Athletics @ Minnesota Picks & Props

Target Field profiles as the #8 park in the league for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Extreme flyball batters like Brett Harris tend to perform better against extreme groundball pitchers like Bailey Ober. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.297) implies that Brett Harris has experienced some negative variance since the start of last season with his .260 actual wOBA.

In the majors, Target Field's centerfield fences are the 10th-deepest. The weather forecast forecasts the 5th-most favorable pitching weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Playing on the road typically weakens batter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Nicholas Kurtz today. Nicholas Kurtz has struggled with his Barrel% in recent games; his 18.4% seasonal rate has decreased to 10% in the past 7 days. Despite posting a .429 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Nicholas Kurtz has had some very good luck given the .082 discrepancy between that mark and his estimated true talent wOBA of .347.

In the majors, Target Field's centerfield fences are the 10th-deepest. The weather forecast forecasts the 5th-most favorable pitching weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Considering J.T. Ginn's large platoon split, Byron Buxton will be at a huge disadvantage hitting from the same side of the dish in this game. Byron Buxton has negatively regressed with his Barrel% in recent games; his 16.6% seasonal rate has dropped off to 11.1% over the past 7 days. Byron Buxton has had positive variance on his side thus far when it comes to with his wOBA this year; his .376 figure is considerably higher than his .355 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Ryan Jeffers ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Target Field profiles as the #8 park in the league for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the worst out of every team in action today. Ryan Jeffers will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.

Lawrence Butler is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Target Field as the 8th-best venue in MLB for LHB batting average. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Lawrence Butler will have the handedness advantage over Bailey Ober in today's game. Lawrence Butler has made significant improvements with his Barrel% lately, improving his 9.2% seasonal rate to 16.7% in the past week's worth of games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Darell Hernaiz in the 85th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Target Field profiles as the #8 park in the league for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Darell Hernaiz has experienced some negative variance in regards to his batting average since the start of last season; his .215 figure is quite a bit lower than his .242 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. By putting up a 1.54 K/BB rate since the start of last season, Darell Hernaiz has demonstrated strong plate discipline, checking in at the 92nd percentile.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Matt Wallner ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Target Field as the 8th-best venue in MLB for LHB batting average. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Given J.T. Ginn's large platoon split, Matt Wallner will have a big advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate in today's game. Extreme groundball bats like Matt Wallner tend to be more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like J.T. Ginn.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Trevor Larnach ranks in the 79th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Trevor Larnach is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Target Field as the 8th-best venue in MLB for LHB batting average. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Trevor Larnach will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against J.T. Ginn today... and moreover, Ginn has a large platoon split.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Tyler Soderstrom ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Tyler Soderstrom is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Target Field as the 8th-best venue in MLB for LHB batting average. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Batting from the opposite that Bailey Ober throws from, Tyler Soderstrom will have the upper hand in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Target Field as the 8th-best venue in MLB for LHB batting average. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Considering J.T. Ginn's large platoon split, James Outman will have a colossal advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate in this game. Extreme flyball bats like James Outman generally hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like J.T. Ginn. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the worst out of every team in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Royce Lewis in the 82nd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Royce Lewis is penciled in 5th in the batting order in today's game. Target Field profiles as the #8 park in the league for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the worst out of every team in action today.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Shea Langeliers ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Shea Langeliers is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. Target Field profiles as the #8 park in the league for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Shea Langeliers has made big gains with his Barrel% recently, improving his 12% seasonal rate to 22.7% in the past two weeks' worth of games.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Brent Rooker ranks as the 14th-best batter in MLB. Brent Rooker is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game. Target Field profiles as the #8 park in the league for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Brent Rooker's launch angle in recent games (23.3° over the last two weeks) is a considerable increase over his 16° seasonal angle.

Brooks Lee is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today, which would be an upgrade from his 66% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Target Field as the 8th-best venue in MLB for LHB batting average. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The switch-hitting Brooks Lee will get to bat from his better side (0) today against J.T. Ginn... and even better, Ginn has a large platoon split. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the worst out of every team in action today.

Kody Clemens is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Target Field as the 8th-best venue in MLB for LHB batting average. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Kody Clemens will have the handedness advantage over J.T. Ginn today... and moreover, Ginn has a large platoon split. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the worst out of every team in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Target Field as the 8th-best venue in MLB for LHB batting average. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Hitting from the opposite that Bailey Ober throws from, JJ Bleday will have an advantage today. JJ Bleday has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs recently; just compare his 95.2-mph average over the past 14 days to his seasonal mark of 91-mph. Over the last 14 days, JJ Bleday's 52.4% rate of hitting balls at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 34.7%.

Luke Keaschall's batting average ability is projected to be in the 86th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Luke Keaschall is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. Target Field profiles as the #8 park in the league for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the worst out of every team in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Target Field as the 8th-best venue in MLB for LHB batting average. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Ryan Fitzgerald will have the handedness advantage against J.T. Ginn in today's matchup... and the cherry on top, Ginn has a large platoon split. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the worst out of every team in action today. Ryan Fitzgerald will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Target Field profiles as the #8 park in the league for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation in the majors, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Posting a 1.41 K/BB rate this year, Luis Urias has shown favorable plate discipline, ranking in the 91st percentile.