Oakland @ Kansas City Picks & Props

Kauffman Stadium has the deepest RF dimensions in the league. Ken Waldichuk will have the handedness advantage over Vinnie Pasquantino in today's matchup... and it's a particular mismatch considering Waldichuk's huge platoon split. Vinnie Pasquantino's exit velocity on flyballs has declined lately; his 93.3-mph seasonal mark has lowered to 83.9-mph over the past 7 days.

Ryan Noda is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #5 ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, per THE BAT projection system. At the 4th-highest elevation in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 17-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Maikel Garcia ranks in the 16th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Despite hitting a lot of his flyballs to center field (38.5% — 81st percentile), Maikel Garcia is unlucky as he often hits them towards the league's 4th-deepest CF fences in the current game.

As via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is placed at the 5nd position among the game ballparks for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 17-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats. The Kansas City Royals infield defense projects as the 4th-worst of all teams today.

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #5 ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, per THE BAT projection system. At the 4th-highest elevation in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 17-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats. Tony Kemp will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Brady Singer in today's game.

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #5 ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, per THE BAT projection system. At the 4th-highest elevation in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 17-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats. Jace Peterson will hold the platoon advantage over Brady Singer today.

As via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is placed at the 5nd position among the game ballparks for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 17-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats. The Kansas City Royals infield defense projects as the 4th-worst of all teams today.

Assessing his overall offensive capability, Ramon Laureano scores in the 86th percentile in THE BAT X projects. Ramon Laureano is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this game. As via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is placed at the 5nd position among the game ballparks for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of the day at 91°.

Salvador Perez pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.4% — 80th percentile) and and will have to hit them out towards the game's 4th-deepest LF fences in today's game. Salvador Perez has experienced some positive variance in regards to his batting average since the start of last season; his .256 rate is significantly inflated relative to his .231 Expected Batting Average (based on THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data). Salvador Perez has exhibited poor plate discipline since the start of last season, ranking in the 2nd percentile with a 7.58 K/BB rate.

THE BAT X projects Brent Rooker in the 82nd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Brent Rooker is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game. As via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is placed at the 5nd position among the game ballparks for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of the day at 91°.

As via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is placed at the 5nd position among the game ballparks for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 17-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats. Hunter Dozier will hold the platoon advantage against Ken Waldichuk in today's game... and even better, Waldichuk has a huge platoon split.

As via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is placed at the 5nd position among the game ballparks for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 17-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats.

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #5 ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, per THE BAT projection system. At the 4th-highest elevation in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 17-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats. The Oakland Athletics outfield defense projects as the 5th-worst of all teams on the slate.

As via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is placed at the 5nd position among the game ballparks for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 17-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats.

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #5 ballpark in Major League Baseball for LHB batting average, per THE BAT projection system. At the 4th-highest elevation in the league, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 17-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats.

Bobby Witt Jr. has gone over 1.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Kevin Smith has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

JJ Bleday has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Edward Olivares has gone over 1.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Esteury Ruiz has gone over 1.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Jackie Bradley Jr. has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.