Chicago @ Kansas City Picks & Props

THE BAT X projects MJ Melendez in the 79th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. MJ Melendez is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 7th ballpark in the majors for left-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. MJ Melendez will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Lance Lynn in today's game.

According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 7th ballpark in the majors for left-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Nick Pratto will hold the platoon advantage over Lance Lynn in today's game. Nick Pratto has exhibited some good exit velocity benchmarks recently, averaging 103.7-mph on his flyballs over the last week. Since the start of last season, Nick Pratto has been optimizing his launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls and has achieved a angle of 19°, which ranks among the highest in the league at the 88th percentile. He has done a good job in this regard.

Via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 7th park in the league for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Elvis Andrus has seen a big gain in his exit velocity on flyballs recently; just compare his 96.5-mph average in the last 7 days to his seasonal EV of 87.8-mph. Although THE BAT X estimates his true talent level to be .298, which is a .050 gap, Elvis Andrus has been unlucky this year with a .248 wOBA.

Via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 7th park in the league for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Within the past two weeks, Hanser Alberto has achieved a launch angle of 18.8° which is significantly higher than his seasonal angle of 14.8°. From last year to this one, Hanser Alberto has improved his ability to hit the ball with a launch angle between -4° and 26°, which optimizes for a home run. His percentage has risen from 18.2% to 23.5%.

According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 7th ballpark in the majors for left-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Michael Massey will have the handedness advantage over Lance Lynn in today's game. Despite THE BAT X estimating his true talent level to be .303, Michael Massey has had a stroke of misfortune this year, only compiling a .218 wOBA, resulting in a discrepancy of .085.

Via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 7th park in the league for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. There has been a significant improvement in the exit velocity of Seby Zavala during recent games, with his average speed on flyballs reaching 101.3-mph over the last 7 days, compared to his overall average of 94.3-mph. His seasonal mark has been 7° but Seby Zavala has of late recorded a launch angle of 33.5° in the past 7 days, which is notably higher. Seby Zavala's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has increased from last year to this one, rising from 18.1% to 25%.

THE BAT X projects Salvador Perez in the 88th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Salvador Perez is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this game. Via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 7th park in the league for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Lately, Salvador Perez has enhanced his Barrel% sizeablely, rising from his seasonal rate of 9.6% to 15.6% in the past 14 days.

MLB ranks Kauffman Stadium's right field fences as the deepest. Recently, Vinnie Pasquantino has experienced a decrease in his mark exit velocity, as his seasonal figure of 91.8 mph has dropped to 89.2 mph over the last 7 days.

THE BAT X projects Edward Olivares in the 82nd percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Edward Olivares is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this game. Via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 7th park in the league for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. There is a significant increase in Edward Olivares's average launch figure on the balls he has hit hardest this season, which stands at 12.1°, compared to his figure of 7.3° in the previous season.

Via THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 7th park in the league for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, 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. The Chicago White Sox infield defense profiles as the 4th-worst of all teams on the slate today.

Gavin Sheets is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 7th ballpark in the majors for left-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Gavin Sheets will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Brad Keller in today's game. Gavin Sheets has made significant strides with his Barrel% in recent games, upping his 5.4% seasonal rate to 15.4% in the past 7 days.

According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 7th ballpark in the majors for left-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A significant increase in Yasmani Grandal's exit velocity on flyballs has been observed of late, evidenced by his EV of 93-mph in the past two weeks' worth of games in comparison to his seasonal EV of 89.9-mph. Yasmani Grandal's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has improved of late, rising from 16% on the season to 31% over the past two weeks. Yasmani Grandal's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better from last year to this one, going from 40.8% to 48.1%.

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

Nate Eaton has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

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

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

Matt Duffy has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

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

Tim Anderson 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.