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Top Home Run Threats

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Top Home Run Threats

Top 30 players ranked by dedicated HR Threat Score and power-score components, separate from HR probability.

Slate 2026-08-01 · Updated Aug 1, 2026 · 9:35 AM UTC

#1Yordan Alvarez
HOU vs TEX
Probable Pitcher: Jacob deGrom
HR Threat Score 66.1 · Power Score 80.4 · Tier High · Confidence High
Proven HR track recordWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 1.137)Hot recent power formHigh expected isolated power
#2Hunter Goodman
COL vs KC
Probable Pitcher: Luinder Avila
HR Threat Score 63.9 · Power Score 60.8 · Tier High · Confidence High
HR-friendly venueProven HR track recordHigh expected isolated power
#3Esmerlyn Valdez
PIT vs CIN
Probable Pitcher: Andrew Abbott
HR Threat Score 63.1 · Power Score 62.6 · Tier High · Confidence Medium
HR-friendly venueFavorable platoon vs LHP (OPS 1.296)Emerging power signalHigh expected isolated powerAbove-average hard contact
#4Brandon Lowe
PIT vs CIN
Probable Pitcher: Andrew Abbott
HR Threat Score 62.5 · Power Score 53.5 · Tier High · Confidence High
HR-friendly venueProven HR track recordHot recent power formHigh expected isolated power
#5Kyle Schwarber
PHI vs BAL
Probable Pitcher: Shane Baz
HR Threat Score 61.5 · Power Score 76.8 · Tier High · Confidence High
Proven HR track recordFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.869)Hot recent power formHigh expected isolated powerTop-end exit velocity
#6Shohei Ohtani
LAD vs BOS
Probable Pitcher: Payton Tolle
HR Threat Score 61.3 · Power Score 69.7 · Tier High · Confidence High
Hot recent power formFavorable platoon vs LHP (OPS 0.920)Proven HR track recordHigh expected isolated powerTop-end exit velocity
#7CJ Abrams
WSH vs ATL
Probable Pitcher: Reynaldo López
HR Threat Score 60.5 · Power Score 60.3 · Tier High · Confidence High
Weak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Proven HR track recordFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.999)Hot recent power form
#8Mickey Moniak
COL vs KC
Probable Pitcher: Luinder Avila
HR Threat Score 60.4 · Power Score 57.9 · Tier High · Confidence High
HR-friendly venueProven HR track recordFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.948)
#9James Wood
WSH vs ATL
Probable Pitcher: Reynaldo López
HR Threat Score 60.0 · Power Score 63.3 · Tier High · Confidence High
Proven HR track recordWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.995)Above-average hard contact
#10Salvador Perez
KC vs COL
Probable Pitcher: Ryan Feltner
HR Threat Score 59.1 · Power Score 47.4 · Tier High · Confidence High
HR-friendly venueWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Proven HR track recordFavorable pitcher matchupTop-end exit velocity
#11Matt Olson
ATL vs WSH
Probable Pitcher: Miles Mikolas
HR Threat Score 59.0 · Power Score 61.5 · Tier High · Confidence High
Proven HR track recordWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.895)Top-end exit velocity
#12Drake Baldwin
ATL vs WSH
Probable Pitcher: Miles Mikolas
HR Threat Score 58.9 · Power Score 58.9 · Tier High · Confidence High
Proven HR track recordWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.912)Above-average hard contact
#13Cole Carrigg
COL vs KC
Probable Pitcher: Luinder Avila
HR Threat Score 58.4 · Power Score 54.0 · Tier High · Confidence Low
HR-friendly venueFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.936)Emerging power signalAbove-average hard contact
#14Elly De La Cruz
CIN vs PIT
Probable Pitcher: Braxton Ashcraft
HR Threat Score 58.2 · Power Score 57.7 · Tier High · Confidence High
HR-friendly venueProven HR track recordHot recent power formHigh expected isolated powerTop-end exit velocity
#15Bryce Harper
PHI vs BAL
Probable Pitcher: Shane Baz
HR Threat Score 57.5 · Power Score 65.8 · Tier Medium · Confidence High
Proven HR track recordFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.986)High expected isolated powerHR-suppressing venue (headwind to power)
#16Bryan Reynolds
PIT vs CIN
Probable Pitcher: Andrew Abbott
HR Threat Score 57.4 · Power Score 46.5 · Tier Medium · Confidence High
HR-friendly venueFavorable platoon vs LHP (OPS 0.861)High expected isolated power
#17John Rave
KC vs COL
Probable Pitcher: Ryan Feltner
HR Threat Score 57.3 · Power Score 49.2 · Tier Medium · Confidence Low
HR-friendly venueWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.890)Above-average hard contact
#18Junior Caminero
TB vs CWS
Probable Pitcher: Jordan Hicks
HR Threat Score 57.1 · Power Score 63.1 · Tier Medium · Confidence High
Proven HR track recordAbove-average hard contactHR track record
#19Ben Rice
NYY vs CHC
Probable Pitcher: David Peterson
HR Threat Score 56.8 · Power Score 65.1 · Tier Medium · Confidence High
Proven HR track recordHR track recordRecent form
#20Derek Hill
PHI vs BAL
Probable Pitcher: Shane Baz
HR Threat Score 56.4 · Power Score 56.6 · Tier Medium · Confidence High
Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 1.073)High expected isolated powerElite barrel rate
#21Tyler Callihan
PIT vs CIN
Probable Pitcher: Andrew Abbott
HR Threat Score 56.3 · Power Score 62.4 · Tier Medium · Confidence Low
HR-friendly venueFavorable platoon vs LHP (OPS 1.300)Emerging power signalAbove-average hard contact
#22Munetaka Murakami
CWS vs TB
Probable Pitcher: Drew Rasmussen
HR Threat Score 56.2 · Power Score 68.1 · Tier Medium · Confidence High
Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 1.034)High expected isolated powerAbove-average hard contact
#23Carter Jensen
KC vs COL
Probable Pitcher: Ryan Feltner
HR Threat Score 56.1 · Power Score 47.4 · Tier Medium · Confidence High
HR-friendly venueWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Proven HR track recordAbove-average hard contact
#24Paul Goldschmidt
NYY vs CHC
Probable Pitcher: David Peterson
HR Threat Score 56.0 · Power Score 59.8 · Tier Medium · Confidence High
Favorable platoon vs LHP (OPS 1.018)Proven HR track recordHigh expected isolated power
#25Lane Thomas
KC vs COL
Probable Pitcher: Ryan Feltner
HR Threat Score 55.9 · Power Score 39.2 · Tier Medium · Confidence High
HR-friendly venueWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Park/weather context
#26Tyler Soderstrom
ATH vs DET
Probable Pitcher: Framber Valdez
HR Threat Score 55.7 · Power Score 52.7 · Tier Medium · Confidence High
HR-friendly venueHigh expected isolated powerTop-end exit velocityStrong barrel profile
#27Tyler Tolbert
KC vs COL
Probable Pitcher: Ryan Feltner
HR Threat Score 55.7 · Power Score 42.2 · Tier Medium · Confidence Medium
HR-friendly venueWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.907)Above-average hard contact
#28Seiya Suzuki
CHC vs NYY
Probable Pitcher: Max Fried
HR Threat Score 55.7 · Power Score 60.5 · Tier Medium · Confidence High
Favorable platoon vs LHP (OPS 0.978)Proven HR track recordHigh expected isolated power
#29TJ Rumfield
COL vs KC
Probable Pitcher: Luinder Avila
HR Threat Score 55.6 · Power Score 50.2 · Tier Medium · Confidence High
HR-friendly venueFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.908)Above-average hard contact
#30Luke Maile
KC vs COL
Probable Pitcher: Ryan Feltner
HR Threat Score 55.3 · Power Score 44.8 · Tier Medium · Confidence Low
HR-friendly venueWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Park/weather context
RankPlayerTeamOpponentPitcherHR Threat ScorePower ScoreTierConfidenceDrivers
1Yordan AlvarezHOUTEXJacob deGrom66.180.4HighHighProven HR track recordWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 1.137)+2 more
2Hunter GoodmanCOLKCLuinder Avila63.960.8HighHighHR-friendly venueProven HR track recordHigh expected isolated power
3Esmerlyn ValdezPITCINAndrew Abbott63.162.6HighMediumHR-friendly venueFavorable platoon vs LHP (OPS 1.296)Emerging power signal+2 more
4Brandon LowePITCINAndrew Abbott62.553.5HighHighHR-friendly venueProven HR track recordHot recent power form+1 more
5Kyle SchwarberPHIBALShane Baz61.576.8HighHighProven HR track recordFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.869)Hot recent power form+2 more
6Shohei OhtaniLADBOSPayton Tolle61.369.7HighHighHot recent power formFavorable platoon vs LHP (OPS 0.920)Proven HR track record+2 more
7CJ AbramsWSHATLReynaldo López60.560.3HighHighWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Proven HR track recordFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.999)+1 more
8Mickey MoniakCOLKCLuinder Avila60.457.9HighHighHR-friendly venueProven HR track recordFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.948)
9James WoodWSHATLReynaldo López60.063.3HighHighProven HR track recordWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.995)+1 more
10Salvador PerezKCCOLRyan Feltner59.147.4HighHighHR-friendly venueWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Proven HR track record+2 more
11Matt OlsonATLWSHMiles Mikolas59.061.5HighHighProven HR track recordWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.895)+1 more
12Drake BaldwinATLWSHMiles Mikolas58.958.9HighHighProven HR track recordWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.912)+1 more
13Cole CarriggCOLKCLuinder Avila58.454.0HighLowHR-friendly venueFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.936)Emerging power signal+1 more
14Elly De La CruzCINPITBraxton Ashcraft58.257.7HighHighHR-friendly venueProven HR track recordHot recent power form+2 more
15Bryce HarperPHIBALShane Baz57.565.8MediumHighProven HR track recordFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.986)High expected isolated power+1 more
16Bryan ReynoldsPITCINAndrew Abbott57.446.5MediumHighHR-friendly venueFavorable platoon vs LHP (OPS 0.861)High expected isolated power
17John RaveKCCOLRyan Feltner57.349.2MediumLowHR-friendly venueWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.890)+1 more
18Junior CamineroTBCWSJordan Hicks57.163.1MediumHighProven HR track recordAbove-average hard contactHR track record
19Ben RiceNYYCHCDavid Peterson56.865.1MediumHighProven HR track recordHR track recordRecent form
20Derek HillPHIBALShane Baz56.456.6MediumHighFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 1.073)High expected isolated powerElite barrel rate
21Tyler CallihanPITCINAndrew Abbott56.362.4MediumLowHR-friendly venueFavorable platoon vs LHP (OPS 1.300)Emerging power signal+1 more
22Munetaka MurakamiCWSTBDrew Rasmussen56.268.1MediumHighFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 1.034)High expected isolated powerAbove-average hard contact
23Carter JensenKCCOLRyan Feltner56.147.4MediumHighHR-friendly venueWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Proven HR track record+1 more
24Paul GoldschmidtNYYCHCDavid Peterson56.059.8MediumHighFavorable platoon vs LHP (OPS 1.018)Proven HR track recordHigh expected isolated power
25Lane ThomasKCCOLRyan Feltner55.939.2MediumHighHR-friendly venueWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Park/weather context
26Tyler SoderstromATHDETFramber Valdez55.752.7MediumHighHR-friendly venueHigh expected isolated powerTop-end exit velocity+1 more
27Tyler TolbertKCCOLRyan Feltner55.742.2MediumMediumHR-friendly venueWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.907)+1 more
28Seiya SuzukiCHCNYYMax Fried55.760.5MediumHighFavorable platoon vs LHP (OPS 0.978)Proven HR track recordHigh expected isolated power
29TJ RumfieldCOLKCLuinder Avila55.650.2MediumHighHR-friendly venueFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.908)Above-average hard contact
30Luke MaileKCCOLRyan Feltner55.344.8MediumLowHR-friendly venueWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Park/weather context
MLB · Projection-First

Under the Radar Home Run Threats

These hitters are receiving a stronger-than-normal home run outlook today due to favorable matchup, weather, stadium, and pitcher conditions. Players on this board meet minimum power thresholds and are not already featured among today’s top Home Run Threats.

#1Jac Caglianone
KC vs COL
Probable Pitcher: Ryan Feltner
HR Boost 12.3 · Power Skill 40.0 · HR Env 91.0 · Confidence High
Big day-over-baseline boostHR-friendly conditions todayHR-friendly venueWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable pitcher matchup
#2Jose Altuve
HOU vs TEX
Probable Pitcher: Jacob deGrom
HR Boost 12.1 · Power Skill 40.1 · HR Env 78.8 · Confidence High
Big day-over-baseline boostHR-friendly conditions todayWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)HR-friendly venueFavorable pitcher matchup
#3Yainer Diaz
HOU vs TEX
Probable Pitcher: Jacob deGrom
HR Boost 10.5 · Power Skill 41.7 · HR Env 78.8 · Confidence High
Big day-over-baseline boostHR-friendly conditions todayWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)HR-friendly venueFavorable pitcher matchup
#4Isaac Paredes
HOU vs TEX
Probable Pitcher: Jacob deGrom
HR Boost 10.3 · Power Skill 40.7 · HR Env 78.8 · Confidence High
Big day-over-baseline boostHR-friendly conditions todayWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)HR-friendly venueFavorable pitcher matchup
#5Carter Jensen
KC vs COL
Probable Pitcher: Ryan Feltner
HR Boost 10.2 · Power Skill 42.5 · HR Env 91.0 · Confidence High
Big day-over-baseline boostHR-friendly conditions todayHR-friendly venueWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable pitcher matchup
#6Luis García Jr.
WSH vs ATL
Probable Pitcher: Reynaldo López
HR Boost 9.7 · Power Skill 43.9 · HR Env 63.3 · Confidence High
Big day-over-baseline boostWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.911)Favorable pitcher matchup
#7TJ Rumfield
COL vs KC
Probable Pitcher: Luinder Avila
HR Boost 9.2 · Power Skill 41.7 · HR Env 66.0 · Confidence High
Big day-over-baseline boostHR-friendly conditions todayHR-friendly venueFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.908)Above-average hard contact
#8Nathaniel Lowe
CIN vs PIT
Probable Pitcher: Braxton Ashcraft
HR Boost 8.6 · Power Skill 43.9 · HR Env 69.0 · Confidence High
Big day-over-baseline boostHR-friendly conditions todayHR-friendly venueProven HR track recordFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.866)
#9Willi Castro
COL vs KC
Probable Pitcher: Luinder Avila
HR Boost 8.0 · Power Skill 41.0 · HR Env 63.4 · Confidence High
Big day-over-baseline boostHR-friendly venueTop-end exit velocityPark/weather context
#10Ty France
SD vs SF
Probable Pitcher: Tyler Mahle
HR Boost 8.0 · Power Skill 40.0 · HR Env 49.5 · Confidence High
Big day-over-baseline boostWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.871)Favorable pitcher matchup
#11Ronald Acuña Jr.
ATL vs WSH
Probable Pitcher: Miles Mikolas
HR Boost 7.4 · Power Skill 41.3 · HR Env 67.3 · Confidence High
HR-friendly conditions todayWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.866)Favorable pitcher matchupAbove-average hard contact
#12Wyatt Langford
TEX vs HOU
Probable Pitcher: Ronel Blanco
HR Boost 7.0 · Power Skill 42.5 · HR Env 66.3 · Confidence High
HR-friendly conditions todayHR-friendly venuePark/weather contextHR track record
#13Willson Contreras
BOS vs LAD
Probable Pitcher: Yoshinobu Yamamoto
HR Boost 6.8 · Power Skill 44.5 · HR Env 53.4 · Confidence High
Proven HR track recordFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.929)Matchup power edge
#14Michael Harris II
ATL vs WSH
Probable Pitcher: Miles Mikolas
HR Boost 6.0 · Power Skill 46.8 · HR Env 67.3 · Confidence High
HR-friendly conditions todayWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Proven HR track recordFavorable pitcher matchup
#15Ozzie Albies
ATL vs WSH
Probable Pitcher: Miles Mikolas
HR Boost 5.8 · Power Skill 42.1 · HR Env 67.3 · Confidence High
HR-friendly conditions todayWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable pitcher matchupProven HR track record
#16Ceddanne Rafaela
BOS vs LAD
Probable Pitcher: Yoshinobu Yamamoto
HR Boost 5.7 · Power Skill 40.8 · HR Env 53.4 · Confidence High
Pitcher matchupPark/weather contextHR track record
#17Ryan Jeffers
MIN vs SEA
Probable Pitcher: Logan Gilbert
HR Boost 5.7 · Power Skill 41.5 · HR Env 44.4 · Confidence High
Proven HR track recordWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.940)Favorable pitcher matchupTop-end exit velocity
#18Ryan O'Hearn
PIT vs CIN
Probable Pitcher: Andrew Abbott
HR Boost 5.3 · Power Skill 45.8 · HR Env 73.3 · Confidence High
HR-friendly conditions todayHR-friendly venueProven HR track recordPark/weather context
#19Gabriel Moreno
ARI vs CLE
Probable Pitcher: Parker Messick
HR Boost 5.0 · Power Skill 40.8 · HR Env 40.8 · Confidence High
Recent formMatchup power edgeHR track record
#20Sal Stewart
CIN vs PIT
Probable Pitcher: Braxton Ashcraft
HR Boost 4.8 · Power Skill 47.7 · HR Env 65.1 · Confidence High
HR-friendly conditions todayHR-friendly venueAbove-average hard contactPark/weather context
RankPlayerTeamOpponentPitcherHR BoostPower SkillHR EnvConfidenceDrivers
1Jac CaglianoneKCCOLRyan Feltner12.340.091.0HighBig day-over-baseline boostHR-friendly conditions todayHR-friendly venue+2 more
2Jose AltuveHOUTEXJacob deGrom12.140.178.8HighBig day-over-baseline boostHR-friendly conditions todayWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)+2 more
3Yainer DiazHOUTEXJacob deGrom10.541.778.8HighBig day-over-baseline boostHR-friendly conditions todayWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)+2 more
4Isaac ParedesHOUTEXJacob deGrom10.340.778.8HighBig day-over-baseline boostHR-friendly conditions todayWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)+2 more
5Carter JensenKCCOLRyan Feltner10.242.591.0HighBig day-over-baseline boostHR-friendly conditions todayHR-friendly venue+2 more
6Luis García Jr.WSHATLReynaldo López9.743.963.3HighBig day-over-baseline boostWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.911)+1 more
7TJ RumfieldCOLKCLuinder Avila9.241.766.0HighBig day-over-baseline boostHR-friendly conditions todayHR-friendly venue+2 more
8Nathaniel LoweCINPITBraxton Ashcraft8.643.969.0HighBig day-over-baseline boostHR-friendly conditions todayHR-friendly venue+2 more
9Willi CastroCOLKCLuinder Avila8.041.063.4HighBig day-over-baseline boostHR-friendly venueTop-end exit velocity+1 more
10Ty FranceSDSFTyler Mahle8.040.049.5HighBig day-over-baseline boostWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.871)+1 more
11Ronald Acuña Jr.ATLWSHMiles Mikolas7.441.367.3HighHR-friendly conditions todayWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.866)+2 more
12Wyatt LangfordTEXHOURonel Blanco7.042.566.3HighHR-friendly conditions todayHR-friendly venuePark/weather context+1 more
13Willson ContrerasBOSLADYoshinobu Yamamoto6.844.553.4HighProven HR track recordFavorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.929)Matchup power edge
14Michael Harris IIATLWSHMiles Mikolas6.046.867.3HighHR-friendly conditions todayWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Proven HR track record+1 more
15Ozzie AlbiesATLWSHMiles Mikolas5.842.167.3HighHR-friendly conditions todayWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable pitcher matchup+1 more
16Ceddanne RafaelaBOSLADYoshinobu Yamamoto5.740.853.4HighPitcher matchupPark/weather contextHR track record
17Ryan JeffersMINSEALogan Gilbert5.741.544.4HighProven HR track recordWeak HR-suppressing pitcher (high HR/9)Favorable platoon vs RHP (OPS 0.940)+2 more
18Ryan O'HearnPITCINAndrew Abbott5.345.873.3HighHR-friendly conditions todayHR-friendly venueProven HR track record+1 more
19Gabriel MorenoARICLEParker Messick5.040.840.8HighRecent formMatchup power edgeHR track record
20Sal StewartCINPITBraxton Ashcraft4.847.765.1HighHR-friendly conditions todayHR-friendly venueAbove-average hard contact+1 more