Oakland Athletics

MLB Player Props

Built just 0 feet above sea level, Oakland Coliseum has one of the lowest altitudes among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to less offense. The weather forecast forecasts the 4th-most suitable pitching conditions on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Ke'Bryan Hayes has a 99th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (41.8%) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards the league's 10th-deepest RF fences today. Playing on the road generally reduces batter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Ke'Bryan Hayes today. Ke'Bryan Hayes's footspeed has fallen off this year. His 27.11 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last year sits at 26.56 ft/sec now.

Hitting from the opposite that Mitch Keller throws from, Ryan Noda will have an advantage in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Ryan Noda will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Despite posting a .223 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Ryan Noda has experienced some negative variance given the .094 deviation between that figure and his estimated true talent wOBA of .317. Ryan Noda has recorded a .360 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, grading out in the 90th percentile for offensive skills according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Ryan Noda's 13.1% Barrel% (an advanced stat to study power) grades out in the 88th percentile since the start of last season.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Bryan Reynolds ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Bryan Reynolds is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game. Oakland Coliseum has the 8th-shallowest fences among all parks — generally good for dingers. Among every team in action today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Oakland Athletics. In terms of his wOBA and overall offense, Bryan Reynolds has suffered from bad luck this year. His .332 figure falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .437.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Oneil Cruz in the 83rd percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Oakland Coliseum has the 8th-shallowest fences among all parks — generally good for dingers. Among every team in action today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Oakland Athletics. When it comes to his wOBA and overall offense, Oneil Cruz has had some very poor luck this year. His .279 mark falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .289.

When it comes to his BABIP ability, Jared Triolo is projected as the 17th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Because of Alex Wood's large platoon split, Jared Triolo will have an enormous advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish in today's game. Among every team in action today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Oakland Athletics. Jared Triolo has been unlucky in regards to his wOBA this year; his .255 mark is a good deal lower than his .291 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Jared Triolo grades out in the 95th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to result the most in base hits (52.4% rate since the start of last season).

Oakland Coliseum has the 8th-shallowest fences among all parks — generally good for dingers. Henry Davis will hold the platoon advantage against Alex Wood in today's game... and even better, Wood has a large platoon split. Among every team in action today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Oakland Athletics. Henry Davis has experienced some negative variance in regards to his wOBA this year; his .237 mark is considerably lower than his .285 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Connor Joe is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. Oakland Coliseum has the 8th-shallowest fences among all parks — generally good for dingers. Given Alex Wood's large platoon split, Connor Joe will have an enormous advantage hitting from the opposite side of the plate in today's game. Among every team in action today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Oakland Athletics. In terms of the ability to lift the ball for power, Connor Joe ranks in the 79th percentile with a 16.3° launch angle, which is one of the highest angles in the league.

Oakland Coliseum has the 8th-shallowest fences among all parks — generally good for dingers. Michael A. Taylor will have the handedness advantage against Alex Wood today... and the cherry on top, Wood has a large platoon split. Among every team in action today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Oakland Athletics. Michael A. Taylor has been very fortunate when it comes to with his wOBA this year; his .269 mark is considerably higher than his .264 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Michael A. Taylor's 14.3% Barrel% (a reliable stat to study power) grades out in the 91st percentile since the start of last season.

J.J. Bleday is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card today. Oakland Coliseum has the 8th-shallowest fences among all parks — generally good for dingers. J.J. Bleday will hold the platoon advantage over Mitch Keller in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics in all categories, and J.J. Bleday will hold that advantage in today's game. J.J. Bleday's quickness has gotten better this season. His 27.15 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 27.86 ft/sec now.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew McCutchen in the 78th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Andrew McCutchen is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today. Oakland Coliseum has the 8th-shallowest fences among all parks — generally good for dingers. Considering Alex Wood's large platoon split, Andrew McCutchen will have a huge advantage batting from the opposite side of the plate in today's game. Among every team in action today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Oakland Athletics.

Seth Brown is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup. Oakland Coliseum has the 8th-shallowest fences among all parks — generally good for dingers. Seth Brown will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mitch Keller today. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats in all categories, and Seth Brown will hold that advantage today. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Seth Brown's true offensive talent to be a .315, indicating that he has suffered from bad luck this year given the .063 discrepancy between that figure and his actual .252 wOBA.

Oakland Coliseum has the 8th-shallowest fences among all parks — generally good for dingers. Shea Langeliers will benefit from the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Shea Langeliers's true offensive ability to be a .313, implying that he has suffered from bad luck this year given the .054 discrepancy between that mark and his actual .259 wOBA. Since the start of last season, Shea Langeliers's 13.1% Barrel%, a reliable standard for measuring power, places him in the 88th percentile among his peers. Shea Langeliers's 95.6-mph exit velocity on flyballs (a reliable stat to measure power) is in the 93rd percentile since the start of last season.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Brent Rooker ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Brent Rooker is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. Oakland Coliseum has the 8th-shallowest fences among all parks — generally good for dingers. Brent Rooker will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats. Brent Rooker's 15.5% Barrel% (a reliable standard to measure power) ranks in the 94th percentile since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Edward Olivares in the 83rd percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Edward Olivares is penciled in 5th in the lineup today. Oakland Coliseum has the 8th-shallowest fences among all parks — generally good for dingers. Edward Olivares will have the handedness advantage over Alex Wood in today's matchup... and the cherry on top, Wood has a large platoon split. Among every team in action today, the 4th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Oakland Athletics.