The MLB season is heating up, and several power hitters are making their mark in the home run department as we approach the end of April. Pittsburgh's Oneil Cruz has been particularly impressive lately, showcasing a remarkable power surge that's caught the attention of baseball fans across the country.
Cruz, batting .247 through 22 games with six home runs to his name, has been on fire in recent outings. The Pittsburgh slugger has launched four homers in his past seven games, including one in Wednesday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels. As the Bucs prepare to face the Angels again with southpaw Tyler Anderson taking the mound, Cruz's momentum suggests he could add another long ball to his growing collection.
Kansas City's Bobby Witt Jr. presents another intriguing power option for today's slate. The talented shortstop is hitting an impressive .308 across 24 appearances this season. While he's only collected two home runs thus far, his track record against the Colorado Rockies tells a different story. Witt has hammered three homers in just 10 career matchups against Colorado while maintaining a stellar .359 batting average against the club.
Seattle's Cal Raleigh has been among baseball's most prolific power sources, currently tied for the MLB lead with nine home runs. The Mariners catcher has posted a respectable .234 average alongside 16 RBI and 14 runs scored. Raleigh's power has been particularly evident recently with four homers in his last eight appearances. As Seattle wraps up their series with Boston, it's worth noting that Raleigh has previously taken Red Sox starter Garrett Crochet deep, going 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in their limited history.
According to Statbet analytics, power hitters like Raleigh tend to perform better away from their home parks, which aligns with his impressive .298 road batting average and five of his nine homers coming away from Seattle.
Other popular home run betting options for today include Boston's Triston Casas at +650, Witt Jr. at slightly shorter odds of +400, and Oakland's Tyler Soderstrom at +500. As these sluggers prepare to take the field, fans and bettors alike will be watching closely to see which of these power threats connects for a long ball today.
