Kansas City @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

Angel Stadium projects as the #9 ballpark in the game for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Hunter Renfroe will hold the platoon advantage against Reid Detmers in today's game. Among all the teams today, the 12th-best infield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Angels.

Mickey Moniak is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order today, which would be an upgrade from his 59% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. Angel Stadium grades out as the #9 stadium in the league for left-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Mickey Moniak will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael Wacha today.

Angel Stadium grades out as the #9 stadium in the league for left-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Among all the teams today, the 12th-best infield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Angels. Michael Massey has had some very poor luck with his wOBA since the start of last season; his .287 figure is a good deal lower than his .314 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nolan Schanuel in the 86th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Nolan Schanuel is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this matchup. Angel Stadium grades out as the #9 stadium in the league for left-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters.

Nelson Velazquez is penciled in 5th in the lineup in today's game. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 ballpark in the game for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Reid Detmers throws from, Nelson Velazquez will have an edge today.

Willie Calhoun is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this matchup. Angel Stadium grades out as the #9 stadium in the league for left-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Michael Wacha throws from, Willie Calhoun will have an advantage in today's matchup.

Bobby Witt Jr. projects as the 17th-best batter in the majors, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Bobby Witt Jr. is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 ballpark in the game for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters.

Angel Stadium grades out as the #9 stadium in the league for left-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Cole Tucker will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should improve all of his stats. Cole Tucker has recorded a .354 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, ranking in the 90th percentile for hitting ability according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Taylor Ward in the 96th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Taylor Ward is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 ballpark in the game for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters.

Angel Stadium projects as the #9 ballpark in the game for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Zach Neto will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats. Zach Neto has done a strong job optimizing his launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls. His 18.9° figure is among the highest in MLB since the start of last season (87th percentile).

Angel Stadium projects as the #9 ballpark in the game for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats in all categories, and Jo Adell will hold that advantage today. Since the start of last season, Jo Adell's flyball exit velocity (an advanced stat to measure power) ranks in the 99th percentile at 100.3 mph.

In Major League Baseball, Angel Stadium's LF dimensions are the 10th-deepest. Playing on the road typically lessens batter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Maikel Garcia today. Since the start of last season, Maikel Garcia's 4.5% Barrel%, a reliable stat for measuring power, places him in the 15th percentile among his peers.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Vinnie Pasquantino in the 92nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Vinnie Pasquantino is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game. Angel Stadium grades out as the #9 stadium in the league for left-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters.

Angel Stadium projects as the #9 ballpark in the game for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.4-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Reid Detmers throws from, Freddy Fermin will have the upper hand today. Among all the teams today, the 13th-best infield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Angels.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Logan O'Hoppe ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Logan O'Hoppe has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (83% of the time), but he is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card today. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 ballpark in the game for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters.

Ehire Adrianza has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (67% of the time), but he is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in today's game. Angel Stadium grades out as the #9 stadium in the league for left-handed BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Ehire Adrianza will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Salvador Perez in the 78th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Salvador Perez is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in today's game. Angel Stadium projects as the #9 ballpark in the game for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters.

Angel Stadium projects as the #9 ballpark in the game for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Dairon Blanco will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Reid Detmers in today's matchup. Among all the teams today, the 12th-best infield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Angels.

Angel Stadium projects as the #9 ballpark in the game for RHB BABIP, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). According to the weather forecast, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the 3rd-best for pitching of all games on the slate. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Reid Detmers throws from, Garrett Hampson will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Among all the teams today, the 12th-best infield defense is that of the the Los Angeles Angels.