Detroit @ Kansas City Picks & Props

Nick Maton is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is ranked as the 5th venue in the majors in terms of LHB batting average. Due to its 4th-highest elevation in the majors, Kauffman Stadium typically results in increased offensive output. The weather report forecasts the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Nick Maton will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Brady Singer in today's matchup.

This season, Nick Pratto has mainly batted in the back-half of the order (57% of the time), however, it's expected that he will bat 1st in the lineup for this game. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is ranked as the 5th venue in the majors in terms of LHB batting average. Due to its 4th-highest elevation in the majors, Kauffman Stadium typically results in increased offensive output. The weather report forecasts the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Nick Pratto will hold the platoon advantage over Michael Lorenzen today.

According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is ranked as the 5th venue in the majors in terms of LHB batting average. Due to its 4th-highest elevation in the majors, Kauffman Stadium typically results in increased offensive output. The weather report forecasts the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Nicky Lopez will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael Lorenzen in today's game. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst of all teams on the slate.

Kauffman Stadium has the 2nd-largest outfield in the league — generally bad for home runs. Brady Singer will have the handedness advantage against Javier Baez in today's game. Javier Baez will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's matchup. With a 8.1% rate last year, Javier Baez had difficulties with his Barrel%, which has now decreased to 2.4% this year. The mark exit velocity of Javier Baez has recently decreased, with his seasonal figure of 88.1 mph dropping to 82 mph in the past week.

This season, Michael Massey mostly batted in the later part of the batting order (77% of the time); however, for this matchup, he is expected to hit in the 5th spot. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is ranked as the 5th venue in the majors in terms of LHB batting average. Due to its 4th-highest elevation in the majors, Kauffman Stadium typically results in increased offensive output. The weather report forecasts the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Michael Massey will have the handedness advantage over Michael Lorenzen in today's game.

Zach McKinstry is projected to hit 1st in the lineup today. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is ranked as the 5th venue in the majors in terms of LHB batting average. Due to its 4th-highest elevation in the majors, Kauffman Stadium typically results in increased offensive output. The weather report forecasts the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Zach McKinstry will hold the platoon advantage over Brady Singer today.

When estimating his batting average talent, Vinnie Pasquantino is ranked in the 94th percentile by THE BAT X projects. Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is ranked as the 5th venue in the majors in terms of LHB batting average. Due to its 4th-highest elevation in the majors, Kauffman Stadium typically results in increased offensive output. The weather report forecasts the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

THE BAT X projects MJ Melendez in the 77th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. MJ Melendez is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this matchup. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is ranked as the 5th venue in the majors in terms of LHB batting average. Due to its 4th-highest elevation in the majors, Kauffman Stadium typically results in increased offensive output. The weather report forecasts the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

THE BAT projection system ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 5th stadium in the league for right-handed batting average. Due to its 4th-highest elevation in the majors, Kauffman Stadium typically results in increased offensive output. The weather report forecasts the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Riley Greene has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.4%) and will have to hit them out towards the game's 4th-deepest LF fences today. Riley Greene will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player today.

According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium is ranked as the 5th venue in the majors in terms of LHB batting average. Due to its 4th-highest elevation in the majors, Kauffman Stadium typically results in increased offensive output. The weather report forecasts the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Akil Baddoo will hold the platoon advantage against Brady Singer in today's matchup. Akil Baddoo has seen a notable gain in his exit velocity of late; just compare his 95.8-mph average in the last week's worth of games to his seasonal 89.1-mph figure.

When it comes to his BABIP capskill, Maikel Garcia is projected in the 79th percentile by THE BAT X. THE BAT projection system ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 5th stadium in the league for right-handed batting average. Due to its 4th-highest elevation in the majors, Kauffman Stadium typically results in increased offensive output. The weather report forecasts the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst of all teams on the slate.

THE BAT X projects Spencer Torkelson in the 77th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Spencer Torkelson is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today. THE BAT projection system ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 5th stadium in the league for right-handed batting average. Due to its 4th-highest elevation in the majors, Kauffman Stadium typically results in increased offensive output. The weather report forecasts the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Andy Ibanez is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. THE BAT projection system ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 5th stadium in the league for right-handed batting average. Due to its 4th-highest elevation in the majors, Kauffman Stadium typically results in increased offensive output. The weather report forecasts the 2nd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Comparing his EV of 96.7 mph this year to last season's EV of 92.8 mph, Andy Ibanez has exhibited a noteworthy increase in his exit velocity on flyballs.

THE BAT X projects Matt Vierling in the 82nd percentile when estimating his batting average ability. THE BAT projection system ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 5th stadium in the league for right-handed batting average. Due to its 4th-highest elevation in the majors, Kauffman Stadium typically results in increased offensive output. The weather report forecasts the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Matt Vierling has seen a big gain in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 98.6-mph average in the past week to his seasonal 91.1-mph average.

THE BAT projection system ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 5th stadium in the league for right-handed batting average. Due to its 4th-highest elevation in the majors, Kauffman Stadium typically results in increased offensive output. The weather report forecasts the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. In notching a .326 BABIP since the start of last season, Eric Haase is positioned in the 83rd percentile.

THE BAT projection system ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 5th stadium in the league for right-handed batting average. Due to its 4th-highest elevation in the majors, Kauffman Stadium typically results in increased offensive output. The weather report forecasts the 3rd-best hitting weather of all games on the slate today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst of all teams on the slate.

Salvador Perez has gone over 1.5 in 3 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.