Athletics vs Astros match player stats | 2025 Series Game 2 Wednesday, May 28th

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Athletics vs Astros match player stats | 2025 Series Game 2 Wednesday, May 28th

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Series Game 2 Matchup Details

Athletics at Houston Astros
Series Game 2
Todays Game is on Wednesday, May 28th
28/05/25 14:10:00 PM EST First Pitch

Positive Match Player Stats for Athletics vs Astros Series Game 2 Matchup Today

Denzel Clarke’s BABIP skill is projected in the 95th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Minute Maid Park has the shallowest left field dimensions in Major League Baseball.

The Minute Maid Park roof projects to be closed today, making conditions in this contest 6° hotter than the average outdoor game on the slate today — favorable for offense.

When assessing his batting average talent, Jacob Wilson is projected as the 10th-best hitter in Major League Baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Jacob Wilson is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in today’s game.

Cam Smith will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Cam Smith in the 97th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability.

Christian Walker is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this matchup.

Christian Walker pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.6% — 86th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball’s 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today’s matchup.

Christian Walker will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Walker in the 93rd percentile as it relates to his home run ability.

Isaac Paredes is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in today’s game.

Isaac Paredes pulls a lot of his flyballs (46.3% — 100th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards baseball’s 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today’s game.

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

Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats in all categories, and Isaac Paredes will hold that advantage in today’s matchup.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Isaac Paredes ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Jose Altuve’s batting average ability is projected to be in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Jose Altuve is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today.

Jose Altuve pulls many of his flyballs (40.8% — 99th percentile) and sets up very well considering he’ll be hitting them towards the league’s 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today’s matchup.

Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Jose Altuve will hold that advantage in today’s matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Altuve in the 78th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability.

The Athletics have 3 bats in their projected offense today with a high (i.e. over 27%) underlying K% (via the leading projection system, THE BAT X) (Brent Rooker, C.J. Alexander, Denzel Clarke).

Minute Maid Park grades out as the #6 ballpark in the league for strikeouts, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).

With 6 hitters who bat from the same side in the opposing team’s projected offense, Lance McCullers Jr. figures to benefit from holding the platoon advantage in most plate appearances in this matchup.

Because flyball pitchers have a significant edge over flyball batters, Lance McCullers Jr. and his 47.6% underlying FB% (according to the leading projection system, THE BAT) will be in a strong position in this game matching up with 2 opposing FB batters.

Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Mauricio Dubon will hold that advantage in today’s game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mauricio Dubon in the 83rd percentile when assessing his batting average skill.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Brent Rooker as Major League Baseball’s 10th-best home run batter.

Brent Rooker is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today’s game.

Extreme flyball hitters like Brent Rooker are generally more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Lance McCullers Jr..

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Brent Rooker ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Miguel Andujar’s batting average skill is projected to be in the 90th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Miguel Andujar is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game.

Luis Urias pulls many of his flyballs (36.8% — 94th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB’s 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today’s game.

Tallying 97.2 adjusted pitches per game per started this year on average, Luis Severino places in the 95th percentile.

With 9 hitters who share his handedness in the opposing team’s projected lineup, Luis Severino ought to benefit from holding the platoon advantage in most plate appearances in today’s matchup.

Luis Severino was rolling in his last GS and gave up 0 ER.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Jeremy Pena ranks in the 76th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Jeremy Pena is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this matchup.

Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics across the board, and Jeremy Pena will hold that advantage in today’s game.

Jeremy Pena’s batting average talent is projected to be in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Meyers in the 79th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill.

Jake Meyers will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Soderstrom in the 84th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill.

Tyler Soderstrom is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this matchup.

Hitting from the opposite that Lance McCullers Jr. throws from, Tyler Soderstrom will have the upper hand in today’s game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Soderstrom in the 88th percentile when assessing his home run skill.

When assessing his home run talent, Shea Langeliers ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Shea Langeliers pulls a lot of his flyballs (35.8% — 91st percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the game’s 2nd-shallowest LF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Shea Langeliers in the 90th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability.

Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Minute Maid Park has the 2nd-shallowest in the league.

Batting from the opposite that Lance McCullers Jr. throws from, C.J. Alexander will have an advantage in today’s game.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Yainer Diaz ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Yainer Diaz is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup.

Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Yainer Diaz will hold that advantage in today’s game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Yainer Diaz in the 96th percentile when estimating his batting average ability.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lawrence Butler in the 88th percentile when estimating his home run talent.

Lawrence Butler is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this matchup.

Hitting from the opposite that Lance McCullers Jr. throws from, Lawrence Butler will have an advantage in today’s game.

Lawrence Butler has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36%) and will have a big advantage hitting them out towards the game’s 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today’s matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lawrence Butler in the 81st percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent.

Negative Match Player Stats with Athletics vs Astros Series Game 2

Denzel Clarke is projected to hit 9th in the lineup today.

Among all major league parks, the 3rd-highest fence height (on average) are at Minute Maid Park.

Hitting from the same side that Lance McCullers Jr. throws from, Denzel Clarke will be at a disadvantage in today’s game.

Typically, batters like Denzel Clarke who hit a lot of flyballs tend to perform worse when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of flyballs such as Lance McCullers Jr..

Denzel Clarke will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player today.

Built just 20 feet above sea level, Minute Maid Park has one of the lowest altitudes in the majors, which generally leads to less offense.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Denzel Clarke in the 17th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability.

Batting from the same side that Lance McCullers Jr. throws from, Jacob Wilson meets a tough challenge in today’s game.

Extreme groundball hitters like Jacob Wilson generally hit worse against extreme groundball pitchers like Lance McCullers Jr..

Jacob Wilson will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today’s matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Wilson in the 4th percentile as it relates to his home run ability.

Cam Smith is projected to bat 7th in the batting order today.

Luis Severino will hold the platoon advantage over Cam Smith today.

In today’s matchup, Cam Smith is at a disadvantage facing the league’s 9th-deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the opposite field at a 34.8% rate (84th percentile).

The Athletics infield defense grades out as the 2nd-best out of every team playing today.

Christian Walker’s BABIP talent is projected in the 12th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Luis Severino will have the handedness advantage over Christian Walker today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isaac Paredes in the 3rd percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent.

Luis Severino will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Isaac Paredes in today’s matchup.

Luis Severino will have the handedness advantage over Jose Altuve today.

It is scheduled that we will see a Hitters Umpire (Stu Scheurwater) in charge of the strike zone today.

Projected catcher Yainer Diaz projects as a weak pitch framer, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).

Home field advantage generally improves pitcher stats in all categories, and Lance McCullers Jr. will hold that advantage in today’s matchup.

Lance McCullers Jr. turned in a great performance in his previous outing and conceded 0 ER.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mauricio Dubon in the 8th percentile when estimating his home run skill.

Mauricio Dubon is projected to bat 9th in the lineup in this game.

Batting from the same side that Luis Severino throws from, Mauricio Dubon will have a disadvantage in today’s game.

Mauricio Dubon has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.3%) and will have to hit them out towards baseball’s 9th-deepest RF fences in today’s game.

Batting from the same side that Lance McCullers Jr. throws from, Brent Rooker encounters a tough challenge today.

Brent Rooker hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.5% — 94th percentile) and will be challenged by the league’s 9th-deepest CF fences today.

Brent Rooker will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today.

Lance McCullers Jr. will hold the platoon advantage over Miguel Andujar in today’s matchup.

Miguel Andujar hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 81st percentile) but may find it hard to clear the league’s 9th-deepest CF fences in today’s game.

Miguel Andujar will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Andujar in the 21st percentile when assessing his home run skill.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Urias in the 5th percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent.

Luis Urias is penciled in 8th on the lineup card in this game.

Lance McCullers Jr. will hold the platoon advantage over Luis Urias today.

Luis Urias will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player today.

Projected catcher Shea Langeliers profiles as a weak pitch framer, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).

Luis Severino will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today’s matchup.

Luis Severino’s cut-fastball usage has increased by 9.5% from last year to this one (8% to 17.5%) .

Luis Severino has put up a 7.4% Swinging Strike rate this year, placing in the 8th percentile.

Batting from the same side that Luis Severino throws from, Jeremy Pena will have a tough matchup in today’s game.

Typically, bats like Jeremy Pena who hit a lot of flyballs generally hit worse when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of flyballs such as Luis Severino.

Jake Meyers is projected to hit 6th on the lineup card in this matchup.

Batting from the same side that Luis Severino throws from, Jake Meyers will be in a tough position in today’s matchup.

In today’s matchup, Jake Meyers is at a disadvantage facing the league’s 9th-deepest CF center field fences given that he hits his flyballs towards center field at a 39.4% rate (93rd percentile).

Tyler Soderstrom hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.2% — 91st percentile) and will be challenged by MLB’s 9th-deepest CF fences in today’s game.

Tyler Soderstrom will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player today.

Shea Langeliers is penciled in 6th in the lineup in today’s game, which would be a downgrade from his 100% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this season.

Hitting from the same side that Lance McCullers Jr. throws from, Shea Langeliers faces a tough challenge today.

Shea Langeliers will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today’s matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects C.J. Alexander in the 5th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill.

C.J. Alexander is projected to bat 7th on the lineup card today.

C.J. Alexander will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects C.J. Alexander in the 4th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill.

Hitting from the same side that Luis Severino throws from, Yainer Diaz will have a disadvantage in today’s game.

Lawrence Butler will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team today.

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