Best MLB walks allowed matchups — Monday, June 15, 2026
Every starting pitcher on the Monday, June 15, 2026 slate, scored — ranked by walk risk against today's lineup. His command, the lineup's plate discipline, and his workload. Results show how each call played out.
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload10.0 BF
Expected batters faced10.0
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection0.8 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.8% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Blake Dunn (R)6.5%2.0
2. JJ Bleday (L)10.8%1.0
3. Sal Stewart (R)10.9%1.0
4. Spencer Steer (R)9.4%1.0
5. Eugenio Suárez (R)7.8%1.0
6. Noelvi Marte (R)6.7%1.0
7. Matt McLain (R)9.8%1.0
8. Tyler Stephenson (R)9.3%1.0
9. Edwin Arroyo (L)8.5%1.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate8.1% BB / BF
vs LHB7.7%
vs RHB8.9%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)16.7%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload10.2 BF
Expected batters faced10.2
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.0 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness9.2% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Jeremy Peña (R)9.0%2.0
2. Yordan Alvarez (L)14.1%1.2
3. Christian Walker (R)6.8%1.0
4. Isaac Paredes (R)9.9%1.0
5. Jose Altuve (R)8.8%1.0
6. Taylor Trammell (L)8.8%1.0
7. Cam Smith (R)8.9%1.0
8. Brice Matthews (R)8.3%1.0
9. Christian Vázquez (R)8.6%1.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate10.8% BB / BF
vs LHB9.9%
vs RHB10.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)7.1%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload10.4 BF
Expected batters faced10.4
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.2 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness9.6% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. JJ Wetherholt (L)12.1%2.0
2. Iván Herrera (R)15.2%1.4
3. Alec Burleson (L)6.9%1.0
4. Jordan Walker (R)7.7%1.0
5. Lars Nootbaar (L)9.6%1.0
6. Masyn Winn (R)10.2%1.0
7. Jimmy Crooks (L)9.5%1.0
8. Blaze Jordan (R)8.5%1.0
9. Nathan Church (L)6.3%1.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate7.2% BB / BF
vs LHB7.7%
vs RHB7.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)15.4%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload15.6 BF
Expected batters faced15.6
From recent starts4
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.2 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Kyle Schwarber (L)13.9%2.0
2. Trea Turner (R)5.4%2.0
3. Bryce Harper (L)13.8%2.0
4. Brandon Marsh (L)7.4%2.0
5. Bryson Stott (L)7.4%2.0
6. J.T. Realmuto (R)8.3%2.0
7. Gabriel Rincones Jr. (L)8.5%1.6
8. Justin Crawford (L)6.2%1.0
9. Edmundo Sosa (R)5.4%1.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate6.8% BB / BF
vs LHB7.3%
vs RHB6.9%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)15.6%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload23.9 BF
Expected batters faced23.9
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.5 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness7.6% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Willi Castro (R)7.2%3.0
2. Tyler Freeman (R)6.3%3.0
3. TJ Rumfield (L)8.8%3.0
4. Hunter Goodman (R)7.9%3.0
5. Ezequiel Tovar (R)7.5%3.0
6. Cole Carrigg (R)8.5%2.9
7. Jake McCarthy (L)5.3%2.0
8. Kyle Karros (R)8.4%2.0
9. Braxton Fulford (R)8.9%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.0%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload19.0 BF
Expected batters faced19.0
From recent starts3
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.6 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.4% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Joc Pederson (L)11.6%3.0
2. Josh Jung (R)6.2%2.0
3. Wyatt Langford (R)7.5%2.0
4. Brandon Nimmo (L)7.9%2.0
5. Jake Burger (R)8.9%2.0
6. Alejandro Osuna (L)9.6%2.0
7. Cody Freeman (R)9.1%2.0
8. Nicky Lopez (L)7.4%2.0
9. Elias Díaz (R)7.0%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate6.9% BB / BF
vs LHB7.1%
vs RHB7.2%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.3%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload25.0 BF
Expected batters faced25.0
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.8 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.2% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Zach Neto (R)8.1%3.0
2. Mike Trout (R)15.8%3.0
3. Wade Meckler (L)9.8%3.0
4. Jo Adell (R)4.7%3.0
5. Nolan Schanuel (L)9.5%3.0
6. Denzer Guzman (R)6.0%3.0
7. Logan O'Hoppe (R)6.7%3.0
8. Donovan Walton (L)7.7%2.0
9. Oswald Peraza (R)5.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate7.1% BB / BF
vs LHB8.6%
vs RHB7.0%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)11.1%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload21.5 BF
Expected batters faced21.5
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.8 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness9.3% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Yandy Díaz (R)9.7%3.0
2. Jonathan Aranda (L)10.7%3.0
3. Junior Caminero (R)13.1%3.0
4. Ryan Vilade (R)9.6%2.5
5. Ben Williamson (R)6.4%2.0
6. Austin Slater (R)8.7%2.0
7. Cedric Mullins (L)9.2%2.0
8. Nick Fortes (R)5.5%2.0
9. Taylor Walls (R)10.3%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate6.5% BB / BF
vs LHB7.9%
vs RHB5.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)20.3%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload23.8 BF
Expected batters faced23.8
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.8 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness9.0% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Liam Hicks (L)10.4%3.0
2. Otto Lopez (R)5.7%3.0
3. Kyle Stowers (L)9.6%3.0
4. Xavier Edwards (L)10.7%3.0
5. Heriberto Hernández (R)8.8%3.0
6. Owen Caissie (L)8.0%2.8
7. Jakob Marsee (L)12.2%2.0
8. Joe Mack (L)8.5%2.0
9. Javier Sanoja (R)7.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate5.0% BB / BF
vs LHB6.3%
vs RHB4.8%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)10.8%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload24.1 BF
Expected batters faced24.1
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.8 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness10.6% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Shohei Ohtani (L)17.1%3.0
2. Andy Pages (R)6.9%3.0
3. Freddie Freeman (L)10.3%3.0
4. Mookie Betts (R)7.8%3.0
5. Max Muncy (L)12.4%3.0
6. Kyle Tucker (L)11.1%3.0
7. Ryan Ward (L)8.5%2.1
8. Dalton Rushing (L)10.2%2.0
9. Alex Freeland (L)11.0%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate10.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.3%
vs RHB11.1%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)12.8%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload17.2 BF
Expected batters faced17.2
From recent starts7
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.8 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.6% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Lane Thomas (R)11.5%2.0
2. Bobby Witt Jr. (R)9.1%2.0
3. Jac Caglianone (L)5.7%2.0
4. Maikel Garcia (R)10.8%2.0
5. Starling Marte (R)8.4%2.0
6. Salvador Perez (R)6.8%2.0
7. Nick Loftin (R)10.1%2.0
8. Carter Jensen (L)8.0%2.0
9. Isaac Collins (R)6.7%1.2
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate7.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB6.4%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)15.8%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload24.0 BF
Expected batters faced24.0
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.0 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness9.3% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Fernando Tatis Jr. (R)8.1%3.0
2. Jackson Merrill (L)8.1%3.0
3. Manny Machado (R)8.2%3.0
4. Gavin Sheets (L)9.3%3.0
5. Xander Bogaerts (R)10.4%3.0
6. Will Wagner (L)13.8%3.0
7. Ty France (R)6.9%2.0
8. Sung-Mun Song (L)10.2%2.0
9. Rodolfo Durán (R)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate7.7% BB / BF
vs LHB9.3%
vs RHB6.2%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)17.7%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload23.2 BF
Expected batters faced23.2
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.0 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.7% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Carson Benge (L)7.0%3.0
2. Bo Bichette (R)5.8%3.0
3. Juan Soto (L)14.4%3.0
4. Jared Young (L)7.4%3.0
5. A.J. Ewing (L)9.8%3.0
6. Marcus Semien (R)8.1%2.2
7. Brett Baty (L)7.8%2.0
8. MJ Melendez (L)9.6%2.0
9. Francisco Alvarez (R)8.2%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate8.2% BB / BF
vs LHB7.9%
vs RHB8.4%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)11.7%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.5 BF
Expected batters faced22.5
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.0 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness9.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Pete Crow-Armstrong (L)7.0%3.0
2. Alex Bregman (R)8.6%3.0
3. Michael Busch (L)12.2%3.0
4. Seiya Suzuki (R)8.4%3.0
5. Ian Happ (L)12.9%2.5
6. Nico Hoerner (R)8.6%2.0
7. Moisés Ballesteros (L)8.5%2.0
8. Matt Shaw (R)7.7%2.0
9. Dansby Swanson (R)11.3%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate10.3% BB / BF
vs LHB11.0%
vs RHB9.0%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.8%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload18.8 BF
Expected batters faced18.8
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.1 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness9.0% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Kevin McGonigle (L)14.0%2.8
2. Gleyber Torres (R)10.4%2.0
3. Kerry Carpenter (L)7.8%2.0
4. Riley Greene (L)9.3%2.0
5. Dillon Dingler (R)6.1%2.0
6. Colt Keith (L)6.7%2.0
7. Spencer Torkelson (R)8.4%2.0
8. Zach McKinstry (L)9.8%2.0
9. James Outman (L)8.8%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate10.1% BB / BF
vs LHB10.6%
vs RHB9.7%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.2%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.3 BF
Expected batters faced22.3
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.2 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.8% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Austin Martin (R)12.1%3.0
2. Byron Buxton (R)8.6%3.0
3. Kody Clemens (L)6.3%3.0
4. Royce Lewis (R)9.2%3.0
5. Josh Bell (R)6.9%2.3
6. Kyler Fedko (R)8.5%2.0
7. Luke Keaschall (R)9.0%2.0
8. Ryan Kreidler (R)11.1%2.0
9. Alex Jackson (R)7.2%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate8.7% BB / BF
vs LHB9.3%
vs RHB8.1%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.7%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload21.2 BF
Expected batters faced21.2
From recent starts3
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.3 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness9.8% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Nick Kurtz (L)19.1%3.0
2. Shea Langeliers (R)7.3%3.0
3. Tyler Soderstrom (L)13.0%3.0
4. Jacob Wilson (R)6.6%2.2
5. Carlos Cortes (L)9.3%2.0
6. Zack Gelof (R)7.4%2.0
7. Lawrence Butler (L)9.0%2.0
8. Henry Bolte (R)8.1%2.0
9. Jeff McNeil (L)8.1%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate11.3% BB / BF
vs LHB12.6%
vs RHB7.4%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)11.4%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.5 BF
Expected batters faced22.5
From recent starts1
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.4 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.0% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. James Wood (L)15.6%3.0
2. Luis García Jr. (L)5.6%3.0
3. Curtis Mead (R)10.0%3.0
4. CJ Abrams (L)8.6%3.0
5. Dylan Crews (R)4.9%2.5
6. Daylen Lile (L)7.3%2.0
7. Jacob Young (R)5.5%2.0
8. Keibert Ruiz (L)6.2%2.0
9. Nasim Nuñez (L)8.2%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate9.2% BB / BF
vs LHB10.6%
vs RHB7.0%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)18.9%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload23.5 BF
Expected batters faced23.5
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.7 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness9.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Spencer Horwitz (L)10.8%3.0
2. Brandon Lowe (L)9.6%3.0
3. Bryan Reynolds (L)12.3%3.0
4. Ryan O'Hearn (L)8.9%3.0
5. Nick Gonzales (R)5.7%3.0
6. Endy Rodríguez (L)12.1%2.5
7. Tyler Callihan (L)11.2%2.0
8. Jake Mangum (L)6.7%2.0
9. Esmerlyn Valdez (R)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate12.7% BB / BF
vs LHB12.8%
vs RHB10.8%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.1%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.8 BF
Expected batters faced22.8
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection3.1 BB
Expected walks — each lineup spot's probability (his rate × the hitter's rate, combined via log5) summed across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness9.7% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Ketel Marte (L)8.4%3.0
2. Geraldo Perdomo (L)12.4%3.0
3. Corbin Carroll (L)10.4%3.0
4. Gabriel Moreno (R)11.9%3.0
5. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (R)6.6%2.8
6. Nolan Arenado (R)7.6%2.0
7. Jordan Lawlar (R)6.9%2.0
8. Pavin Smith (L)11.9%2.0
9. Tommy Troy (R)11.2%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
17 with a BBLive count — updates as games play
1
Tobias MyersP
NYM@CIN· proj #1
3BBFinal
T1
Ryan GustoP
MIA@PHI· proj #4
3BBFinal
T1
Eric LauerP
LADvsTB· proj #8
3BBFinal
T1
Zack WheelerP
PHIvsMIA· proj #9
3BBFinal
T1
Chase BurnsP
CINvsNYM· proj #13
3BBFinal
6
Drew AndersonP
DET@HOU· proj #2
2BBFinal
T6
Kai-Wei TengP
HOUvsDET· proj #15
2BBFinal
T6
MacKenzie GoreP
TEXvsMIN· proj #16
2BBFinal
T6
J.T. GinnP
ATHvsPIT· proj #19
2BBFinal
T6
Walbert UreñaP
LAA@AZ· proj #20
2BBFinal
11
Shota ImanagaP
CHCvsCOL· proj #5
1BBFinal
T11
Nick MartinezP
TB@LAD· proj #10
1BBFinal
T11
Andrew AlvarezP
WSHvsKC· proj #11
1BBFinal
T11
Dustin MayP
STLvsSD· proj #12
1BBFinal
T11
Michael LorenzenP
COL@CHC· proj #14
1BBFinal
T11
Jared JonesP
PIT@ATH· proj #17
1BBFinal
T11
Mitch SpenceP
KC@WSH· proj #18
1BBFinal
Grades post here as games go final — how often our top-ranked matchups hit, vs the season.
Best MLB Walks Allowed Matchups — Monday, June 15, 2026
Tobias Myers (NYM) is the top walks allowed spot on the Monday, June 15, 2026 board at 100, projected for about 0.8 BB, with Drew Anderson (DET) right behind. Every starter is ranked by walk risk against today's lineup — his command, the lineup's plate discipline, and his workload. It's the read DFS and pitcher-prop players make before lock.
Top spot: Tobias Myers
Tobias Myers (NYM) tops the Monday, June 15, 2026 board at 100, projected for about 0.8 BB vs CIN. His command, the lineup's plate discipline, and his workload.
The rest of the top of the board
Drew Anderson (DET) (91) — about 1.0 BB vs HOU.
Wandy Peralta (SD) (80) — about 1.2 BB vs STL.
Ryan Gusto (MIA) (79) — about 1.2 BB vs PHI.
Shota Imanaga (CHC) (68) — about 1.5 BB vs COL.
Mike Paredes (MIN) (63) — about 1.6 BB vs TEX.
How it played out
The top 10 starts averaged 1.6 BB. Tobias Myers finished with 3. Every projection is graded against the box score.
How to read the walks allowed board
Each starter's score (0–100) ranked by walk risk against today's lineup — his command, the lineup's plate discipline, and his workload. We project a walks count for the start and grade it against what actually happened.
Which pitcher has the best walks allowed matchup today (Monday, June 15, 2026)?
Tobias Myers (NYM) — top of the board at 100, projected for about 0.8 BB against CIN.
What are the best pitcher walks props today?
The top projected starts on Monday, June 15, 2026: Tobias Myers (~0.8 BB), Drew Anderson (~1.0 BB), Wandy Peralta (~1.2 BB), Ryan Gusto (~1.2 BB), Shota Imanaga (~1.5 BB). The full board ranks every starter.
How is the walks allowed score calculated?
Ranked by walk risk against today's lineup — his command, the lineup's plate discipline, and his workload. Scores are set 0–100 across the slate, with a projected walks count alongside, and graded against the box score.
Can I use this for pitcher props or DFS?
Yes — the board surfaces the best walks spots and projects a number. Where there's a posted line we show the over/under and which side our projection leans. We show the data and grade it, not picks.
