Chicago @ Kansas City Picks & Props

THE BAT X projects MJ Melendez in the 77th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. MJ Melendez is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th park in the league for left-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high temperatures, more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the hottest temperature at 82°.

In MLB, Kauffman Stadium possesses the deepest RF dimensions. Recently, Vinnie Pasquantino has experienced a decrease in his mark exit velocity, as his seasonal figure of 92 mph has dropped to 89.6 mph over the last 7 days.

According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th park in the league for left-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high temperatures, more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the hottest temperature at 82°. Adam Haseley will have the handedness advantage against Zack Greinke in today's matchup.

According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th park in the league for left-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high temperatures, more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the hottest temperature at 82°. Nick Pratto will hold the platoon advantage over Dylan Cease in today's matchup. The Chicago White Sox have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Nick Pratto can likely count on holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

As via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is placed at the 5nd position among the game fields for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high temperatures, more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the hottest temperature at 82°. The Barrel% of Hanser Alberto has significantly improved, with an increase from 1.7% to 7.4% this season. Hanser Alberto's average launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls recently (20.3° in the past week's worth of games) is quite a bit higher than his 15° seasonal figure.

As via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is placed at the 5nd position among the game fields for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high temperatures, more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the hottest temperature at 82°. Despite THE BAT X estimating his true talent level to be .300, Elvis Andrus has had a stroke of misfortune this year, only compiling a .249 wOBA, resulting in a disparity of .051.

THE BAT X projects Edward Olivares in the 81st percentile when assessing his batting average ability. Edward Olivares is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this game. As via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is placed at the 5nd position among the game fields for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high temperatures, more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the hottest temperature at 82°.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Salvador Perez ranks in the 89th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Salvador Perez is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today. As via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is placed at the 5nd position among the game fields for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high temperatures, more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the hottest temperature at 82°.

According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th park in the league for left-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high temperatures, more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the hottest temperature at 82°. Lately, Yasmani Grandal has improved his capability to hit the ball with a launch angle (ranging from -4° to 26°) that is optimized for home runs. His percentage has increased from 14.9% for the season to 33.3% in the last two weeks. Improvement can be seen in Yasmani Grandal's capacity to hit the ball within the base hit-optimizing launch angle range of -4° to 26°, increasing from 40.8% to 48.6% between last season and this year.

As via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is placed at the 5nd position among the game fields for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high temperatures, more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the hottest temperature at 82°. The Chicago White Sox infield defense profiles as the 4th-worst on the slate today. Maikel Garcia will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

As via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is placed at the 5nd position among the game fields for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts that the game will experience the best hitting conditions. Of all teams today, the Kansas City Royals' infield defense is expected to be the 3rd-worst. Seby Zavala has made big strides with his Barrel% in recent games, improving his 8.3% seasonal rate to 100% over the last 7 days.

Gavin Sheets is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this game. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th park in the league for left-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high temperatures, more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the hottest temperature at 82°. Gavin Sheets will hold the platoon advantage over Zack Greinke in today's matchup.

According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th park in the league for left-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high temperatures, more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the hottest temperature at 82°. Michael Massey will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Dylan Cease in today's matchup. The Chicago White Sox have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Michael Massey has a strong chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

Tim Anderson has gone over 1.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Luis Robert Jr. has gone over 1.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

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

Andrew Benintendi has gone over 1.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Andrew Vaughn has gone over 1.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

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