Oakland @ Kansas City Picks & Props

Mason Miller will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Salvador Perez in today's matchup. Salvador Perez pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (33.4% — 80th percentile) and and will be challenged by the game's 4th-deepest LF fences in today's game. His batting average since the start of last season, which currently stands at .258, is significantly higher than his .230 Expected Batting Average (as interpreted by THE BAT X's analysis of Statcast data), implying that Salvador Perez has had considerable fortune on his side. Salvador Perez has exhibited weak plate discipline since the start of last season, checking in at the 2nd percentile with a 7.27 K/BB rate.

Kauffman Stadium has the 2nd-most fair ground in MLB — generally bad for long-balls.

Sitting at the 4th-highest altitude among Major League Baseball stadiums, Kauffman Stadium tends to provide better offense due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for batters. The Kansas City Royals infield defense projects as the 4th-worst on the slate.

Sitting at the 4th-highest altitude among Major League Baseball stadiums, Kauffman Stadium tends to provide better offense due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for batters. The Kansas City Royals infield defense projects as the 4th-worst on the slate.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Brent Rooker ranks in the 82nd percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Brent Rooker is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Per THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th field in the league for right-handed batting average. Sitting at the 4th-highest altitude among Major League Baseball stadiums, Kauffman Stadium tends to provide better offense due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 85°.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Ramon Laureano ranks in the 85th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Ramon Laureano is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this game. Per THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th field in the league for right-handed batting average. Sitting at the 4th-highest altitude among Major League Baseball stadiums, Kauffman Stadium tends to provide better offense due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 85°.

Ryan Noda is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 park in the game for LHB batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Sitting at the 4th-highest altitude among Major League Baseball stadiums, Kauffman Stadium tends to provide better offense due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for batters.

Per THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th field in the league for right-handed batting average. Sitting at the 4th-highest altitude among Major League Baseball stadiums, Kauffman Stadium tends to provide better offense due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Maikel Garcia will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Jesus Aguilar is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in this matchup. Per THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th field in the league for right-handed batting average. Sitting at the 4th-highest altitude among Major League Baseball stadiums, Kauffman Stadium tends to provide better offense due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for batters.

Per THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th field in the league for right-handed batting average. Sitting at the 4th-highest altitude among Major League Baseball stadiums, Kauffman Stadium tends to provide better offense due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Kevin Smith will have the handedness advantage over Ryan Yarbrough today.

Per THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th field in the league for right-handed batting average. Sitting at the 4th-highest altitude among Major League Baseball stadiums, Kauffman Stadium tends to provide better offense due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Nick Allen will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Ryan Yarbrough in today's matchup.

Nick Pratto is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card today. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 park in the game for LHB batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Sitting at the 4th-highest altitude among Major League Baseball stadiums, Kauffman Stadium tends to provide better offense due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for batters.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, MJ Melendez ranks in the 79th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. MJ Melendez is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 park in the game for LHB batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Sitting at the 4th-highest altitude among Major League Baseball stadiums, Kauffman Stadium tends to provide better offense due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 85°.

Per THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th field in the league for right-handed batting average. Sitting at the 4th-highest altitude among Major League Baseball stadiums, Kauffman Stadium tends to provide better offense due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Nate Eaton will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

When it comes to his batting average skill, Jordan Diaz is ranked in the 80th percentile by THE BAT X projects. Per THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th field in the league for right-handed batting average. Sitting at the 4th-highest altitude among Major League Baseball stadiums, Kauffman Stadium tends to provide better offense due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for batters.

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #5 park in the game for LHB batting average, via THE BAT projection system. Sitting at the 4th-highest altitude among Major League Baseball stadiums, Kauffman Stadium tends to provide better offense due to its high elevation. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weatherman calls for the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 85°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 15-mph in this game, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Michael Massey will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mason Miller today.

Vinnie Pasquantino 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.

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

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