank in the 85th percentile by this measure.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 7th-best park in the game for right-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°. Javier Baez will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bailey Falter today. Extreme groundball hitters like Javier Baez tend to be more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Bailey Falter.

Jahmai Jones is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles PNC Park as the 7th-best park in the game for right-handed batting average. Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest altitude among all parks, which generally leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is forecasted to have the 2nd-highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 86°. Batting from the opposite that Bailey Falter throws from, Jahmai Jones will have an edge in today's matchup.