Home run predictions for Wednesday include Pete Alonso, Christian Encarnacion-Strand [9/2/2026]

Our MLB home run predictions for Wednesday, September 2, 2026, feature Pete Alonso as the top projected hitter, per Dimers Pro's latest simulation data.

Wednesday's HR projections pull from our full list of home run predictions, which simulate every MLB matchup 10,000 times to reveal the top home run picks today.

Home run predictions for September 2, 2026

See which hitters join Alonso on today’s list — plus a long-shot pick the model rates as value at +1300.

• Pete Alonso (Orioles): 26.1% probability
• Samuel Basallo (Orioles): 22.2%
• Gunnar Henderson (Orioles): 20.7%
• Christian Encarnacion-Strand (Orioles): 20.5%
• Yordan Alvarez (Astros): 20.3%
• Fernando Tatis (Padres): 20.0%
• Coby Mayo (Orioles): 19.3%
• Colton Cowser (Orioles): 19.1%
• Kyle Schwarber (Phillies): 18.1%
• Junior Caminero (Rays): 18.0%

Our analysis shows Alonso leads today's MLB home run predictions with a 26.1% chance to go deep, followed by Samuel Basallo (22.2%) and Gunnar Henderson (20.7%).

Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Yordan Alvarez are among several other sluggers to crack the top 10.

Want the full list of home run props today—including every player's HR probability for Wednesday? Check out today's HR and hitter projections and sort by “To Hit HR” to see every player’s probability of going deep.

Wednesday's home run picks [9/2/2026]

After running 10,000 simulations per matchup and evaluating key factors like weather and pitching form, Dimers Pro’s data highlights today’s top home run prop.

Josh Naylor (Mariners) to hit a home run

• Probability: 11.3%
• Odds: +1300
• Edge: 4.1%
• Pitching matchup: Patrick Sandoval
• More game projections: Mariners vs. Red Sox prediction (4:10 PM EDT)

Though outside today’s top 10 home run projections, Seattle slugger Josh Naylor rates as a value play at +1300 with Fanatics, showing a 4.1% edge.

Set to face Patrick Sandoval in tonight's Mariners-Red Sox matchup, the data supports Naylor as one of Wednesday’s strongest value spots among available home run props.

Pro users have access to a total of 16 home run betting edges today, plus hit and RBI projections, pitcher props, and more—perfect for building smarter MLB parlays and round robins.

Conclusion

For September 2, 2026, our MLB home run predictions are locked in, with sluggers like Pete Alonso, Samuel Basallo and Gunnar Henderson projected to be among the most powerful bats in today’s games. But it's Josh Naylor who emerges with the day’s strongest model-backed value, supported by a 4.1% edge at +1300 odds.

Dive into more MLB player projections with our list of Wednesday's top 10 pitchers by projected strikeouts

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