Los Angeles @ Oakland Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oakland Coliseum as the 5th-worst stadium in the game for lefty batting average. The 10th-deepest RF fences in the league are found in Oakland Coliseum. Built just 0 feet above sea level, Oakland Coliseum has one of the lowest elevations in Major League Baseball, which often leads to lower offensive output. The switch-hitting Luis Rengifo will be less advantaged while batting from his bad side (0) today against Mitch Spence Playing on the road generally reduces batter stats in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Luis Rengifo today.

Oakland Coliseum has the 7th-least fair ground in MLB — generally good for home runs. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense is that of the the Oakland Athletics. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.230) may lead us to conclude that Jo Adell has had some very poor luck this year with his .180 actual batting average.

This game is expected to have the 13th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Among every team today, the weakest infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Angels. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and Daz Cameron will hold that advantage in today's game. Daz Cameron has made significant gains with his Barrel% recently, bettering his 13.3% seasonal rate to 28.6% in the past 7 days. Daz Cameron has been hot of late, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 91.8-mph to 101.5-mph over the last 7 days.

Hitting from the opposite that Mitch Spence throws from, Mickey Moniak will have an advantage in today's matchup. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense is that of the the Oakland Athletics. Mickey Moniak is an extreme flyball hitter and matches up with the weak outfield defense of Oakland (#2-worst of all teams on the slate today). Despite posting a .240 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Mickey Moniak has been unlucky given the .056 disparity between that mark and his estimated true talent wOBA of .296.

Nolan Schanuel's batting average talent is projected to be in the 80th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Nolan Schanuel is projected to hit 1st in the batting order today. Nolan Schanuel will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mitch Spence in today's game. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense is that of the the Oakland Athletics. In the last two weeks, Nolan Schanuel's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 88.7-mph over the course of the season to 90.8-mph recently.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Zack Gelof in the 95th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Oakland Coliseum has the 7th-least fair ground in MLB — generally good for home runs. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Zack Gelof will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Zack Gelof has been unlucky this year, putting up a .266 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .305 — a .039 deviation.

Shea Langeliers is penciled in 4th in the batting order today. Oakland Coliseum has the 7th-least fair ground in MLB — generally good for home runs. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Shea Langeliers will hold that advantage in today's game. In the last two weeks' worth of games, Shea Langeliers has significantly improved the launch angle on his hardest-hit balls: 38.3° compared to his seasonal mark of 16.5°. Shea Langeliers's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved from last year to this one, increasing from 13.4% to 18.3%.

Lawrence Butler will hold the platoon advantage against Jose Soriano in today's game. The Los Angeles Angels have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Lawrence Butler has a strong chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game. Lawrence Butler will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to improve all of his stats. Lawrence Butler has had some very poor luck with his batting average this year; his .167 rate is a good deal lower than his .211 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

This game is expected to have the 13th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Among every team today, the weakest infield defense belongs to the Los Angeles Angels. Armando Alvarez will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats. In the past week's worth of games, Armando Alvarez's swing has been well optimized for base hits, notching a 55.6% of balls hit with a launch angle in the optimal range of -4° to 26°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Zach Neto in the 81st percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Oakland Coliseum has the 7th-least fair ground in MLB — generally good for home runs. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense is that of the the Oakland Athletics.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Taylor Ward in the 96th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Taylor Ward is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this game. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense is that of the the Oakland Athletics. Taylor Ward has made sizeable improvements with his Barrel%, improving his 8.3% rate last season to 15.8% this season. Taylor Ward's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has gotten better from last season to this one, rising from 17.8% to 25.5%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Andujar in the 85th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Miguel Andujar is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. Oakland Coliseum has the 7th-least fair ground in MLB — generally good for home runs. Miguel Andujar will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats. Grading out in the 81st percentile, Miguel Andujar has put up a .333 wOBA (widely regarded as the top indicator of overall offense) since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Logan O'Hoppe in the 91st percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Logan O'Hoppe is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game. Oakland Coliseum has the 7th-least fair ground in MLB — generally good for home runs. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense is that of the the Oakland Athletics. Logan O'Hoppe has notched a .351 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) this year, ranking in the 84th percentile.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Brent Rooker ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Brent Rooker is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this game. Oakland Coliseum has the 7th-least fair ground in MLB — generally good for home runs. Extreme flyball hitters like Brent Rooker usually hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Jose Soriano. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Brent Rooker will hold that advantage today.

Tyler Soderstrom is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Tyler Soderstrom will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jose Soriano in today's game. The Los Angeles Angels have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Tyler Soderstrom can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats across the board, and Tyler Soderstrom will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Tyler Soderstrom has seen a sizeable increase in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 95.8-mph average in the last 7 days to his seasonal 93.7-mph figure.

Willie Calhoun is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today. Willie Calhoun will hold the platoon advantage over Mitch Spence in today's game. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense is that of the the Oakland Athletics. Over the last 7 days, Willie Calhoun's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 3.1% up to 25%. Compared to his seasonal average of 13.5°, Willie Calhoun has significantly improved his launch angle in recent games, posting a 29.9° mark in the past 14 days.

Oakland Coliseum has the 7th-least fair ground in MLB — generally good for home runs. Among every team in action today, the 2nd-worst outfield defense is that of the the Oakland Athletics. Brandon Drury has suffered from bad luck when it comes to his wOBA this year; his .214 mark is deflated compared to his .299 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Miguel Sano is projected to hit 5th in the lineup today. Oakland Coliseum has the 7th-least fair ground in MLB — generally good for home runs. This game is expected to have the 13th-most suitable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Among every team in action today, the worst outfield defense is that of the the Oakland Athletics. In the last 7 days, Miguel Sano's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 12.8% up to 25%.

J.J. Bleday is penciled in 1st in the lineup today. J.J. Bleday will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jose Soriano in today's matchup. The Los Angeles Angels have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so J.J. Bleday stands a good chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game. Bats such as J.J. Bleday with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Jose Soriano who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum. J.J. Bleday will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.