Los Angeles @ Detroit Picks & Props

Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today. Travis d'Arnaud's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased from last season to this one, rising from 12.2% to 21%. Travis d'Arnaud's 12.6% Barrel% (a reliable stat to evaluate power) ranks in the 84th percentile this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Taylor Ward in the 93rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Taylor Ward is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today.

Wenceel Perez is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Wenceel Perez will hold that advantage today. Wenceel Perez has seen a notable increase in his exit velocity on flyballs lately; just compare his 103.3-mph average over the last 7 days to his seasonal figure of 90.6-mph.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gleyber Torres in the 91st percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Gleyber Torres is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. Batting from the opposite that Yusei Kikuchi throws from, Gleyber Torres will have an edge in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Yoan Moncada in the 83rd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Yoan Moncada is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. The switch-hitting Yoan Moncada will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side (0) today against Charlie Morton.

Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today. Gustavo Campero has gotten much quicker this year, improving from last season's 28.34 ft/sec to 29.08 ft/sec now (according to Statcast's Sprint Speed metric).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Logan O'Hoppe in the 81st percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today. This season, Logan O'Hoppe has experienced a significant gain in his exit velocity on flyballs, now sitting at an average of 97.6 mph compared to last year's 94.6 mph mark.

Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. Batting from the opposite that Yusei Kikuchi throws from, Andy Ibanez will have an edge in today's matchup. Andy Ibanez will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats. Andy Ibanez'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 14.7% to 17.7%.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Spencer Torkelson ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Spencer Torkelson is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in today's game. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. Spencer Torkelson will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Yusei Kikuchi in today's game.

Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. Dillon Dingler will have the handedness advantage against Yusei Kikuchi in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Dillon Dingler will hold that advantage in today's game. Dillon Dingler is in the 83rd percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to best-produce base hits (48.1% rate this year).

Jahmai Jones is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this game. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. Hitting from the opposite that Yusei Kikuchi throws from, Jahmai Jones will have an edge in today's matchup. Jahmai Jones will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. Jake Rogers will hold the platoon advantage over Yusei Kikuchi in today's game. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Jake Rogers will hold that advantage today.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Zach Neto ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Zach Neto is penciled in 1st on the lineup card today. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Moore in the 90th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today. Christian Moore has seen a big increase in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 94-mph average in the last week to his seasonal 87.9-mph EV.

Mike Trout projects as the 13th-best batter in the league, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Mike Trout is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today.

Nolan Schanuel's batting average skill is projected to be in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Nolan Schanuel is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. Nolan Schanuel will hold the platoon advantage against Charlie Morton in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jo Adell in the 86th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today. Jo Adell has made substantial improvements with his Barrel%, upping his 11.8% rate last season to 16.8% this season.

Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. Javier Baez will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Yusei Kikuchi in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Javier Baez will hold that advantage today. Javier Baez has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity of late; just compare his 91.1-mph average in the last two weeks to his seasonal 88.4-mph average.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Rengifo in the 81st percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today. In the last two weeks' worth of games, Luis Rengifo's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 90.7-mph over the course of the season to 95.9-mph in recent games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Vierling in the 80th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Matt Vierling is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 52% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. Matt Vierling will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Yusei Kikuchi in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Riley Greene as the 6th-best hitter in the league when estimating his BABIP skill. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. Riley Greene will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats. Compared to last year, Riley Greene 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 17.9% to 21.1% this season.

Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather report predicts the 3rd-highest temperatures of all games today at 88°. The Detroit Tigers infield defense projects as the 5th-weakest out of every team in action today.