Pittsburgh @ New York Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Oneil Cruz in the 83rd percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. Oneil Cruz has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. The New York Mets infield defense profiles as the 8th-weakest among all the teams in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeff McNeil in the 92nd percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Jeff McNeil will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jared Jones in today's matchup. Jeff McNeil hits many of his flyballs to center field (38% — 77th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards baseball's shallowest CF fences today. Out of all the teams in action today, the 3rd-best infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Jeff McNeil will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Hitting from the opposite that Jose Quintana throws from, Michael A. Taylor will have an edge in today's matchup. Michael A. Taylor hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.2% — 94th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league's shallowest CF fences in today's game. The New York Mets infield defense profiles as the 8th-weakest among all the teams in action today.

Starling Marte's batting average talent is projected to be in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Starling Marte is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game. Citi Field has the shallowest CF fences among all stadiums. Out of all the teams in action today, the 3rd-best infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Starling Marte will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Brandon Nimmo ranks in the 95th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Brandon Nimmo is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game. Brandon Nimmo will have the handedness advantage against Jared Jones in today's game. Brandon Nimmo has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.9%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Out of all the teams in action today, the 3rd-best infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jared Triolo as the 16th-best batter in the majors when it comes to his BABIP skill. Jared Triolo has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (93% of the time), but he is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Citi Field has the shallowest CF fences among all stadiums. Batting from the opposite that Jose Quintana throws from, Jared Triolo will have an edge today. The New York Mets infield defense profiles as the 8th-weakest among all the teams in action today.

Alika Williams will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jose Quintana in today's game. Alika Williams hits many of his flyballs to center field (38% — 77th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's shallowest CF fences today. The New York Mets infield defense profiles as the 8th-weakest among all the teams in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brett Baty in the 80th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Brett Baty is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Jared Jones throws from, Brett Baty will have the upper hand today. Brett Baty has a 95th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (38%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of baseball's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. Out of all the teams in action today, the 3rd-best infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Francisco Lindor in the 91st percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Francisco Lindor is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Citi Field has the shallowest CF fences among all stadiums. Out of all the teams in action today, the 3rd-best infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Francisco Lindor will hold that advantage in today's game.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Bryan Reynolds ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Bryan Reynolds is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. Citi Field has the shallowest CF fences among all stadiums. The New York Mets infield defense profiles as the 8th-weakest among all the teams in action today.

Connor Joe is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Jose Quintana throws from, Connor Joe will have the upper hand in today's game. Connor Joe hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 81st percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the league's shallowest CF fences today. The New York Mets infield defense profiles as the 8th-weakest among all the teams in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew McCutchen in the 78th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Andrew McCutchen is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game. Batting from the opposite that Jose Quintana throws from, Andrew McCutchen will have an edge today. Andrew McCutchen pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.5% — 77th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. The New York Mets infield defense profiles as the 8th-weakest among all the teams in action today.

Henry Davis will have the handedness advantage over Jose Quintana today. Henry Davis pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.2% — 92nd percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's game. The New York Mets infield defense profiles as the 8th-weakest among all the teams in action today.

Ke'Bryan Hayes's batting average talent is projected to be in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Ke'Bryan Hayes is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Ke'Bryan Hayes will have the handedness advantage against Jose Quintana in today's game. Ke'Bryan Hayes hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.3% — 83rd percentile) and is fortunate to face baseball's shallowest CF fences in today's game. The New York Mets infield defense profiles as the weakest among all the teams in action today.

Omar Narvaez will hold the platoon advantage over Jared Jones in today's matchup. Omar Narvaez hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 90th percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's shallowest CF fences in today's matchup. Out of all the teams in action today, the 3rd-best infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Omar Narvaez will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Edward Olivares in the 84th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Edward Olivares is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Jose Quintana throws from, Edward Olivares will have an edge today. Edward Olivares pulls a lot of his flyballs (35.8% — 91st percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB's 4th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup. The New York Mets infield defense profiles as the 8th-weakest among all the teams in action today.

Pete Alonso projects as the 18th-best batter in the majors, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Pete Alonso is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this matchup. Pete Alonso pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.3% — 82nd percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 4th-shallowest LF fences today. Out of all the teams in action today, the 3rd-best infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics across the board, and Pete Alonso will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Francisco Alvarez pulls many of his flyballs (34.8% — 87th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 4th-shallowest LF fences today. Out of all the teams in action today, the 3rd-best infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats in all categories, and Francisco Alvarez will hold that advantage in today's game.

Harrison Bader hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 85th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting towards the game's shallowest CF fences in today's game. Out of all the teams in action today, the 3rd-best infield defense belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Harrison Bader will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Citi Field has the shallowest CF fences among all stadiums. Batting from the opposite that Jared Jones throws from, D.J. Stewart will have an advantage today. D.J. Stewart will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.