Astros vs Rangers match player stats | 2025 Series Game 3 Saturday, May 17th

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Astros vs Rangers match player stats | 2025 Series Game 3 Saturday, May 17th

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Series Game 3 Matchup Details

Houston Astros at Texas Rangers
Series Game 3
Todays Game is on Saturday, May 17th
17/05/25 19:05:00 PM EST First Pitch

Positive Match Player Stats for Astros vs Rangers Series Game 3 Matchup Today

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Zachary Dezenzo in the 95th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent.

Globe Life Field has the 7th-shortest fences among all stadiums.

Out of every team today, the 4th-weakest infield defense is that of the Texas Rangers.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Wyatt Langford ranks as the 20th-best hitter in the majors.

Wyatt Langford is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card today.

Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats across the board, and Wyatt Langford will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cam Smith in the 93rd percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability.

As it relates to his home run skill, Christian Walker ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Christian Walker is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today.

Victor Caratini has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (76% of the time), but he is penciled in 5th in the batting order today.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT)’s judgement, Tyler Mahle’s overall pitching ability is in the 76th percentile among all starters in the majors currently.

Globe Life Field profiles as the #27 venue in the majors for base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).

Considering that flyball pitchers have a substantial edge over flyball bats, Tyler Mahle and his 42.2% underlying FB% (via the leading projection system, THE BAT) will be in a strong spot in this game being matched up with 3 opposing FB bats.

Tyler Mahle will hold the home field advantage in today’s matchup, which ought to improve all of his metrics across the board.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isaac Paredes in the 79th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent.

Isaac Paredes is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today.

Bats such as Isaac Paredes with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Tyler Mahle who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Altuve in the 89th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill.

Jose Altuve is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card today.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Joc Pederson ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Joc Pederson is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup.

Hitting from the opposite that Ronel Blanco throws from, Joc Pederson will have an edge in today’s game.

Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Joc Pederson will hold that advantage in today’s game.

Marcus Semien is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game.

Marcus Semien will hold the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Marcus Semien in the 79th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill.

Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Jonah Heim will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Adolis Garcia in the 94th percentile when assessing his home run talent.

Adolis Garcia is projected to hit 4th in the batting order today.

Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Adolis Garcia will hold that advantage in today’s matchup.

Jake Burger projects as the 20th-best home run batter in the game, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Jake Burger will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today’s matchup, which ought to boost all of his stats.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Jake Burger ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeremy Pena in the 96th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill.

Jeremy Pena is projected to bat 1st in the batting order today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeremy Pena in the 76th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) forecasts Ronel Blanco in the 81st percentile when estimating his strikeout skill.

Projected catcher Victor Caratini grades out as a good pitch framer, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).

Ronel Blanco has relied on his curveball 10.5% more often this year (20%) than he did last season (9.5%).

Ronel Blanco has recorded a 14.5% Swinging Strike% this year, placing in the 96th percentile.

Ronel Blanco has been one of the luckiest hurlers in baseball on balls in play this year with a .248 BABIP and should see that luck normalize going forward.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Meyers in the 75th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability.

Josh Jung’s batting average ability is projected to be in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Josh Jung will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Josh Smith ranks in the 76th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Josh Smith is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this game.

Josh Smith will hold the platoon advantage over Ronel Blanco today.

Josh Smith will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

When it comes to his batting average talent, Yainer Diaz is projected as the 20th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Yainer Diaz ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Negative Match Player Stats with Astros vs Rangers Series Game 3

Zachary Dezenzo is penciled in 8th in the lineup in this game.

Globe Life Field ranks as the #28 stadium in baseball for run-scoring, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).

Globe Life Field has the 7th-deepest centerfield fences among all major league stadiums.

Hitting from the same side that Tyler Mahle throws from, Zachary Dezenzo will not have the upper hand in today’s matchup.

Playing on the road generally lessens batter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Zachary Dezenzo in today’s matchup.

Globe Life Field ranks as the #28 ballpark in baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).

Ronel Blanco will have the handedness advantage over Wyatt Langford today.

Cam Smith is projected to bat 9th in the lineup in this matchup.

Tyler Mahle will hold the platoon advantage against Cam Smith in today’s game.

Cam Smith hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 83rd percentile) but may find it hard to clear the league’s 7th-deepest CF fences in today’s game.

Cam Smith will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today’s matchup.

Tyler Mahle will have the handedness advantage against Christian Walker in today’s game.

Christian Walker will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today’s game.

Christian Walker’s BABIP talent is projected in the 11th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Victor Caratini hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 96th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards baseball’s 7th-deepest CF fences in today’s matchup.

Extreme flyball hitters like Victor Caratini tend to be less successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Tyler Mahle.

Victor Caratini will be at a disadvantage playing on the road today.

Globe Life Field ranks as the #28 park in MLB for left-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).

Nic Lentz profiles as a Huge Hitters Umpire and is scheduled to be behind the plate today.

As a result of his reverse platoon split, Tyler Mahle will be in a tough position going up against 8 batters in the projected batting order who share the same handedness in this game.

Among all SPs, Tyler Mahle’s fastball velocity of 91.3 mph ranks in the 16th percentile this year.

Tyler Mahle will hold the platoon advantage against Isaac Paredes in today’s matchup.

Isaac Paredes will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today’s matchup.

Isaac Paredes’s BABIP ability is projected in the 3rd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Hitting from the same side that Tyler Mahle throws from, Jose Altuve will have a disadvantage today.

Jose Altuve will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today’s matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Marcus Semien in the 18th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability.

Hitting from the same side that Ronel Blanco throws from, Marcus Semien will not have the upper hand today.

Typically, hitters like Marcus Semien who hit a lot of flyballs are generally less successful when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of flyballs such as Ronel Blanco.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jonah Heim in the 3rd percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability.

Jonah Heim is penciled in 9th in the batting order today.

The switch-hitting Jonah Heim will be at a disadvantage batting from his bad side (0) today against Ronel Blanco,Jonah Heim hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 87th percentile) and will be challenged by baseball’s 7th-deepest CF fences in today’s matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jonah Heim in the 24th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill.

Hitting from the same side that Ronel Blanco throws from, Adolis Garcia meets a tough challenge in today’s matchup.

Jake Burger is projected to bat 8th on the lineup card in this matchup.

Ronel Blanco will hold the platoon advantage against Jake Burger in today’s game.

Tyler Mahle will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jeremy Pena in today’s matchup.

Extreme flyball batters like Jeremy Pena usually hit worse against extreme flyball pitchers like Tyler Mahle.

Jeremy Pena will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player today.

Playing on the road typically lowers pitcher stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Ronel Blanco in today’s matchup.

Jake Meyers is projected to hit 7th on the lineup card in this matchup.

Tyler Mahle will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jake Meyers in today’s matchup.

Jake Meyers hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 77th percentile) and will be challenged by the league’s 7th-deepest CF fences today.

Playing on the road typically lessens hitter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Jake Meyers in today’s game.

Josh Jung is penciled in 6th in the lineup in this matchup.

Hitting from the same side that Ronel Blanco throws from, Josh Jung will be in a tough position today.

Josh Jung hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (40.3% — 98th percentile) and will be challenged by baseball’s 7th-deepest CF fences today.

Josh Smith hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.6% — 83rd percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of baseball’s 7th-deepest CF fences in today’s game.

Yainer Diaz is penciled in 6th in the batting order in today’s game.

Batting from the same side that Tyler Mahle throws from, Yainer Diaz will be in a tough position today.

Extreme groundball batters like Yainer Diaz generally hit worse against extreme groundball pitchers like Tyler Mahle.

Playing on the road generally lowers hitter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Yainer Diaz in today’s matchup.

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