Chicago @ Toronto Picks & Props

The #4 stadium in baseball for suppressing base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Rogers Centre. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for pitchers. Cade Horton will have the handedness advantage against Bo Bichette in today's game. Out of every team in action today, the 3rd-best infield defense is that of the the Chicago Cubs. Over the last two weeks, Bo Bichette's 8.7% rate of hitting balls at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 12.4%.

The #4 stadium in baseball for suppressing base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Rogers Centre. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for pitchers. Hitting from the same side that Cade Horton throws from, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. meets a tough challenge in today's game. Out of every team in action today, the 3rd-best infield defense is that of the the Chicago Cubs.

Carson Kelly is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Carson Kelly has seen a sizeable improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs this season; just compare his 93.7-mph average to last season's 91.4-mph figure. In the last 7 days, Carson Kelly's 71.4% rate of hitting balls at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 45.7%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ty France in the 84th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Ty France will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Ty France's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has increased from last year to this one, rising from 41.6% to 49.2%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dansby Swanson in the 87th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Dansby Swanson hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.1% — 97th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing baseball's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. In the last two weeks' worth of games, Dansby Swanson's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 94.1-mph over the course of the season to 97.7-mph in recent games. Compared to last season, Dansby Swanson has improved his ability to hit the ball at a launch angle ideal for base hits, increasing his percentage of balls hit between -4° and 26° from 43.8% to 49.4% this season.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Ian Happ ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ian Happ is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this matchup. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the dish, Ian Happ will get to bat from his good side against Kevin Gausman in today's game.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Seiya Suzuki ranks as the 17th-best hitter in the majors. Seiya Suzuki is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Seiya Suzuki hits many of his flyballs to center field (41.8% — 100th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards MLB's 10th-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Seiya Suzuki has made sizeable improvements with his Barrel%, upping his 11.5% rate last year to 19% this year.

Kyle Tucker projects as the 8th-best batter in the majors, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kyle Tucker is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Kyle Tucker will have the handedness advantage against Kevin Gausman today.

As it relates to his batting average skill, Nico Hoerner is projected as the 15th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Nico Hoerner has posted a .290 Expected Batting Average this year, placing in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Nico Hoerner has exhibited impressive plate discipline this year, placing in the 92nd percentile with a 1.35 K/BB rate.

Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Miguel Amaya's launch angle this season (20.8°) is quite a bit better than his 10.9° mark last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nathan Lukes in the 90th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. Nathan Lukes is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 62% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Nathan Lukes will hold the platoon advantage against Cade Horton in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Busch in the 92nd percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Michael Busch is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this game. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Batting from the opposite that Kevin Gausman throws from, Michael Busch will have an edge today.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks in the 79th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Pete Crow-Armstrong is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Hitting from the opposite that Kevin Gausman throws from, Pete Crow-Armstrong will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

Joey Loperfido's BABIP skill is projected in the 93rd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Joey Loperfido will have the handedness advantage against Cade Horton in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter stats across the board, and Joey Loperfido will hold that advantage in today's game.

Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Over the last 7 days, Matt Shaw's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 6% up to 20%. Matt Shaw has been hot in recent games, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 84.1-mph to 87.8-mph over the last two weeks. Matt Shaw's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved of late, increasing from 16.5% on the season to 40% in the last week.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andres Gimenez in the 81st percentile when assessing his batting average ability. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Batting from the opposite that Cade Horton throws from, Andres Gimenez will have an advantage in today's game. Andres Gimenez will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Daulton Varsho will have the handedness advantage over Cade Horton in today's game. Daulton Varsho will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats. Daulton Varsho has made significant strides with his Barrel%, bettering his 6.4% rate last season to 17.6% this season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Addison Barger in the 75th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Addison Barger is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Addison Barger will hold the platoon advantage over Cade Horton in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alejandro Kirk in the 96th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Alejandro Kirk is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Alejandro Kirk will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ernie Clement in the 91st percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Rogers Centre has the 10th-shallowest CF fences among all major league parks. As far as temperature and humidity are concerned, the 5th-best pitching weather on the schedule is expected for this game. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Ernie Clement will hold that advantage today. Ernie Clement has seen a significant increase in his exit velocity this year; just compare his 87.4-mph average to last year's 85.3-mph mark.