Baltimore @ New York Picks & Props

Alex Verdugo's batting average skill is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Alex Verdugo is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. Alex Verdugo will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats. Alex Verdugo has seen a big increase in his exit velocity on flyballs recently; just compare his 93.6-mph average over the last week to his seasonal mark of 90.2-mph.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Juan Soto ranks as the 2nd-best batter in MLB. Juan Soto is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in today's game. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Juan Soto will hold that advantage today. Juan Soto has made big gains with his Barrel%, upping his 13.2% rate last season to 19.3% this season.

High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. Oswaldo Cabrera will possess the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.

Yankee Stadium projects as the #23 stadium in the league for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built just 11 feet above sea level, Yankee Stadium has one of the lowest elevations among all parks, which tends to lead to lower offensive output. The Baltimore Orioles infield defense profiles as the 4th-best among all the teams on the slate today. Anthony Volpe's average exit velocity has fallen off recently; his 87.1-mph seasonal figure has dropped off to 79.7-mph in the past 7 days. Anthony Volpe's launch angle this year (4.8°) is a significant dropoff from his 14.1° mark last season.

Yankee Stadium projects as the #23 stadium in the league for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Yankee Stadium has the 5th-deepest CF fences in the majors. Built just 11 feet above sea level, Yankee Stadium has one of the lowest elevations among all parks, which tends to lead to lower offensive output. The Baltimore Orioles infield defense profiles as the 4th-best among all the teams on the slate today. Aaron Judge has taken a step back with his Barrel% in recent games; his 27.6% seasonal rate has dropped to 21.4% over the last two weeks.

High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. Cedric Mullins II will have the handedness advantage over Luis Gil today. Cedric Mullins II pulls a lot of his flyballs (35.6% — 90th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Out of all the teams in action today, the 15th-strongest infield defense is that of the New York Yankees. Compared to his seasonal average of 22.4°, Cedric Mullins II has significantly improved his launch angle lately, posting a 32.8° mark in the last two weeks.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects DJ LeMahieu in the 79th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. DJ LeMahieu will hold the platoon advantage over Cole Irvin in today's game. DJ LeMahieu has a 99th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (42.9%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. DJ LeMahieu will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. Out of all the teams in action today, the 15th-strongest infield defense is that of the New York Yankees.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gleyber Torres in the 87th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. Gleyber Torres will have the handedness advantage over Cole Irvin in today's matchup. Gleyber Torres has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.1%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the league's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Gleyber Torres will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Gunnar Henderson ranks as the 15th-best hitter in baseball. Gunnar Henderson is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this game. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. Batting from the opposite that Luis Gil throws from, Gunnar Henderson will have an edge today. Out of all the teams in action today, the 15th-strongest infield defense is that of the New York Yankees.

High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. Out of all the teams in action today, the 15th-strongest infield defense is that of the New York Yankees. Sporting a .336 BABIP since the start of last season, Austin Hays grades out in the 89th percentile.

Ryan O'Hearn's batting average ability is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Ryan O'Hearn is projected to bat 4th in the batting order today. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. Ryan O'Hearn will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Luis Gil today. Out of all the teams in action today, the 15th-strongest infield defense is that of the New York Yankees.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adley Rutschman in the 95th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Adley Rutschman is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. Out of all the teams in action today, the 15th-strongest infield defense is that of the New York Yankees. Adley Rutschman has made notable gains with his Barrel% in recent games, bettering his 9.3% seasonal rate to 16.1% in the past two weeks' worth of games.

Anthony Santander is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. Anthony Santander pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (41.7% — 99th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Out of all the teams in action today, the 15th-strongest infield defense is that of the New York Yankees. Anthony Santander is an extreme flyball hitter and matches up with the weak outfield defense of New York (#1-worst of all teams on the slate today).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Colton Cowser as the 10th-best batter in the game when estimating his BABIP skill. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. Batting from the opposite that Luis Gil throws from, Colton Cowser will have an advantage today. Out of all the teams in action today, the 15th-strongest infield defense is that of the New York Yankees. In the last week, Colton Cowser's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 98.1-mph over the course of the season to 110-mph recently.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan Mountcastle in the 95th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Ryan Mountcastle is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. Ryan Mountcastle has a 92nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.9%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of baseball's 8th-shallowest RF fences today. Out of all the teams in action today, the 15th-strongest infield defense is that of the New York Yankees.

High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. Hitting from the opposite that Cole Irvin throws from, Jose Trevino will have the upper hand in today's game. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Jose Trevino will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Over the past 7 days, Jose Trevino's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 7.1% up to 50%. Jose Trevino has seen a substantial gain in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 93.9-mph average in the past two weeks' worth of games to his seasonal 88.3-mph average.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Giancarlo Stanton ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Giancarlo Stanton is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. Giancarlo Stanton will hold the platoon advantage against Cole Irvin in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics across the board, and Giancarlo Stanton will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Westburg in the 94th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. Out of all the teams in action today, the 15th-strongest infield defense is that of the New York Yankees. Jordan Westburg has made substantial strides with his Barrel% lately, upping his 11.1% seasonal rate to 22.6% over the last 14 days. Jordan Westburg has seen a significant increase in his exit velocity this year; just compare his 92.2-mph average to last season's 90.2-mph EV.

High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest weather on the slate at 93°. Ramon Urias has an 84th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.2%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the league's 8th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Out of all the teams in action today, the 15th-strongest infield defense is that of the New York Yankees. By putting up a .332 BABIP since the start of last season, Ramon Urias is positioned in the 88th percentile.