Athletics @ Seattle Picks & Props

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Logan Gilbert throws from, Lawrence Butler will have an edge in today's matchup. Lawrence Butler has a 95th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.7%) and has the good fortune of hitting them out towards MLB's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The Seattle Mariners infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team in action today. Over the last 7 days, Lawrence Butler's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 9.5% up to 21.4%.

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Cole Young pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.1% — 89th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 4th-shallowest RF fences today. Among every team playing today, the weakest outfield defense belongs to the Athletics. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and Cole Young will hold that advantage in today's game. Cole Young has seen a sizeable improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs lately; just compare his 94-mph average in the past week to his seasonal EV of 91.2-mph.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Darell Hernaiz in the 86th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Dingers are generally more common at stadiums with shallow fences, and T-Mobile Park has the 3rd-shallowest among all major league stadiums. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Seattle Mariners infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team in action today. Darell Hernaiz's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has gotten better in recent games, increasing from 11.6% on the season to 21.1% in the past week's worth of games.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Brent Rooker ranks as the 14th-best batter in the majors. Brent Rooker is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Brent Rooker pulls a lot of his flyballs (34.4% — 85th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. The Seattle Mariners infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team in action today.

Cal Raleigh is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the dish, Cal Raleigh will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his good side against Jacob Lopez in today's game. Cal Raleigh pulls a lot of his flyballs (43.3% — 100th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Among every team playing today, the weakest outfield defense belongs to the Athletics.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Shea Langeliers ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Shea Langeliers is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Shea Langeliers pulls a lot of his flyballs (35.5% — 90th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. The Seattle Mariners infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Randy Arozarena in the 94th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Randy Arozarena is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in today's game. Dingers are generally more common at stadiums with shallow fences, and T-Mobile Park has the 3rd-shallowest among all major league stadiums. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Randy Arozarena will hold the platoon advantage against Jacob Lopez in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects J.P. Crawford in the 80th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). J.P. Crawford has a 79th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.2%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Among every team playing today, the weakest outfield defense belongs to the Athletics. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and J.P. Crawford will hold that advantage today.

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Jorge Polanco pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (38.9% — 97th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Among every team playing today, the weakest outfield defense belongs to the Athletics. Jorge Polanco will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats. Jorge Polanco has been hot in recent games, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 90.2-mph to 97-mph over the last week.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Naylor in the 87th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Josh Naylor is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Josh Naylor pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.6% — 86th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 4th-shallowest RF fences today. Among every team playing today, the weakest outfield defense belongs to the Athletics.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Eugenio Suarez in the 87th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Eugenio Suarez is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Jacob Lopez throws from, Eugenio Suarez will have the upper hand today. Eugenio Suarez pulls many of his flyballs (38.5% — 97th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

Dingers are generally more common at stadiums with shallow fences, and T-Mobile Park has the 3rd-shallowest among all major league stadiums. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Seattle Mariners infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team in action today. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.201) suggests that Brett Harris has had bad variance on his side since the start of last season with his .157 actual batting average. Posting a 1.61 K/BB rate since the start of last season, Brett Harris has shown good plate discipline, placing in the 91st percentile.

Victor Robles's batting average talent is projected to be in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Jacob Lopez throws from, Victor Robles will have the upper hand in today's game. Victor Robles pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.6% — 86th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. Among every team playing today, the weakest outfield defense belongs to the Athletics.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Soderstrom in the 87th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Tyler Soderstrom is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in today's game. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Logan Gilbert throws from, Tyler Soderstrom will have the upper hand today. Tyler Soderstrom has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.8%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 8th-shallowest LF fences today.

When assessing his BABIP ability, Julio Rodriguez is projected as the 3rd-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Julio Rodriguez is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in today's game. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Julio Rodriguez will hold the platoon advantage over Jacob Lopez in today's game. Julio Rodriguez has a 75th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.6%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards baseball's 4th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

When it comes to his batting average ability, Jacob Wilson is projected as the 16th-best batter in baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jacob Wilson is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today. Dingers are generally more common at stadiums with shallow fences, and T-Mobile Park has the 3rd-shallowest among all major league stadiums. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Seattle Mariners infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team in action today.

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Jacob Lopez throws from, Mitch Garver will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Mitch Garver pulls many of his flyballs (40.2% — 98th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 8th-shallowest LF fences today. Among every team playing today, the weakest outfield defense belongs to the Athletics. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Mitch Garver will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Nicholas Kurtz ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Nicholas Kurtz is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game. The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Nicholas Kurtz will hold the platoon advantage against Logan Gilbert today. Nicholas Kurtz has an 86th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.1%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the game's 8th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

The weather forecast predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Willie MacIver has a 92nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.7%) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 4th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. The Seattle Mariners infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team in action today.