Minnesota @ Detroit Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Max Kepler in the 10th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. The 2nd-deepest centerfield fences in the majors are found in Comerica Park. Max Kepler will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player today. Max Kepler's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has decreased from last season to this one, going from 44.2% to 38.4%. Using Statcast metrics, Max Kepler ranks in the 25th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average this year at .235.

The 2nd-deepest centerfield fences in the majors are found in Comerica Park. Bailey Ober will hold the platoon advantage over Matt Vierling in today's game. Matt Vierling's average exit velocity has declined recently; his 89.2-mph seasonal average has decreased to 80.6-mph over the last week. Matt Vierling's launch angle this year (8°) is a considerable dropoff from his 12° angle last season. In the last 14 days, Matt Vierling's 2.9% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 14%.

The 2nd-deepest centerfield fences in the majors are found in Comerica Park. Alex Faedo will hold the platoon advantage over Carlos Correa in today's matchup. Carlos Correa will be at a disadvantage playing on the road today. Carlos Correa's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has dropped off in recent games, going from 13.1% on the season to 9.7% in the last 14 days. Carlos Correa ranks in the 19th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34°, the launch angle range that tends to result the most in home runs (13.1% rate this year).

As it relates to his BABIP skill, Riley Greene is projected as the best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Riley Greene is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game. The #5 venue in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Javier Baez in the 81st percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Comerica Park as the 5th-best park in MLB for right-handed batting average. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the slate today. Extreme groundball bats like Javier Baez usually hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Bailey Ober.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan Jeffers in the 76th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Comerica Park as the 5th-best park in MLB for right-handed batting average. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the slate today. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the worst among all the teams in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Comerica Park as the 5th-best park in MLB for right-handed batting average. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the slate today. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the worst among all the teams in action today. Kyle Farmer has seen a substantial improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs this season; just compare his 93.8-mph average to last year's 90-mph EV.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Jorge Polanco ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jorge Polanco is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. The #5 venue in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the slate today.

The #5 venue in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the slate today. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the worst among all the teams in action today. Willi Castro has seen a sizeable gain in his exit velocity on flyballs this year; just compare his 89.6-mph average to last season's 85.7-mph average.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Comerica Park as the 5th-best park in MLB for right-handed batting average. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the slate today. The Minnesota Twins infield defense grades out as the 5th-worst among every team today. Eric Haase will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The #5 venue in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the slate today. Nick Maton will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bailey Ober in today's game. The Minnesota Twins infield defense grades out as the 4th-worst among every team today.

Akil Baddoo is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card today, which would be an upgrade from his 75% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. The #5 venue in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the slate today. Akil Baddoo will have the handedness advantage against Bailey Ober today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Torkelson in the 78th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Spencer Torkelson is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Comerica Park as the 5th-best park in MLB for right-handed batting average. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the slate today.

The #5 venue in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the slate today. Joey Gallo will have the handedness advantage against Alex Faedo in today's matchup. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the worst among all the teams in action today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Comerica Park as the 5th-best park in MLB for right-handed batting average. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the slate today. Extreme flyball batters like Miguel Cabrera tend to be more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Bailey Ober. The Minnesota Twins infield defense grades out as the 5th-worst among every team today.

The #5 venue in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the slate today. Zach McKinstry will hold the platoon advantage against Bailey Ober in today's matchup. The Minnesota Twins infield defense grades out as the 5th-worst among every team today.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Kerry Carpenter ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Kerry Carpenter is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in today's game. The #5 venue in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Edouard Julien as the 7th-best batter in baseball when it comes to his BABIP talent. Edouard Julien is projected to bat 1st in the lineup today. The #5 venue in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the slate today.

Matt Wallner is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this game. The #5 venue in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to more offense. In terms of temperature and humidity, the weather forecast predicts for the 5th-best hitting conditions on the slate today. Matt Wallner will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Alex Faedo in today's matchup.

Michael A. Taylor has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Andy Ibanez has gone over 0.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.