Chicago @ Detroit Picks & Props

Michael Lorenzen will have the handedness advantage against Andrew Vaughn in today's game. Hitting towards MLB's 2nd-deepest CF fences today, Andrew Vaughn frequently sends his flyballs to center field (38.4% — 78th percentile) with little luck. Andrew Vaughn will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's game. Despite having a seasonal rate of 8.2%, Andrew Vaughn's Barrel% has taken a hit of late, dropping down to 0% in the past week. Andrew Vaughn's average exit velocity has dropped off in recent games; his 90.7-mph seasonal figure has dropped to 85.9-mph in the last week's worth of games.

As per THE BAT projection system, Comerica Park is placed at the 10nd position among the majors venues for right-handed batting average. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. The Chicago White Sox infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst on the slate. Zack Short will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

THE BAT X projects Yoan Moncada in the 84th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Yoan Moncada is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card today. Comerica Park profiles as the #10 venue in Major League Baseball for lefty batting average, per THE BAT projection system. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation.

Comerica Park has the 2nd-deepest centerfield dimensions in Major League Baseball. Michael Lorenzen will hold the platoon advantage against Luis Robert in today's game. Luis Robert will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today. In terms of his wOBA and overall offense, Luis Robert has had positive variance on his side this year. His .367 mark has been quite a bit higher than THE BAT X's version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .339. Posting a 6.02 K/BB rate this year, Luis Robert has displayed weak plate discipline, grading out in the 5th percentile.

As per THE BAT projection system, Comerica Park is placed at the 10nd position among the majors venues for right-handed batting average. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. The Chicago White Sox infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst on the slate. Jonathan Schoop will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats. Jonathan Schoop has experienced some negative variance in regards to his batting average since the start of last season; his .204 rate is a fair amount lower than his .228 Expected Batting Average (based on THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data).

When assessing his batting average skill, Andrew Benintendi is ranked in the 92nd percentile by THE BAT X projects. Andrew Benintendi is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in this game. Comerica Park profiles as the #10 venue in Major League Baseball for lefty batting average, per THE BAT projection system. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Andrew Benintendi will hold the platoon advantage over Michael Lorenzen today.

Riley Greene is projected as the 4th-best hitter in MLB when evaluating his BABIP ability, according to THE BAT X. Riley Greene is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this game. Comerica Park profiles as the #10 venue in Major League Baseball for lefty batting average, per THE BAT projection system. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Riley Greene will have the handedness advantage over Jesse Scholtens in today's matchup.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Spencer Torkelson ranks in the 78th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Spencer Torkelson is penciled in 3rd in the lineup today. As per THE BAT projection system, Comerica Park is placed at the 10nd position among the majors venues for right-handed batting average. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. The Chicago White Sox infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst on the slate.

As it relates to his batting average talent, Matt Vierling is ranked in the 84th percentile by THE BAT X projects. As per THE BAT projection system, Comerica Park is placed at the 10nd position among the majors venues for right-handed batting average. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. The Chicago White Sox infield defense grades out as the 3rd-worst on the slate. Matt Vierling will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Nick Maton is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup. Comerica Park profiles as the #10 venue in Major League Baseball for lefty batting average, per THE BAT projection system. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Nick Maton will have the handedness advantage against Jesse Scholtens in today's game. The Chicago White Sox infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst on the slate.

Comerica Park profiles as the #10 venue in Major League Baseball for lefty batting average, per THE BAT projection system. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Gavin Sheets will hold the platoon advantage against Michael Lorenzen in today's game. A considerable increase has been observed in Gavin Sheets's average launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls in the past two weeks, reaching 22° compared to his seasonal angle of 12.9°. Gavin Sheets's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has increased from last year to this one, increasing from 16.7% to 20%.

When estimating his BABIP captalent, Romy Gonzalez is projected in the 90th percentile by THE BAT X. As per THE BAT projection system, Comerica Park is placed at the 10nd position among the majors venues for right-handed batting average. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Over the last week's worth of games, Romy Gonzalez has significantly increased his Barrel% from a seasonal rate of 14.7% to 30%, showcasing notable gains in his performance. Recently, Romy Gonzalez' exit velocity on flyballs has noticeably gaind, averageident from his 101.7-mph average in the last 7 days as compared to his seasonal average of 96.7-mph.

This season, Eric Haase mostly batted in the later part of the batting order (73% of the time); however, for this matchup, he is expected to hit in the 4th spot. As per THE BAT projection system, Comerica Park is placed at the 10nd position among the majors venues for right-handed batting average. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. The Chicago White Sox infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst on the slate. Eric Haase will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Comerica Park profiles as the #10 venue in Major League Baseball for lefty batting average, per THE BAT projection system. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Akil Baddoo will have the handedness advantage over Jesse Scholtens in today's game. The Chicago White Sox infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst on the slate. Akil Baddoo will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

As per THE BAT projection system, Comerica Park is placed at the 10nd position among the majors venues for right-handed batting average. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. The Chicago White Sox infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst on the slate. Andy Ibanez will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats. A significant rise in Andy Ibanez's exit velocity on flyballs is EVident this year as his average of 96.7 mph is much lower than last year's 92.8 mph EV.

Yasmani Grandal is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this game. Comerica Park profiles as the #10 venue in Major League Baseball for lefty batting average, per THE BAT projection system. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Yasmani Grandal has seen a big increase in his exit velocity on flyballs in recent games; just compare his 95.8-mph average in the past 14 days to his seasonal average of 91.4-mph. His seasonal angle has been 12.7° but Yasmani Grandal has recently recorded a launch angle of 33.7° in the last 7 days, which is notably higher.

Assessing his overall offensive captalent, Jake Burger scores in the 79th percentile in THE BAT X projects. As per THE BAT projection system, Comerica Park is placed at the 10nd position among the majors venues for right-handed batting average. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Jake Burger has made big improvements with his Barrel%, improving his 15.3% rate last season to 23.2% this year. Comparing his EV of 99 mph this season to last season's EV of 95.7 mph, Jake Burger has exhibited a noteworthy increase in his exit velocity on flyballs.

THE BAT X projects Javier Baez in the 81st percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Javier Baez is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this game. As per THE BAT projection system, Comerica Park is placed at the 10nd position among the majors venues for right-handed batting average. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. The Chicago White Sox infield defense grades out as the 3rd-worst on the slate.

Zach McKinstry is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this game. Comerica Park profiles as the #10 venue in Major League Baseball for lefty batting average, per THE BAT projection system. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Zach McKinstry will have the handedness advantage over Jesse Scholtens today. The Chicago White Sox infield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst on the slate.

As per THE BAT projection system, Comerica Park is placed at the 10nd position among the majors venues for right-handed batting average. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. Jackson Frazier has displayed good hitting qualities lately as he has been consistently maintaining a 39.5° launch angle with a standard deviation in the last week's worth of games.

As per THE BAT projection system, Comerica Park is placed at the 10nd position among the majors venues for right-handed batting average. At the 9th-highest elevation among all parks, Comerica Park typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. On the slate, the Detroit Tigers' infield defense is expected to be the worst. The percentage of Seby Zavala's ability to hit the ball at an optimal launch angle for home runs (between -4° and 26°) has increased from 18.1% to 21.7% between last season and this season. Recently, Seby Zavala has improved his capability to strike the ball at a launch angle that maximizes BABIP, which ranges from -4° to 26°, resulting in an increase from 52.2% to 60% over the last 7 days.

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