Texas @ San Francisco Picks & Props

Oracle Park's altitude is near sea-level, one of the lowest among all major league stadiums, which tends to lead to worse offense. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly correlated with lower temperatures, and the weather forecast for this game forecasts the 7th-lowest temperature of all games on the slate today at 55°. In the last 7 days, Jung Hoo Lee's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 6.7% down to 0%. Jung Hoo Lee's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has declined of late, falling from 62.7% on the season to 56.8% over the last two weeks. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Jung Hoo Lee's true offensive skill to be a .346, suggesting that he has been lucky this year given the .064 difference between that mark and his actual .410 wOBA.

Tyler Fitzgerald's BABIP skill is projected in the 80th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Oracle Park projects as the #3 venue in the league for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Tyler Fitzgerald will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should boost all of his stats. Compared to his seasonal average of 14.8°, Tyler Fitzgerald has significantly improved his launch angle in recent games, posting a 28.5° mark in the past 7 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Chapman in the 97th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Matt Chapman is penciled in 4th in the lineup today. Oracle Park projects as the #3 venue in the league for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Extreme groundball batters like Matt Chapman tend to be more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Nathan Eovaldi.

Heliot Ramos's BABIP ability is projected in the 89th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Oracle Park projects as the #3 venue in the league for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Heliot Ramos has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.2%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Heliot Ramos will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Willy Adames in the 86th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Willy Adames is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this game. Oracle Park projects as the #3 venue in the league for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Extreme groundball hitters like Willy Adames tend to be more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Nathan Eovaldi.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 3rd-best park in baseball for left-handed batting average. The shallowest right field fences in the league are found in Oracle Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. The switch-hitting Patrick Bailey will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side (0) today against Nathan Eovaldi. Patrick Bailey will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.

Wilmer Flores is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game. Oracle Park projects as the #3 venue in the league for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Batters such as Wilmer Flores with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Nathan Eovaldi who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum. Wilmer Flores will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Wyatt Langford ranks as the 13th-best hitter in the majors. Wyatt Langford is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this game. Oracle Park projects as the #3 venue in the league for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Wyatt Langford has made substantial strides with his Barrel%, upping his 9.4% rate last year to 19.5% this year.

Oracle Park projects as the #3 venue in the league for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters.

Mike Yastrzemski is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 58% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 3rd-best park in baseball for left-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Mike Yastrzemski will hold the platoon advantage over Nathan Eovaldi today. Mike Yastrzemski pulls many of his flyballs (36.3% — 93rd percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 2nd-shallowest RF fences today.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Josh Smith ranks in the 76th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Josh Smith has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (59% of the time), but he is penciled in 1st in the batting order today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 3rd-best park in baseball for left-handed batting average. The shallowest right field fences in the league are found in Oracle Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Marcus Semien ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Marcus Semien is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Oracle Park projects as the #3 venue in the league for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Marcus Semien has made big strides with his Barrel% of late, upping his 10% seasonal rate to 20% in the last week.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Jung in the 90th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Oracle Park projects as the #3 venue in the league for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Josh Jung has a 77th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.5%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest RF fences today. Josh Jung has made notable strides with his Barrel%, upping his 9.9% rate last year to 15.7% this season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 3rd-best park in baseball for left-handed batting average. The shallowest right field fences in the league are found in Oracle Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Justin Verlander throws from, Dustin Harris will have the upper hand today. Dustin Harris is apt to have an advantage against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the San Francisco Giants only has 1 same-handed RP.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, LaMonte Wade Jr. ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 3rd-best park in baseball for left-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Nathan Eovaldi throws from, LaMonte Wade Jr. will have the upper hand today. LaMonte Wade Jr. pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.5% — 84th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 3rd-best park in baseball for left-handed batting average. The shallowest right field fences in the league are found in Oracle Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Jonah Heim has seen a significant increase in his exit velocity this year; just compare his 93.8-mph average to last year's 88.5-mph figure.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Jake Burger ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Oracle Park projects as the #3 venue in the league for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Jake Burger has made significant gains with his Barrel% recently, bettering his 12.2% seasonal rate to 30% in the past week's worth of games. Jake Burger has seen a big improvement in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 100.5-mph average over the past 7 days to his seasonal 90.9-mph figure.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adolis Garcia in the 85th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Adolis Garcia is penciled in 4th in the lineup in today's game. Oracle Park projects as the #3 venue in the league for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Adolis Garcia has seen a notable gain in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 94.6-mph average to last season's 91-mph figure.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Joc Pederson ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Joc Pederson is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 3rd-best park in baseball for left-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Justin Verlander throws from, Joc Pederson will have an advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 3rd-best park in baseball for left-handed batting average. The shallowest right field fences in the league are found in Oracle Park. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the dish, Leody Taveras will get to bat from his strong side against Justin Verlander today. Leody Taveras has seen a sizeable gain in his exit velocity of late; just compare his 90-mph average in the last two weeks to his seasonal 87.1-mph average.