Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Cold weather is strongly correlated with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report forecasts the 7th-coldest weather of the day at 53°. Steven Kwan will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brayan Rocchio in the 75th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Freeman in the 97th percentile when assessing his batting average skill.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andres Gimenez in the 89th percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Andres Gimenez has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (100% of the time), but he is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. Andres Gimenez will have the handedness advantage over Ross Stripling in today's game. Among every team today, the 12th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Oakland Athletics.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Zack Gelof as the 19th-best hitter in MLB when it comes to his BABIP ability. Zack Gelof is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today. Zack Gelof will have the handedness advantage over Logan Allen in today's game. Zack Gelof will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.
Lawrence Butler may have the upper hand against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the Cleveland Guardians only has 1 same-handed RP. Lawrence Butler will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Jose Ramirez ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jose Ramirez is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. The switch-hitting Jose Ramirez will get to bat from his strong side (0) today against Ross Stripling. Among every team today, the 12th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Oakland Athletics. Jose Ramirez is an extreme flyball hitter and faces the weak outfield defense of Oakland (#2-worst on the slate).
Hitting from the opposite that Ross Stripling throws from, Bo Naylor will have the upper hand today.
As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Brent Rooker ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Brent Rooker is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today. Brent Rooker will have the handedness advantage over Logan Allen in today's game. Brent Rooker will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Naylor in the 95th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Josh Naylor is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Ross Stripling throws from, Josh Naylor will have an edge in today's matchup. Among every team today, the 12th-weakest outfield defense belongs to the Oakland Athletics.
Batting from the opposite that Logan Allen throws from, Nick Allen will have an edge in today's matchup. Nick Allen will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats.
J.J. Bleday has a good chance to have the upper hand against every reliever from start to finish, since the bullpen of the Cleveland Guardians has just 1 same-handed RP. J.J. Bleday will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Esteury Ruiz in the 87th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Esteury Ruiz has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (100% of the time), but he is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this game. Batting from the opposite that Logan Allen throws from, Esteury Ruiz will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Esteury Ruiz will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.
Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Abraham Toro will hold that advantage in today's matchup.
Shea Langeliers has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.
Estevan Florial has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.
Will Brennan has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.
Ryan Noda has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.
Ramon Laureano has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.
Austin Hedges has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 8 games.
