Athletics @ Pittsburgh Picks & Props

PNC Park projects as the #4 stadium in the game for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense grades out as the 4th-best among all the teams in action today. Max Schuemann has displayed impressive plate discipline this year, ranking in the 86th percentile with a 1.72 K/BB rate.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nick Yorke in the 91st percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. PNC Park projects as the #4 stadium in the game for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°. Among every team in action today, the weakest outfield defense is that of the Athletics.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Darell Hernaiz in the 83rd percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. PNC Park projects as the #4 stadium in the game for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense grades out as the 4th-best among all the teams in action today.

PNC Park projects as the #4 stadium in the game for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense grades out as the 4th-best among all the teams in action today. Compared to his seasonal average of 12.5°, Brett Harris has significantly improved his launch angle of late, posting a 30.3° angle in the last week.

Joey Bart's BABIP talent is projected in the 87th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). PNC Park projects as the #4 stadium in the game for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°. Among every team in action today, the weakest outfield defense is that of the Athletics.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Oneil Cruz in the 95th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Oneil Cruz is penciled in 1st on the lineup card today. The #4 venue in baseball for boosting BABIP to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°.

Bryan Reynolds's BABIP ability is projected in the 97th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Bryan Reynolds is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this game. The #4 venue in baseball for boosting BABIP to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jared Triolo in the 77th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Jared Triolo is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card today, which would be an upgrade from his 73% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. PNC Park projects as the #4 stadium in the game for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Brent Rooker ranks as the 14th-best batter in the game. Brent Rooker is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in today's game. PNC Park projects as the #4 stadium in the game for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°.

The #4 venue in baseball for boosting BABIP to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°. Batting from the same side that Jeffrey Springs throws from, Jack Suwinski will have a disadvantage in today's matchup. Among every team in action today, the weakest outfield defense is that of the Athletics.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lawrence Butler in the 76th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Lawrence Butler is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game. The #4 venue in baseball for boosting BABIP to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°.

As it relates to his batting average talent, Jacob Wilson is projected as the 15th-best hitter in baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jacob Wilson is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game. PNC Park projects as the #4 stadium in the game for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°.

PNC Park projects as the #4 stadium in the game for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfield defense grades out as the 4th-best among all the teams in action today.

Spencer Horwitz's batting average ability is projected to be in the 75th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Spencer Horwitz is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in today's game. The #4 venue in baseball for boosting BABIP to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Andrew McCutchen ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Andrew McCutchen is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in today's game. PNC Park projects as the #4 stadium in the game for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Tyler Soderstrom ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Tyler Soderstrom is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game. The #4 venue in baseball for boosting BABIP to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Shea Langeliers in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Shea Langeliers is penciled in 5th in the batting order in today's game. PNC Park projects as the #4 stadium in the game for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tommy Pham in the 77th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. PNC Park projects as the #4 stadium in the game for right-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°. Among every team in action today, the weakest outfield defense is that of the Athletics.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nick Kurtz in the 95th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Nick Kurtz is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The #4 venue in baseball for boosting BABIP to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°.

The #4 venue in baseball for boosting BABIP to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park. PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation tends to lead to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 3rd-hottest weather of all games on the slate at 84°. Hitting from the opposite that Michael Burrows throws from, Carlos Cortes will have the upper hand today. The Pittsburgh Pirates have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Carlos Cortes stands a good chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game.