Arizona @ Athletics Picks & Props

Built just 23 feet above sea level, Sutter Health Park has one of the lowest altitudes among all major league stadiums, which often leads to lower offensive output. Sutter Health Park has the 9th-largest outfield among all parks — generally bad for homers. The switch-hitting Ketel Marte will be at a disadvantage batting from his weak side (0) today against J.T. Ginn... and it's an over-sized mismatch considering Ginn's large platoon split. Ketel Marte will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's matchup. Ketel Marte has negatively regressed with his Barrel% lately; his 15.7% seasonal rate has lowered to 0% over the past 7 days.

Built just 23 feet above sea level, Sutter Health Park has one of the lowest altitudes among all major league stadiums, which often leads to lower offensive output. Sutter Health Park has the 9th-largest outfield among all parks — generally bad for homers. Corbin Carroll will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today. Corbin Carroll's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has declined lately, going from 14.1% on the season to 0% in the past 7 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Darell Hernaiz in the 84th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 88°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Darell Hernaiz will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats. Darell Hernaiz has experienced some negative variance in regards to his batting average since the start of last season; his .206 mark is a fair amount lower than his .231 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lawrence Butler in the 75th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Lawrence Butler is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in today's game. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 88°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Lawrence Butler will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Zac Gallen in today's game.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 88°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Max Schuemann will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to boost all of his stats.

Geraldo Perdomo is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 88°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the worst among every team playing today. Geraldo Perdomo has seen a notable improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs this year; just compare his 90.9-mph average to last year's 88.1-mph figure.

Brent Rooker projects as the 14th-best hitter in baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Brent Rooker is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 88°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Brent Rooker will hold that advantage today.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s batting average talent is projected to be in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this game. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 88°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the worst among every team playing today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Soderstrom in the 83rd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Tyler Soderstrom is projected to bat 5th in the batting order today. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 88°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Zac Gallen throws from, Tyler Soderstrom will have the upper hand today.

Adrian Del Castillo is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 88°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Considering J.T. Ginn's large platoon split, Adrian Del Castillo will have a huge advantage batting from the opposite side of the plate in today's matchup. Extreme flyball hitters like Adrian Del Castillo are generally more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like J.T. Ginn.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 88°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the worst among every team playing today. James McCann's average exit velocity has risen significantly from last season to this one, averaging 91.4-mph now compared to just 86.9-mph then. When it comes to his batting average, James McCann has had some very poor luck since the start of last season. His .243 BA falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .264.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Shea Langeliers ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Shea Langeliers is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in today's game. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 88°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics in all categories, and Shea Langeliers will hold that advantage in today's game.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 88°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats in all categories, and Luis Urias will hold that advantage in today's game. Luis Urias's launch angle recently (20.8° in the last 14 days) is a significant increase over his 14.1° seasonal angle. Luis Urias has shown good plate discipline this year, grading out in the 92nd percentile with a 1.34 K/BB rate.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gio Urshela in the 81st percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 88°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Gio Urshela will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats. Gio Urshela has seen a big increase in his exit velocity on flyballs of late; just compare his 96.3-mph average over the last 14 days to his seasonal average of 91.7-mph.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 88°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Because of J.T. Ginn's large platoon split, Alek Thomas will have a gigantic advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate in today's matchup. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the worst among every team playing today. Alek Thomas has hit 45.1% of his balls in the air 100 mph or faster this year, checking in at the 87th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Blaze Alexander in the 94th percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 88°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. The Athletics outfield defense profiles as the worst among every team playing today. Blaze Alexander has seen a notable increase in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 91.3-mph average to last season's 88.5-mph mark.

Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 88°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Carlos Cortes will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Zac Gallen today. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics in all categories, and Carlos Cortes will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nicholas Kurtz in the 94th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Nicholas Kurtz is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures on the schedule today at 88°. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this contest, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Nicholas Kurtz will hold the platoon advantage over Zac Gallen in today's matchup.