since 2002

Gunnar Henderson or Bobby Witt

SS Age: 23 Bats: L Throws: R

9/29

Orioles  @  Twins3:10 pm ET
Orioles at Twins game: clear sky and 80°F 80° F
clear sky
9 mph
HRForce1.2x
40% more HRs expected
 TempHumPrecipWindDirHRForceTime
82° F39%0%8 mph1.43 pm
82° F43%0%8 mph1.44 pm
83° F38%0%8 mph1.45 pm
facing Bailey Ober
ABBAOBPOPS
8 .125 .222 .347
Henderson vs Ober »
  • SLG.125 .700
  • Hard Hit22% 30%
  • Quality AB44% 75%
  • SB Success0% 15%
vs Twins
ABBAOBPOPS
40 .275 .375 .875
Day Game
ABBAOBPOPS
481 .262 .351 .833
at Target Field
ABBAOBPOPS
18 .167 .304 .471

Projected

Gets on base (22% OBP)

1B: 11% 2B: 0% 3B: 0% HR: 0% BB: 11% HBP: 0%
1b 2b 3b hr bb hbp

Makes an out (78%)

  • Strikeout: 22%
  • Out (in play): 56%

Schedule

Games this week (6)
DateDayGameHRForce
9-23-24 Mon no game
9-24-24 Tue BAL @ NYA 1.0
9-25-24 Wed BAL @ NYA 1.0
9-26-24 Thu BAL @ NYA 1.4
9-27-24 Fri BAL @ MIN 1.3
9-28-24 Sat BAL @ MIN 1.4
9-29-24 Sun BAL @ MIN 1.4
SS Age: 24Bats: R Throws: R

9/29

Royals  @  Braves3:20 pm ET
Royals at Braves game: few clouds and 71°F 71° F
few clouds
5 mph
HRForce1.2x
20% more HRs expected
 TempHumPrecipWindDirHRForceTime
75° F67%0%7 mph1.23 pm
75° F71%0%7 mph1.24 pm
74° F75%0%6 mph1.45 pm
facing Charlie Morton
ABBAOBPOPS
5 .800 .800 1.600
Witt vs Morton »
  • SLG.800 .700
  • Hard Hit0% 30%
  • Quality AB80% 75%
  • SB Success0% 15%
vs Braves
ABBAOBPOPS
21 .381 .409 .885
Day Game
ABBAOBPOPS
746 .290 .339 .836
at Truist Park
ABBAOBPOPS
7 .286 .375 .661

Projected

Gets on base (80% OBP)

1B: 80% 2B: 0% 3B: 0% HR: 0% BB: 0% HBP: 0%
1b 2b 3b hr bb hbp

Makes an out (20%)

  • Strikeout: 0%
  • Out (in play): 20%

Schedule

Games this week (6)
DateDayGameHRForce
9-23-24 Mon no game
9-24-24 Tue KCA @ WAS 1.1
9-25-24 Wed KCA @ WAS 1.2
9-26-24 Thu KCA @ WAS 1.0
9-27-24 Fri KCA @ ATL 1.2
9-28-24 Sat KCA @ ATL 1.2
9-29-24 Sun KCA @ ATL 1.2

So, should you choose Henderson or Witt (9/29/24)?

Batter vs pitcher

Today, Witt has the better matchup with an OPS of 1.600 against Morton (5 plate appearances). That's compared to Henderson's OPS of .347 versus Ober (9 PA). That's a huge difference, definitely start Witt.

Weather impact

Heavy wind (blowing out), hot temps, ballpark elevation, etc can all have a big impact on long fly balls. An extra few feet can be the difference between warning track and a 3-run dinger. In Henderson's game, our HRForce Index at first pitch is 1.4 (40% more HRs expected). Meanwhile, Witt will be playing under an HRForce of 1.2 (20% more HRs expected). So, the ball will be flying better in Henderson's game. Weather edge goes to him.

Weekly Roster Lock Leagues

For those of you in leagues that require you to set your lineup before the start of each week, day offs can be a bummer. Everything else being equal, give the edge to players that play at least one more game a week. For the M-F week that includes 9/29/24, Henderson has 6 games scheduled, while Witt has 6. With the same number of games, they roughly carry the same potential value for the week.

Related

Bobby Witt
or
Corey Seager
Gunnar Henderson
or
Francisco Lindor
Trea Turner
or
Gunnar Henderson

What's your take?