Texas @ Athletics Picks & Props

Sutter Health Park profiles as the #10 stadium in the game for RHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. In the last two weeks' worth of games, Ezequiel Duran's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 91.1-mph over the course of the season to 93.5-mph of late. Ezequiel Duran's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better from last year to this one, going from 34.6% to 44.4%. Ezequiel Duran has been unlucky this year, posting a .254 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .299 — a .045 discrepancy.

The #10 ballpark in the league for boosting base hits to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. JJ Bleday will hold the platoon advantage against Merrill Kelly today. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense is that of the Texas Rangers. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats in all categories, and JJ Bleday will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The #10 ballpark in the league for boosting base hits to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. Batting from the opposite that Mason Barnett throws from, Alejandro Osuna will have an edge today. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.325) implies that Alejandro Osuna has been unlucky this year with his .229 actual wOBA. Alejandro Osuna is remarkably quick, placing in the 82nd percentile in Sprint Speed at 28.57 ft/sec this year.

Darell Hernaiz's batting average ability is projected to be in the 85th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Sutter Health Park profiles as the #10 stadium in the game for RHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense is that of the Texas Rangers. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics in all categories, and Darell Hernaiz will hold that advantage today.

Sutter Health Park profiles as the #10 stadium in the game for RHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. Over the past week, Kyle Higashioka's 23.1% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 19.5%.

Josh Jung's BABIP talent is projected in the 89th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Sutter Health Park profiles as the #10 stadium in the game for RHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. Josh Jung has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity this year; just compare his 88.8-mph average to last year's 86.2-mph EV. Josh Jung has seen a notable gain in his exit velocity recently; just compare his 94.7-mph average in the last 7 days to his seasonal 88.8-mph EV.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Shea Langeliers ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Shea Langeliers is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. Sutter Health Park profiles as the #10 stadium in the game for RHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense is that of the Texas Rangers.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adolis Garcia in the 82nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Adolis Garcia is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this matchup. Sutter Health Park profiles as the #10 stadium in the game for RHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. Compared to last year, Adolis Garcia 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 13.9% to 18.5% this season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lawrence Butler in the 75th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Lawrence Butler is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in today's game. The #10 ballpark in the league for boosting base hits to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. Hitting from the opposite that Merrill Kelly throws from, Lawrence Butler will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

Josh Smith is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this matchup. The #10 ballpark in the league for boosting base hits to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. Hitting from the opposite that Mason Barnett throws from, Josh Smith will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Josh Smith's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better lately, rising from 45.8% on the season to 70% over the last week.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Joc Pederson in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Joc Pederson is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The #10 ballpark in the league for boosting base hits to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. Batting from the opposite that Mason Barnett throws from, Joc Pederson will have an advantage today.

Rowdy Tellez has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (88% of the time), but he is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup. The #10 ballpark in the league for boosting base hits to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. Rowdy Tellez will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mason Barnett in today's matchup. In the past week's worth of games, Rowdy Tellez's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 15.1% up to 33.3%.

Zack Gelof's BABIP ability is projected in the 81st percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Sutter Health Park profiles as the #10 stadium in the game for RHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense is that of the Texas Rangers. Zack Gelof will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Brent Rooker projects as the 14th-best hitter in the majors, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Brent Rooker is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game. Sutter Health Park profiles as the #10 stadium in the game for RHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense is that of the Texas Rangers.

Sutter Health Park profiles as the #10 stadium in the game for RHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. Over the past 7 days, Michael Helman's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 93.9-mph over the course of the season to 102.9-mph in recent games. Michael Helman's footspeed has increased this year. His 28.55 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 29.18 ft/sec now.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Wilson as the 16th-best hitter in the majors when it comes to his batting average talent. Jacob Wilson is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup. Sutter Health Park profiles as the #10 stadium in the game for RHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense is that of the Texas Rangers.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Wyatt Langford ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Wyatt Langford is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order today. Sutter Health Park profiles as the #10 stadium in the game for RHB BABIP, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. Wyatt Langford has seen a notable improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs lately; just compare his 100.5-mph average in the past two weeks to his seasonal average of 94-mph.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Tyler Soderstrom ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Tyler Soderstrom is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game. The #10 ballpark in the league for boosting base hits to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. Hitting from the opposite that Merrill Kelly throws from, Tyler Soderstrom will have an edge in today's game.

The #10 ballpark in the league for boosting base hits to left-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer Ks), and this game is predicted to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate today at 95°. Carlos Cortes will have the handedness advantage against Merrill Kelly today. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense is that of the Texas Rangers. Carlos Cortes will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats.

Brett Harris has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.