Juan Soto Total Hits Props • NY Yankees
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Juan Soto ranks as the 4th-best hitter in the majors. Juan Soto is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game. The Minute Maid Park roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this match-up 12° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games today — favorable for offense. Juan Soto's average exit velocity has risen significantly from last season to this one, averaging 93.1-mph now compared to just 90.9-mph then. Utilizing Statcast data, Juan Soto grades out in the 95th percentile for offensive ability per the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) this year at .386.