Detroit @ Cleveland Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Austin Hedges in the 0th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Austin Hedges is penciled in 9th on the lineup card in today's game. 20% of the time that Austin Hedges has started against a left-handed pitcher this year, he has been replaced by a pinch-hitter. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 11.5-mph in this game, the best of the day for pitchers. Sporting a .230 Expected wOBA (or xwOBA, an advanced metric created by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) using Statcast data) this year, Austin Hedges has performed in the 11th percentile for offensive ability.

Gabriel Arias's BABIP skill is projected in the 83rd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 3rd-best park in the game for righty base hits. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions on the slate. Gabriel Arias will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tarik Skubal in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Johnathan Rodriguez in the 91st percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. Johnathan Rodriguez is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 90% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 3rd-best park in the game for righty base hits. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions on the slate.

The #3 park in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field has the shallowest RF fences in MLB. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions on the slate. Zach McKinstry will hold the platoon advantage over Gavin Williams in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 3rd-best park in the game for righty base hits. The shallowest left field fences in the league are found in Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions on the slate. Compared to his seasonal average of 11.3°, Javier Baez has significantly improved his launch angle recently, posting a 23.7° figure over the last 14 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 3rd-best park in the game for righty base hits. The shallowest left field fences in the league are found in Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions on the slate. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the weakest among every team in action today.

Dillon Dingler's BABIP ability is projected in the 84th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 3rd-best park in the game for righty base hits. The shallowest left field fences in the league are found in Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions on the slate.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 3rd-best park in the game for righty base hits. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions on the slate. Jhonkensy Noel will have the handedness advantage over Tarik Skubal today. Jhonkensy Noel pulls a lot of his flyballs (38.1% — 94th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 3rd-shallowest LF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gleyber Torres in the 88th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Gleyber Torres is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 3rd-best park in the game for righty base hits. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions on the slate.

As it relates to his BABIP talent, Riley Greene is projected as the 17th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Riley Greene is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The #3 park in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field has the shallowest RF fences in MLB. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Steven Kwan in the 92nd percentile when assessing his batting average ability. Steven Kwan is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this matchup. The #3 park in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions on the slate.

The #3 park in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions on the slate. As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the plate, Wenceel Perez will hold the platoon advantage while batting from from his strong side against Gavin Williams today. Wenceel Perez pulls many of his flyballs (34.8% — 82nd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kerry Carpenter in the 90th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Kerry Carpenter is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game. The #3 park in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions on the slate.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Ramirez in the 96th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Jose Ramirez is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 3rd-best park in the game for righty base hits. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions on the slate.

Angel Martinez is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order today, which would be an upgrade from his 56% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 3rd-best park in the game for righty base hits. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions on the slate. As a switch-hitter who bats better from the 0 side of the dish, Angel Martinez will get to bat from his strong side against Tarik Skubal in this game.

Parker Meadows has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (67% of the time), but he is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in today's game. The #3 park in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions on the slate. Hitting from the opposite that Gavin Williams throws from, Parker Meadows will have the upper hand in today's game.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Spencer Torkelson ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Spencer Torkelson is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 3rd-best park in the game for righty base hits. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions on the slate.

Kyle Manzardo is projected to hit 5th in the batting order today. The #3 park in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field has the shallowest RF fences in MLB. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions on the slate.

Bo Naylor has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (80% of the time), but he is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. The #3 park in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to lefties, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast projects for the 2nd-best hitting conditions on the slate. Bo Naylor pulls many of his flyballs (38.2% — 95th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest RF fences in today's game.