Updated Projections - 65 of 162

Jose Abreu, you are a friend of mine

Composition of Projections:

2023 Actuals: 40.1%

Preseason Projections: 59.9%

Season Projections

I believe this is the first uptick for Abreu since the beginning of the season. Obviously still well below preseason projections, but still better than it was as he was at 16 HR and 86 RBI yesterday.

J.P. France projecting 5 wins and 100+ innings.

Astros 162

Click on the image for Episode 65.

Bullpen Usage

The biggest conversation around yesterday’s game that I had with my son was the bullpen. It was an interesting discussion about who was available, who was not, and if they should call someone up. We used this chart, which made it worth the 65 times I’ve made it.

Pressly has been used back-to-back 7 times this season.

Today’s Pitching Matchup

No experience for Bielak against Guardians.

K Prop

No history means no bet for me, but the number for Bielak is 3.5.

Odds

Astros are +120, which I like, but Bielak has been living on the edge too much for me to risk a bet here.

Projected Standings

Streaking A’s.

May not mean anything note of the day

Brandon Bielak: Stuff+ 90 Location+ 99 Pitching+ 95

Bielak’s 50% hard-hit rate is in the bottom 4% of the league.

Thanks for reading!