Baltimore @ Colorado Picks & Props

When starting against a left-handed starter this year, Eloy Jimenez has been lifted for a pinch-hitter 16% of the time. Among all the teams playing today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the Colorado Rockies. Eloy Jimenez will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's matchup. Eloy Jimenez has struggled with his Barrel% recently; his 8.3% seasonal rate has dropped off to 0% over the last week. Last season, Eloy Jimenez had a launch angle of 6° on his highest exit velocity balls, but this year he experienced a significant decline to just 1.8°.

Austin Slater has been replaced by a pinch-hitter 57% of the time when starting against a lefty on the mound this year. Among all the teams playing today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the Colorado Rockies. Playing on the road typically reduces batter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Austin Slater in today's game. Austin Slater has taken a step back with his Barrel%; his 11.9% rate last season has dropped to 4.3% this year. Austin Slater's average exit velocity has fallen off this season; his 91.1-mph average last season has lowered to 88.2-mph.

Emmanuel Rivera is projected to bat 7th in the lineup in this game. This year, Emmanuel Rivera has been pulled from the game early in 32% of his appearances when starting against left-handed starter. Among all the teams playing today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the Colorado Rockies. Emmanuel Rivera will be at a disadvantage playing on the road today. Emmanuel Rivera's exit velocity on flyballs has declined this year; his 92-mph mark last year has decreased to 89.7-mph.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Anthony Santander in the 2nd percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Among all the teams playing today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the Colorado Rockies. Playing on the road generally weakens hitter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Anthony Santander today. Over the past 14 days, Anthony Santander's 18.8% rate of hitting balls at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 36.9%. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.330) suggests that Anthony Santander has had some very good luck this year with his .345 actual wOBA.

Among all the teams playing today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the Colorado Rockies. Playing on the road typically lowers hitter stats in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Ramon Urias today. Ramon Urias's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has fallen off from last year to this one, falling from 43.5% to 36.5%. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.310) suggests that Ramon Urias has been lucky this year with his .327 actual wOBA.

James McCann is penciled in 8th in the lineup in this game. 17% of the time that James McCann has started against a left-handed starter this year, he has been lifted for a pinch-hitter. Among all the teams playing today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the Colorado Rockies. James McCann will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today's game. James McCann's exit velocity on flyballs has decreased this season; his 92.1-mph figure last year has fallen to 89.3-mph.

Dry weather has a small but significant correlation with less offense (and more whiffs), and the weather forecast predicts the lowest humidity of all games today at 26%. Among all the teams playing today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the Colorado Rockies. Adley Rutschman will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's matchup. Adley Rutschman's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls recently (2.3° in the last two weeks) is significantly lower than his 14.7° seasonal figure.

Albert Suarez will have the handedness advantage against Ezequiel Tovar in today's matchup. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.280) provides evidence that Ezequiel Tovar has been lucky this year with his .324 actual wOBA. Sporting a 10.08 K/BB rate this year, Ezequiel Tovar has demonstrated weak plate discipline, grading out in the 0th percentile.

Albert Suarez will have the handedness advantage over Brenton Doyle today. Brenton Doyle's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has fallen off lately, going from 18.2% on the season to 0% in the past week. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Brenton Doyle's true offensive talent to be a .302, suggesting that he has been very fortunate this year given the .044 discrepancy between that mark and his actual .346 wOBA.

Albert Suarez will hold the platoon advantage over Brendan Rodgers in today's game. In the past week, Brendan Rodgers's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 5% down to 0%. Brendan Rodgers has been cold recently, with his seasonal exit velocity of 89.2-mph dropping to 81.5-mph in the last week. Brendan Rodgers's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has decreased recently, falling from 46.3% on the season to 9.1% over the past week. As it relates to his wOBA and overall offense, Brendan Rodgers has had some very good luck this year. His .319 mark has been considerably higher than the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .290.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan McMahon in the 76th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Ryan McMahon is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this game. The #1 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Coors Field. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest elevation among all stadiums, which often leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-highest temperatures on the slate today at 83°.

Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest elevation among all stadiums, which often leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-highest temperatures on the slate today at 83°. Batting from the opposite that Albert Suarez throws from, Sam Hilliard will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Sam Hilliard will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

When assessing his BABIP talent, Colton Cowser is projected as the 18th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #1 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Coors Field. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest elevation among all stadiums, which often leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-highest temperatures on the slate today at 83°. Colton Cowser is apt to have an edge against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the Colorado Rockies has just 1 same-handed RP.

Charlie Blackmon is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in today's game. The #1 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Coors Field. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest elevation among all stadiums, which often leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-highest temperatures on the slate today at 83°. Charlie Blackmon will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Albert Suarez in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jackson Holliday in the 91st percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. The #1 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Coors Field. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest elevation among all stadiums, which often leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-highest temperatures on the slate today at 83°. The Colorado Rockies have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Jackson Holliday can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

Hitting from the same side that Austin Gomber throws from, Gunnar Henderson will have a disadvantage today. Among all the teams playing today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the Colorado Rockies. Gunnar Henderson will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's matchup. In the last week, Gunnar Henderson's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 11.8% down to 0%. Over the past 14 days, Gunnar Henderson's exit velocity on flyballs has fallen from his seasonal EV of 95 mph to 88.7 mph.

The #1 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Coors Field. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest elevation among all stadiums, which often leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-highest temperatures on the slate today at 83°. Michael Toglia will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats. This season, Michael Toglia has experienced a significant gain in his exit velocity on flyballs, now sitting at an average of 95.9 mph compared to last year's 91 mph mark.

Coors Field ranks as the #1 stadium in baseball for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest elevation among all stadiums, which often leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-highest temperatures on the slate today at 83°. Jacob Stallings will possess the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats. Sporting a .331 wOBA (a leading indicator of offensive ability) this year, Jacob Stallings grades out in the 79th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jordan Beck in the 81st percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Coors Field ranks as the #1 stadium in baseball for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest elevation among all stadiums, which often leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-highest temperatures on the slate today at 83°. Jordan Beck will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Cave in the 81st percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. The #1 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Coors Field. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest elevation among all stadiums, which often leads to more offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is predicted to have the 5th-highest temperatures on the slate today at 83°. Jake Cave will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Albert Suarez in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nolan Jones in the 94th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. The #1 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Coors Field. Built 5197 feet above sea level, Coors Field has the highest elevation among all stadiums, which often leads to more offense. Batting from the opposite that Albert Suarez throws from, Nolan Jones will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics across the board, and Nolan Jones will hold that advantage today.