Baltimore @ Cleveland Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 9th-best ballpark in the game for right-handed BABIP. The 2nd-shallowest LF dimensions among all parks are found in Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). As a switch-hitter who performs worse from the 0 side of the dish, Brayan Rocchio will be less advantaged while batting from his bad side against Bruce Zimmermann in today's game.

The Cleveland Guardians infield defense profiles as the strongest among every team in action today. Gunnar Henderson will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's game. Gunnar Henderson has taken a step back with his Barrel% in recent games; his 12.6% seasonal rate has dropped to 0% over the past two weeks. Over the past two weeks, Gunnar Henderson's exit velocity on flyballs has lowered from his seasonal figure of 95.8 mph to 88.3 mph. Gunnar Henderson's launch angle lately (3.2° in the last two weeks' worth of games) is a considerable dropoff from his 8.4° seasonal figure.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Freeman in the 92nd percentile when assessing his batting average talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 9th-best ballpark in the game for right-handed BABIP. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Bruce Zimmermann will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Tyler Freeman in today's game.

Out of all the teams on the slate today, the 3rd-best infield defense belongs to the Baltimore Orioles. Jose Ramirez has been very fortunate when it comes to with his wOBA this year; his .358 figure is inflated compared to his .340 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andres Gimenez in the 88th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. The #9 field in baseball for boosting BABIP to lefties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and Andres Gimenez will hold that advantage in today's game.

David Fry is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 9th-best ballpark in the game for right-handed BABIP. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Bruce Zimmermann will have the handedness advantage against David Fry in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 9th-best ballpark in the game for right-handed BABIP. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Bruce Zimmermann will hold the platoon advantage over Jhonkensy Noel in today's game. Jhonkensy Noel pulls many of his flyballs (33.5% — 77th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 3rd-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

The #9 field in baseball for boosting BABIP to lefties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Bo Naylor is an extreme flyball hitter and faces the weak outfield defense of Baltimore (#3-worst of all teams on the slate today). Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Bo Naylor will hold that advantage in today's game.

The #9 field in baseball for boosting BABIP to lefties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Cedric Mullins II will hold the platoon advantage against Ben Lively in today's matchup... and the cherry on top, Lively has a large platoon split. The Cleveland Guardians have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Cedric Mullins II stands a good chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

Anthony Santander is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this matchup. The #9 field in baseball for boosting BABIP to lefties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Anthony Santander pulls many of his flyballs (40.8% — 99th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards baseball's 6th-shallowest RF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Steven Kwan in the 96th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Steven Kwan is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. The #9 field in baseball for boosting BABIP to lefties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Jackson Holliday's BABIP ability is projected in the 89th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #9 field in baseball for boosting BABIP to lefties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Jackson Holliday will have the handedness advantage over Ben Lively today... and the cherry on top, Lively has a large platoon split.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Colton Cowser as the 16th-best batter in MLB when estimating his BABIP ability. Colton Cowser has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (83% of the time), but he is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. The #9 field in baseball for boosting BABIP to lefties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan O'Hearn in the 93rd percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Ryan O'Hearn is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup. The #9 field in baseball for boosting BABIP to lefties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Adley Rutschman ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Adley Rutschman is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. The #9 field in baseball for boosting BABIP to lefties, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Progressive Field. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan Mountcastle in the 94th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 9th-best ballpark in the game for right-handed BABIP. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Ryan Mountcastle has a 95th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (38.9%) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 6th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Progressive Field as the 9th-best ballpark in the game for right-handed BABIP. Built 673 feet above sea level, Progressive Field has the 7th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather forecast calls for temperatures in this matchup to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Ramon Urias has an 87th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.8%) and has the good fortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 6th-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. In terms of plate discipline, Ramon Urias's ability is quite good, putting up a 2.08 K/BB rate this year while ranking in in the 79th percentile.