Chicago @ Detroit props

In the league, Comerica Park's CF fences are the 2nd-deepest. Drew Thorpe will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Gio Urshela in today's matchup. Gio Urshela has negatively regressed with his Barrel% recently; his 5.5% seasonal rate has fallen to 0% over the last week. Gio Urshela's average exit velocity has declined this year; his 87.5-mph EV last year has lowered to 85.5-mph. Gio Urshela has been cold recently, with his seasonal exit velocity of 85.5-mph dropping to 82.9-mph in the past week.

Matt Vierling has been lifted for a pinch-hitter 10% of the time when starting against a northpaw this year. In the league, Comerica Park's CF fences are the 2nd-deepest. Drew Thorpe will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Matt Vierling in today's game. Matt Vierling has been cold of late, with his seasonal exit velocity of 90.8-mph dropping to 86.4-mph over the last week. Compared to his seasonal figure of 13.6°, Matt Vierling has produced a noticeably lower launch angle (-7.5°) in the past two weeks' worth of games.

This year, Colt Keith has been lifted for a pinch-hitter in 22% of his appearances when starting against right-handed pitcher. In the league, Comerica Park's CF fences are the 2nd-deepest. In the last 14 days, Colt Keith's exit velocity on flyballs has decreased from his seasonal figure of 88.1 mph to 79.4 mph. Colt Keith has notched a .256 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) this year, ranking in the 9th percentile.

Kenta Maeda will hold the platoon advantage against Tommy Pham in today's matchup. In today's matchup, Tommy Pham is at a disadvantage facing the league's 2nd-deepest CF center field fences given that he hits his flyballs towards center field at a 39.4% rate (96th percentile). Tommy Pham will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's game. Tommy Pham has been cold lately, with his seasonal exit velocity of 90.8-mph dropping to 87.9-mph in the past 7 days. Tommy Pham's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has decreased in recent games, falling from 11% on the season to 5.9% over the past two weeks.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Robert in the 94th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. Luis Robert is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Comerica Park grades out as the #5 ballpark in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The weather report expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

When assessing his BABIP ability, Riley Greene is projected as the 5th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Riley Greene is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game. The #5 ballpark in MLB for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The weather report expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Andrew Benintendi has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.6%) but may find it hard to clear the game's 5th-deepest LF fences in today's game. Playing on the road generally diminishes batter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Andrew Benintendi today. Andrew Benintendi has compiled a .245 wOBA (the best measure of overall offense) this year, checking in at the 6th percentile. Andrew Benintendi has posted a .229 BABIP this year, checking in at the 8th percentile.

Comerica Park grades out as the #5 ballpark in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The weather report expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Chicago White Sox outfield defense grades out as the 3rd-weakest out of every team on the slate today. Justyn-Henry Malloy will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Gavin Sheets is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this game. The #5 ballpark in MLB for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The weather report expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Kenta Maeda throws from, Gavin Sheets will have the upper hand today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Mark Canha in the 80th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Mark Canha is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this matchup. Comerica Park grades out as the #5 ballpark in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The weather report expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Comerica Park grades out as the #5 ballpark in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The weather report expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Lenyn Sosa has been hot lately, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 89.9-mph to 93.2-mph in the last week's worth of games. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.249) implies that Lenyn Sosa has been unlucky since the start of last season with his .211 actual batting average.

The #5 ballpark in MLB for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The weather report expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Chicago White Sox outfield defense grades out as the 3rd-weakest out of every team on the slate today. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Wenceel Perez will hold that advantage in today's game.

Comerica Park grades out as the #5 ballpark in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The weather report expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Chicago White Sox outfield defense grades out as the 3rd-weakest out of every team on the slate today. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Jake Rogers will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The #5 ballpark in MLB for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The weather report expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Zach McKinstry will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Drew Thorpe today. The Chicago White Sox outfield defense grades out as the 4th-weakest out of every team on the slate today.

Comerica Park grades out as the #5 ballpark in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The weather report expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The #5 ballpark in MLB for boosting batting average to LHB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Comerica Park. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The weather report expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Nicky Lopez will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Kenta Maeda in today's game. Extreme groundball bats like Nicky Lopez tend to perform better against extreme flyball pitchers like Kenta Maeda.

Comerica Park grades out as the #5 ballpark in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The weather report expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Chicago White Sox outfield defense grades out as the 3rd-weakest out of every team on the slate today. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Ryan Kreidler will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Vaughn in the 87th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Andrew Vaughn is penciled in 5th on the lineup card today. Comerica Park grades out as the #5 ballpark in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The weather report expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Comerica Park grades out as the #5 ballpark in the game for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest elevation in the majors, which often leads to higher offensive output. The weather report expects temperatures in this game to reach the 5th-highest level on the slate at 91°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). There has been a significant improvement in Paul DeJong's launch angle from last season's 16.8° to 21.1° this season. Paul DeJong's average launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls of late (29.2° over the last two weeks) is significantly better than his 20.9° seasonal mark.

Carson Kelly has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.