MLB Player Props (June 11): Gunnar Henderson Among Top Plays

Yesterday’s MLB player prop recommendations included contrasting outcomes. While Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz unfortunately left the game early due to injury, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames made up for it, delivering on my home run prediction and coming through at +500 odds.

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I’m rolling with two of the sport’s brightest young stars for today’s rendition, beginning with Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson in the series opener against the Atlanta Braves.

Note: All odds and props courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.

BAL Gunnar Henderson to Record 2+ Total Bases (+145) vs. Atlanta Braves

• Henderson has recorded 36 extra-base hits this season – second most in MLB. 
• Left-handed batters are slashing a robust .387/.441/.565 this season against Braves’ southpaw Max Fried (6-2, 2.93 ERA).
• Henderson is 22-for-73 (.301) this season against left-handed pitching.

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PIT Paul Skenes OVER 7.5 Strikeouts (+118) @ St. Louis Cardinals

• Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes (3-0, 3.00 ERA) has racked up 38 strikeouts over 27.0 IP this season (12.67 K/9).
• Skenes has struck out at least eight batters in back-to-back starts and three of his past four.
• Opponents are hitting just .212 against Skenes thus far.
• St. Louis (.235 team batting average) is in the middle of the pack in strikeouts, having whiffed 540 times this season.

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