Reds vs Athletics match player stats | 2025 Series Game 2 Saturday, September 13th

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Reds @ Athletics Series Game 2 Matchup Details

Teams : Cincinnati Reds at Athletics
Series : Series Game 2
Date : Todays Game is on Saturday, September 13th
Time : 13/09/25 22:05:00 PM EST First Pitch

Positives for the Cincinnati Reds Game Today

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the 2nd-best hitter in Major League Baseball when it comes to his BABIP talent.

Elly De La Cruz is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today’s game.

The #10 field in the league for boosting offensive stats, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park.

Sutter Health Park has the lowest fences among all parks.

The weather report expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the slate today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz in the 85th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability.

The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters.

The #9 venue in baseball for boosting base hits to lefties, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park.

Darell Hernaiz will hold the home field advantage in today’s matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

Darell Hernaiz’s batting average ability is projected to be in the 85th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Sutter Health Park as the 9th-best ballpark in MLB for righty BABIP.

Jacob Wilson is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this game.

Extreme groundball batters like Jacob Wilson generally hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Hunter Greene.

When estimating his batting average talent, Jacob Wilson is projected as the 16th-best hitter in baseball by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Nicholas Kurtz projects as the 10th-best home run batter in MLB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Nicholas Kurtz is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in today’s game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nicholas Kurtz in the 96th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill.

Austin Hays is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today.

Ranking in the 79th percentile, Austin Hays has put up a .320 BABIP this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 89th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent.

Tyler Stephenson is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 75th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gavin Lux in the 87th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill.

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

Batting from the opposite that Luis Severino throws from, Gavin Lux will have the upper hand in today’s game.

Ke’Bryan Hayes’s batting average ability is projected to be in the 76th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Brent Rooker ranks as the 15th-best hitter in the game.

Brent Rooker is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this matchup.

Mark Wegner profiles as a Huge Hitters Umpire and is anticipated to be umping in this game.

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

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 6th-best stadium in MLB for walks.

Recording 96.2 adjusted pitches per outing this year on average, Luis Severino places in the 95th percentile.

The Cincinnati Reds have 4 bats in their projected lineup today with a high (i.e. over 27%) underlying K% (according to the leading projection system, THE BAT X) (Elly De La Cruz, Tyler Stephenson, Will Benson, Matt McLain).

Luis Severino’s 95.4-mph fastball velocity this year is in the 84th percentile among all starting pitchers.

As it relates to his home run ability, Shea Langeliers ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Shea Langeliers is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in today’s game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Shea Langeliers in the 93rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability.

Batting from the opposite that Hunter Greene throws from, JJ Bleday will have an advantage in today’s game.

JJ Bleday will probably have an advantage against every reliever for the whole game, since the bullpen of the Cincinnati Reds only has 1 same-handed RP.

When it comes to his home run talent, JJ Bleday ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

TJ Friedl is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this game.

TJ Friedl will hold the platoon advantage over Luis Severino in today’s game.

Hunter Greene projects as the 19th-best starter in the league right now, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).

Tallying 95.8 adjusted pitches per GS this year on average, Hunter Greene checks in at the 94th percentile.

The Athletics have been the 9th-luckiest offense in MLB this year, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), and are likely to hit worse going forward,Because groundball hitters face a disadvantage against groundball pitchers, Hunter Greene (41.4% GB% according to the leading projection system, THE BAT) is well-situated today with 2 GB hitters in the opposing team’s projected lineup.

Hunter Greene projects as the 5th-best pitcher in the game right now when it comes to his strikeout ability, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).

In his previous start, Hunter Greene was firing on all cylinders and accumulated 8 strikeouts.

Hunter Greene’s 98.8-mph velocity on his fastball this year is a sizeable 1.2-mph jump from last season’s 97.6-mph figure.

Matt McLain’s BABIP talent is projected in the 90th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Matt McLain ranks in the 78th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Zack Gelof’s BABIP skill is projected in the 82nd percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

When it comes to his home run ability, Zack Gelof ranks in the 79th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Zack Gelof will hold that advantage in today’s matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Lawrence Butler in the 76th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability.

Lawrence Butler is penciled in 1st in the batting order in today’s game.

As it relates to his home run skill, Lawrence Butler ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Negatives with the Athletics Game Today

Elly De La Cruz hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.8%,— 86th percentile) but may find it hard to clear MLB’s 11th-deepest CF fences in today’s matchup.

Out of every team today, the 5th-strongest infield defense is that of the Athletics.

Elly De La Cruz will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today’s game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Darell Hernaiz in the 4th percentile when estimating his home run skill.

Darell Hernaiz is penciled in 7th on the lineup card in today’s game.

Hunter Greene will have the handedness advantage against Darell Hernaiz in today’s matchup.

Today, Darell Hernaiz is at a disadvantage facing the league’s 11th-deepest CF center field fences given that he hits his flyballs towards center field at a 41.7% rate (100th percentile).

With a .247 BABIP since the start of last season, Darell Hernaiz finds himself in the 23rd percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Wilson in the 3rd percentile as it relates to his home run talent.

Sutter Health Park has the 6th-deepest left field dimensions among all major league stadiums.

Hunter Greene will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jacob Wilson in today’s game.

Checking in at the 22nd percentile, Jacob Wilson has put up a .198 Isolated Power rate (ISO) this year.

Nicholas Kurtz has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.6%) but may find it hard to clear the league’s 6th-deepest LF fences in today’s matchup.

Luis Severino will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Austin Hays in today’s matchup.

Austin Hays pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.7% — 86th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of the game’s 6th-deepest LF fences today.

Austin Hays will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today’s game.

Hitting from the same side that Luis Severino throws from, Tyler Stephenson will have a disadvantage in today’s matchup.

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

Placing in the 8th percentile, Tyler Stephenson sports a .216 batting average this year.

Gavin Lux hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.8% — 96th percentile) and will be challenged by the game’s 11th-deepest CF fences in today’s matchup.

Gavin Lux will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today’s matchup.

Power-wise, Gavin Lux is positioned in the 5th percentile, having hit 5.7 HRs per 600 plate appearances this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gavin Lux in the 15th percentile when it comes to his home run talent.

When assessing his home run skill, Ke’Bryan Hayes ranks in the 17th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Ke’Bryan Hayes is penciled in 8th in the batting order in this matchup.

Hitting from the same side that Luis Severino throws from, Ke’Bryan Hayes will not have the upper hand in today’s game.

Today, Ke’Bryan Hayes is at a disadvantage facing the league’s 11th-deepest CF center field fences given that he hits his flyballs towards center field at a 39.6% rate (95th percentile).

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

Hitting from the same side that Hunter Greene throws from, Brent Rooker encounters a tough challenge today.

Brent Rooker pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.8% — 82nd percentile) and will be challenged by the league’s 6th-deepest LF fences in today’s matchup.

Typically, batters like Brent Rooker who hit a lot of groundballs generally hit worse when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of groundballs such as Hunter Greene.

Luis Severino will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his metrics across the board.

Luis Severino was rolling in his last outing and allowed 0 ER.

Luis Severino’s cut-fastball usage has spiked by 9.2% from last year to this one (8% to 17.2%) .

Luis Severino has put up a 7.2% Swinging Strike percentage this year, checking in at the 3rd percentile.

Hunter Greene will hold the platoon advantage over Shea Langeliers in today’s matchup.

Shea Langeliers pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (35.8% — 91st percentile) and will be challenged by baseball’s 6th-deepest LF fences today.

Shea Langeliers has put up a .265 BABIP this year, checking in at the 17th percentile.

JJ Bleday’s BABIP skill is projected in the 8th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

JJ Bleday is projected to hit 6th in the batting order in today’s game.

In today’s game, JJ Bleday is at a disadvantage facing the league’s 11th-deepest CF center field fences given that he hits his flyballs towards center field at a 38.6% rate (82nd percentile).

Extreme flyball batters like JJ Bleday tend to perform worse against extreme flyball pitchers like Hunter Greene.

In notching a .224 batting average this year, JJ Bleday is ranked in the 15th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects TJ Friedl in the 15th percentile when estimating his home run talent.

Sutter Health Park has the 9th-most fair ground in Major League Baseball — generally bad for long-balls.

Playing on the road generally reduces batter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for TJ Friedl in today’s matchup.

By putting up a .172 Isolated Power (ISO) this year, TJ Friedl has performed in the 14th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects TJ Friedl in the 12th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Steer in the 23rd percentile when estimating his BABIP ability.

Spencer Steer is projected to hit 7th in the batting order in today’s game.

Luis Severino will have the handedness advantage over Spencer Steer in today’s matchup.

Spencer Steer pulls many of his flyballs (36.8% — 94th percentile) and will have to hit them out towards MLB’s 6th-deepest LF fences in today’s game.

Spencer Steer will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team today.

Hunter Greene will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today’s game.

Despite conventional wisdom, fastballs are generally a pitcher’s least effective pitch. Hunter Greene has utilized his fastball a lot this year, though: 54.8% of the time, grading out in the 100th percentile.

Hunter Greene was rolling in his last outing and conceded 2 ER.

Matt McLain is penciled in 9th in the lineup in today’s game, which would be a downgrade from his 57% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this year.

Batting from the same side that Luis Severino throws from, Matt McLain will be at a disadvantage in today’s game.

Matt McLain hits many of his flyballs to center field (39.6% — 95th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards MLB’s 11th-deepest CF fences today.

Playing on the road generally diminishes batter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Matt McLain in today’s matchup.

Matt McLain has recorded a .336 Slugging Percentage (SLG) this year, grading out in the 10th percentile.

Zack Gelof is penciled in 9th on the lineup card in this game.

Hunter Greene will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Zack Gelof today.

Zack Gelof hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 84th percentile) and will have to hit them out towards the game’s 11th-deepest CF fences in today’s game.

Checking in at the 16th percentile, Zack Gelof sports a .217 batting average since the start of last season.

Today, Lawrence Butler is at a disadvantage facing the league’s 6th-deepest LF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the opposite field at a 37.9% rate (95th percentile).

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