San Francisco @ Pittsburgh Picks & Props

PNC Park projects as the #5 field in MLB for left-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the plate, Patrick Bailey will get to bat from his better side against Johan Oviedo today. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense projects as the 7th-worst among all the teams in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Grant McCray in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. PNC Park projects as the #5 field in MLB for left-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°. Batting from the opposite that Johan Oviedo throws from, Grant McCray will have an advantage in today's matchup.

Jung Hoo Lee's batting average skill is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). PNC Park projects as the #5 field in MLB for left-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°. Jung Hoo Lee will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Johan Oviedo in today's game.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Heliot Ramos ranks in the 90th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Heliot Ramos is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in today's game. PNC Park profiles as the #5 field in the league for righty BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Rafael Devers ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Rafael Devers is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today. PNC Park projects as the #5 field in MLB for left-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°.

Dominic Smith is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card today. PNC Park projects as the #5 field in MLB for left-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°. Dominic Smith will hold the platoon advantage over Johan Oviedo in today's game.

PNC Park profiles as the #5 field in the league for righty BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°. Extreme flyball batters like Liover Peguero usually hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Justin Verlander. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats in all categories, and Liover Peguero will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Joey Bart in the 84th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. PNC Park profiles as the #5 field in the league for righty BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats in all categories, and Joey Bart will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Oneil Cruz ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Oneil Cruz is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this matchup. PNC Park projects as the #5 field in MLB for left-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willy Adames in the 89th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Willy Adames is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game. PNC Park profiles as the #5 field in the league for righty BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Chapman in the 97th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Matt Chapman is penciled in 4th in the batting order today. PNC Park profiles as the #5 field in the league for righty BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°.

Tommy Pham is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 67% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. PNC Park profiles as the #5 field in the league for righty BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°. Batters such as Tommy Pham with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Justin Verlander who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew McCutchen in the 79th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Andrew McCutchen is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. PNC Park profiles as the #5 field in the league for righty BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the 86th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. PNC Park profiles as the #5 field in the league for righty BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°. Extreme flyball bats like Isiah Kiner-Falefa tend to perform better against extreme groundball pitchers like Justin Verlander.

PNC Park profiles as the #5 field in the league for righty BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense projects as the 7th-worst among all the teams in action today. Casey Schmitt's launch angle recently (26.4° in the last two weeks) is significantly higher than his 17.2° seasonal angle.

PNC Park projects as the #5 field in MLB for left-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°. Jack Suwinski will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Justin Verlander in today's game. Jack Suwinski will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 95th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Bryan Reynolds is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. PNC Park projects as the #5 field in MLB for left-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°.

Spencer Horwitz is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in today's game. PNC Park projects as the #5 field in MLB for left-handed BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 724 feet above sea level, PNC Park has the 6th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast calls for the 5th-hottest weather on the slate at 82°. Hitting from the opposite that Justin Verlander throws from, Spencer Horwitz will have an advantage in today's game.

Wilmer Flores has gone over 1.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.