Athletics @ Baltimore props

Shea Langeliers pulls many of his flyballs (35% — 88th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of MLB's 3rd-deepest LF fences in today's game. The Baltimore Orioles outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-best out of all the teams playing today. Playing on the road typically reduces batter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Shea Langeliers in today's game. In the past two weeks, Shea Langeliers's exit velocity on flyballs has fallen off from his seasonal EV of 91.5 mph to 88.5 mph. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Shea Langeliers's true offensive ability to be a .341, implying that he has been lucky this year given the .026 disparity between that mark and his actual .367 wOBA.

Hitting from the same side that Luis Morales throws from, Jordan Westburg faces a tough challenge in today's matchup. Jordan Westburg has struggled with his Barrel% in recent games; his 9.8% seasonal rate has fallen off to 0% over the last 7 days. Jordan Westburg's exit velocity on flyballs has dropped off lately; his 93-mph seasonal figure has dropped to 87.2-mph over the past 14 days. Jordan Westburg's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has dropped off from last year to this one, falling from 48.4% to 40.4%. In terms of his batting average, Jordan Westburg has had positive variance on his side this year. His .268 mark has been significantly inflated relative to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .247.

Brent Rooker pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.7% — 81st percentile) and will have to hit them out towards baseball's 3rd-deepest LF fences today. The Baltimore Orioles outfield defense profiles as the 3rd-best out of all the teams playing today. Brent Rooker will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's game. Brent Rooker has taken a step back with his Barrel% in recent games; his 13.8% seasonal rate has fallen off to 7.1% in the past week's worth of games. Brent Rooker's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has fallen off in recent games, decreasing from 16.7% on the season to 0% over the last week.

Gunnar Henderson's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has declined from last season to this one, decreasing from 14.1% to 10.4%.

The #9 park in baseball for boosting BABIP to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with cold weather, and the weather report for this game expects the 3rd-lowest temperature of all games today at 86°. JJ Bleday hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 86th percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's 4th-shallowest CF fences in today's game. JJ Bleday has made big improvements with his Barrel% lately, improving his 6.9% seasonal rate to 25% over the last 7 days. JJ Bleday's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better in recent games, going from 33.8% on the season to 66.7% in the past week's worth of games.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Nicholas Kurtz ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Nicholas Kurtz is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this game. The #9 park in baseball for boosting BABIP to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with cold weather, and the weather report for this game expects the 3rd-lowest temperature of all games today at 86°. Grading out in the 99th percentile, Nicholas Kurtz has posted a .424 wOBA (widely regarded as the top indicator of overall offense) this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 9th-best stadium in baseball for righty BABIP. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with cold weather, and the weather report for this game expects the 3rd-lowest temperature of all games today at 86°. Coby Mayo hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 81st percentile) and is fortunate to face MLB's 4th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. The Athletics outfield defense projects as the 2nd-worst among every team today. Sacramento's 3rd-worst outfield defense on the slate creates a favorable matchup for Coby Mayo, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs.

The #9 park in baseball for boosting BABIP to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Oriole Park at Camden Yards has the shallowest RF fences among all major league parks. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with cold weather, and the weather report for this game expects the 3rd-lowest temperature of all games today at 86°. The Athletics outfield defense projects as the 2nd-worst among every team today. Dylan Carlson will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Darell Hernaiz in the 88th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Darell Hernaiz has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (100% of the time), but he is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 9th-best stadium in baseball for righty BABIP. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with cold weather, and the weather report for this game expects the 3rd-lowest temperature of all games today at 86°. Darell Hernaiz will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Cade Povich today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Holliday in the 91st percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Jackson Holliday is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in today's game. The #9 park in baseball for boosting BABIP to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with cold weather, and the weather report for this game expects the 3rd-lowest temperature of all games today at 86°. Jackson Holliday will have the handedness advantage over Luis Morales in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 9th-best stadium in baseball for righty BABIP. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with cold weather, and the weather report for this game expects the 3rd-lowest temperature of all games today at 86°. Hitting from the opposite that Cade Povich throws from, Willie MacIver will have an advantage in today's matchup. Willie MacIver has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.1%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of baseball's shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 9th-best stadium in baseball for righty BABIP. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with cold weather, and the weather report for this game expects the 3rd-lowest temperature of all games today at 86°. The Athletics outfield defense projects as the 2nd-worst among every team today. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics across the board, and Jeremiah Jackson will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Jeremiah Jackson has been hot recently, notching a 96-mph average exit velocity in the last week.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Adley Rutschman ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Adley Rutschman is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this game. The #9 park in baseball for boosting BABIP to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Oriole Park at Camden Yards has the shallowest RF fences among all major league parks. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with cold weather, and the weather report for this game expects the 3rd-lowest temperature of all games today at 86°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 9th-best stadium in baseball for righty BABIP. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with cold weather, and the weather report for this game expects the 3rd-lowest temperature of all games today at 86°. Hitting from the opposite that Cade Povich throws from, Max Schuemann will have the upper hand in today's game. Max Schuemann hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.9% — 96th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's 4th-shallowest CF fences today. Max Schuemann has shown strong plate discipline this year, checking in at the 85th percentile with a 1.72 K/BB rate.

Ryan Mountcastle's batting average ability is projected to be in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Ryan Mountcastle is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 9th-best stadium in baseball for righty BABIP. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with cold weather, and the weather report for this game expects the 3rd-lowest temperature of all games today at 86°. Ryan Mountcastle has a 95th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.4%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the league's shallowest RF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 9th-best stadium in baseball for righty BABIP. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with cold weather, and the weather report for this game expects the 3rd-lowest temperature of all games today at 86°. The Athletics outfield defense projects as the 2nd-worst among every team today. Alex Jackson will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats. Alex Jackson's 12% Barrel% (a reliable metric to measure power) grades out in the 86th percentile since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gio Urshela in the 80th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 9th-best stadium in baseball for righty BABIP. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with cold weather, and the weather report for this game expects the 3rd-lowest temperature of all games today at 86°. Batting from the opposite that Cade Povich throws from, Gio Urshela will have an advantage in today's matchup. Gio Urshela has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.1%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them out towards MLB's shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 9th-best stadium in baseball for righty BABIP. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with cold weather, and the weather report for this game expects the 3rd-lowest temperature of all games today at 86°. Hitting from the opposite that Cade Povich throws from, Luis Urias will have an edge in today's matchup. In the past two weeks' worth of games, Luis Urias's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 91.3-mph over the course of the season to 97.9-mph lately. In the last two weeks, Luis Urias's 55.6% rate of hitting balls at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 42.5%.

Colby Thomas is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 75% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the 9th-best stadium in baseball for righty BABIP. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with cold weather, and the weather report for this game expects the 3rd-lowest temperature of all games today at 86°. Colby Thomas will have the handedness advantage over Cade Povich today. Colby Thomas has been hot lately, putting up a a 20% Barrel% (a reliable metric to evaluate power) in the past week.