Arizona @ Athletics Picks & Props

Brent Rooker pulls a lot of his flyballs (33.5% — 79th percentile) and will have to hit them out towards the league's 6th-deepest LF fences in today's game. Among all the teams playing today, the strongest infield defense is that of the the Arizona Diamondbacks. Brent Rooker has been cold of late, with his seasonal exit velocity of 91-mph dropping to 85.3-mph over the last 14 days.

Shea Langeliers pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.4% — 85th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of baseball's 6th-deepest LF fences in today's matchup. Among all the teams playing today, the strongest infield defense is that of the the Arizona Diamondbacks. Shea Langeliers's exit velocity on flyballs has dropped off this season; his 95.3-mph figure last year has dropped off to 91.9-mph. Shea Langeliers's exit velocity on flyballs has dropped off of late; his 91.9-mph seasonal mark has dropped off to 89-mph in the last two weeks' worth of games. Shea Langeliers's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has declined of late, going from 42.5% on the season to 27.8% over the last 7 days.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Out of all the teams today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense belongs to the Athletics. Over the last week, James McCann's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 10% up to 50%. Over the past week, James McCann's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 92.8-mph over the course of the season to 102.8-mph recently.

Lawrence Butler is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this game. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Lawrence Butler will benefit from the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats. Lawrence Butler's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has increased of late, rising from 46.6% on the season to 64% in the last 14 days.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Nicholas Kurtz ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Nicholas Kurtz is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card today. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics across the board, and Nicholas Kurtz will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Geraldo Perdomo is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Out of all the teams today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense belongs to the Athletics. This season, Geraldo Perdomo has experienced a significant gain in his exit velocity on flyballs, now sitting at an average of 90.8 mph compared to last year's 88.1 mph mark.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Batting from the opposite that Jack Perkins throws from, Alek Thomas will have an edge in today's matchup. Out of all the teams today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense belongs to the Athletics. Over the past 7 days, Alek Thomas's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 7.6% up to 14.3%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake McCarthy in the 79th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Jake McCarthy is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 90% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Jack Perkins throws from, Jake McCarthy will have the upper hand in today's game.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Ketel Marte ranks as the 11th-best hitter in the majors. Ketel Marte is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this game. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Out of all the teams today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense belongs to the Athletics.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Blaze Alexander in the 94th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Blaze Alexander has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (100% of the time), but he is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Out of all the teams today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense belongs to the Athletics.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Corbin Carroll in the 97th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Corbin Carroll is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this game. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Corbin Carroll will hold the platoon advantage over Jack Perkins today.

Adrian Del Castillo is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Jack Perkins throws from, Adrian Del Castillo will have the upper hand in today's game. Out of all the teams today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense belongs to the Athletics.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Out of all the teams today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense belongs to the Athletics.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in the 91st percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is projected to bat 4th in the batting order today. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Out of all the teams today, the 3rd-worst outfield defense belongs to the Athletics.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Austin Wynns will have the handedness advantage over Eduardo Rodriguez in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Austin Wynns will hold that advantage today.

Gio Urshela's batting average talent is projected to be in the 79th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Gio Urshela will have the handedness advantage over Eduardo Rodriguez in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Gio Urshela will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Darell Hernaiz in the 84th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Darell Hernaiz will have the handedness advantage against Eduardo Rodriguez in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Darell Hernaiz will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Luis Urias will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Eduardo Rodriguez in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Luis Urias will hold that advantage today. In terms of plate discipline, Luis Urias's skill is quite strong, putting up a 1.34 K/BB rate this year while placing in in the 92nd percentile.

Max Schuemann is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 91% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Max Schuemann will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Eduardo Rodriguez in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Max Schuemann will hold that advantage in today's game.

Colby Thomas is projected to hit 5th in the lineup today, which would be an upgrade from his 100% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-hottest weather of the day at 83°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 3rd-best of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Eduardo Rodriguez throws from, Colby Thomas will have an advantage in today's matchup. Colby Thomas will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.