Sep 17, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Athletics center fielder Lawrence Butler (4) celebrates scoring a run against the Boston Red Sox with first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) during the second inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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MLB Player Prop Picks (Batting Props) 9/19/2025 Today’s MLB Picks

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MATCHUP Oakland Athletics Pittsburgh Pirates
Team Records 73-81 65-89
Where PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
When Friday, September 19, 2025
Time 06:40 PM EDT
TV MLB.TV

Nick Kurtz Over 1.5 Total Bases
Athletics vs Pittsburgh Pirates 6:40 PM EST

Nick Kurtz has been outstanding in his rookie campaign with the Athletics. strong .294 batting average, while also displaying impressive power with 32 home runs and 80 RBIs. His offensive production is backed by a stellar 1.005 OPS, making him one of the most impactful young hitters in baseball. He owns an average exit velocity of 92.6 mph, a hard-hit rate of 51.4%, and a barrel rate of 17.9% which is well above the league average. This Athletics lineup has been hot, and I expect them to put a lot of pressure on Mitch Keller and this Pirates’ pitching staff. Kurtz has the potential to clear this line in his first at-bat.

Vladimir Guerrero Over 1.5 Total Bases
Toronto Blue Jays vs Kansas City Royals 7:40 PM EST

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has put together an impressive season for the Toronto Blue Jays, providing a consistent mix of power and contact at the plate. He is hitting right around .300 with 23 home runs, 81 RBIs, and 6 stolen bases, while maintaining an OPS of .875. Guerrero has been inconsistent as of late, logging 2+ bases in just 3 of his last 10 games, but he’s the type of guy I want to buy low on. He’ll be up against Lorenzen and this Royals bullpen that has struggled down the stretch. The hitting conditions will be good in Kansas City, and we see a high total for this game. Expect Guerrero to return to dominant form in this series. 

Matt Olson Over 1.5 Total Bases
Atlanta Braves vs Detroit Tigers 6:40 PM EST

Matt Olson is coming into this one with a ​​.281 batting average, posting an .869 OPS while launching 28 home runs and driving in 92 runs. He owns a 93.4 mph average exit velocity, a 54% hard-hit rate, and a 14% barrel percentage. Matt Olson is one of the hottest hitters in the MLB right now, logging 3+ total bases in each of his last 6 outings. In 5 of those games, he logged 5+ total bases. Let’s ride the hot hand in this one, going against Charlie Morton, who has struggled since he joined the Detroit Tigers.

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