Los Angeles @ Kansas City Picks & Props

Maikel Garcia hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 84th percentile) and and will be challenged by baseball's 4th-deepest CF fences today. In the last week's worth of games, Maikel Garcia's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 6.2% down to 0%. In the last two weeks' worth of games, Maikel Garcia's exit velocity on flyballs has decreased from his seasonal mark of 94.1 mph to 91.6 mph. Maikel Garcia's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has fallen off of late, going from 12.1% on the season to 0% over the last 7 days.

Miguel Rojas is projected to bat 6th on the lineup card in this game. This year, Miguel Rojas has been pinch hit for in 21% of his appearances when starting against left-handed starter. Miguel Rojas has a 96th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (39.5%) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's deepest RF fences in today's game. Among every team in action today, the strongest infield defense belongs to the Kansas City Royals. Playing on the road generally lowers hitter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Miguel Rojas in today's matchup.

Mookie Betts pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.4% — 94th percentile) and but may find it hard to clear baseball's 4th-deepest LF fences today. Among every team in action today, the strongest infield defense belongs to the Kansas City Royals. Mookie Betts will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's matchup. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.254) provides evidence that Mookie Betts has experienced some positive variance this year with his .270 actual batting average. Mookie Betts has compiled a .265 BABIP this year, placing in the 19th percentile.

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #8 field in baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The switch-hitting Yonny Hernandez will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side (0) today against Daniel Lynch.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Miguel Vargas ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Miguel Vargas is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 86% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #8 field in baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Nick Pratto is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in today's game. The #8 park in baseball for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Nick Pratto will hold the home field advantage today, which should improve all of his stats.

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #8 field in baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Samad Taylor will have the handedness advantage against Julio Urias in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Samad Taylor will hold that advantage in today's game.

The #8 park in baseball for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Kansas City Royals have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so James Outman can likely count on never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game. James Outman has seen a big increase in his exit velocity recently; just compare his 93-mph average in the past week to his seasonal 88.8-mph figure.

When assessing his BABIP skill, Drew Waters is projected as the 11th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #8 field in baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Drew Waters will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Max Muncy in the 96th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Max Muncy is projected to hit 5th in the batting order today. The #8 park in baseball for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. This game is predicted to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games on the slate today (78%); there is a small but significant connection with increased offense (and decreased Ks) when the weather is humid.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Edward Olivares in the 81st percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Edward Olivares is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this game. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #8 field in baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Salvador Perez ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Salvador Perez is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #8 field in baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

MJ Melendez is penciled in 5th in the lineup in today's game. The #8 park in baseball for boosting batting average to LHB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. This game is predicted to have the 3rd-highest humidity of all games on the slate today (78%); there is a small but significant connection with increased offense (and decreased Ks) when the weather is humid. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and MJ Melendez will hold that advantage today.

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #8 field in baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Dairon Blanco will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Julio Urias today. Dairon Blanco will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Duffy in the 86th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #8 field in baseball for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in MLB, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 3rd-most suitable hitting weather of all games on the slate, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Matt Duffy will hold the platoon advantage against Julio Urias in today's matchup.

Freddie Freeman 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.

J.D. Martinez has gone over 1.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.