Andrew Caley’s MLB player prop predictions for April 1 feature selections on Sandy Alcantara, Kazuma Okamoto, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Caley believes these players are positioned for success based on matchups and recent performance.

Strikeout Prop: Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Guardians

Yamamoto is expected to deliver a strong performance against the Cleveland Guardians. He continued his success from last season, allowing two runs on five hits and striking out six over six innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Guardians’ High Strikeout Rate

The Guardians currently have the third-highest K-rate in baseball at 29.5%. Yamamoto, who ranked in the 89th percentile in strikeout rate last year, is poised to capitalize on this trend. Caley believes Yamamoto can pitch deep enough into the game to cover his strikeout prop.

Strikeout Prop: Sandy Alcantara vs. White Sox

Alcantara recently allowed just one unearned run on four hits while striking out five against the Colorado Rockies. He now faces the Chicago White Sox, a team known for its aggressive, swing-for-the-fences approach.

White Sox’s Swing-and-Miss Approach

While the White Sox have hit a lot of home runs, their approach also leads to a high strikeout rate of 35.9% this season. This makes Alcantara a strong candidate to rack up strikeouts.

Hit & RBI Prop: Kazuma Okamoto vs. Colorado Rockies

Okamoto has recorded a hit in each of his first five games with the Toronto Blue Jays. He’s facing left-hander Kyle Freeland, who has consistently ranked poorly in expected ERA and expected batting average over the last four seasons.

Okamoto’s Versatile Hitting

Okamoto’s ability to hit the ball to all fields makes him a difficult out for Freeland. Positioned in the middle of the Blue Jays’ lineup, Caley anticipates Okamoto will drive in another run.

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Andrew “Taco” Caley is a sports journalist with over a decade of experience at Covers. He previously worked at The Chronicle Herald and Star Metro, and his work has appeared on TSN, Sportsnet, VSiN, and CBS. He specializes in MLB and NBA betting, with a particular fondness for the Toronto Blue Jays and Raptors.