Cleveland @ Kansas City Picks & Props

Batting from the same side that Triston McKenzie throws from, Bobby Witt Jr. will have a tough matchup today. Bobby Witt Jr. has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.5%) but may find it hard to clear the game's deepest RF fences today. The Cleveland Guardians infield defense grades out as the strongest out of all the teams playing today. Bobby Witt Jr. has struggled with his Barrel% in recent games; his 14.6% seasonal rate has fallen off to 4.4% in the last two weeks' worth of games. Bobby Witt Jr. has been cold lately, with his seasonal exit velocity of 92.6-mph dropping to 87.1-mph over the last week.

Triston McKenzie will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Maikel Garcia in today's matchup. Maikel Garcia hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39% — 93rd percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's 4th-deepest CF fences in today's game. The Cleveland Guardians infield defense grades out as the strongest out of all the teams playing today. Cleveland's #1-ranked outfield defense on the slate today poses a formidable challenge for Maikel Garcia, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs. Maikel Garcia has struggled with his Barrel% lately; his 5.1% seasonal rate has decreased to 0% over the past 14 days.

Jose Ramirez pulls a lot of his flyballs (40.6% — 99th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards the league's deepest RF fences in today's matchup. Jose Ramirez will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's matchup. In the past week, Jose Ramirez's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 8.3% down to 0%. Jose Ramirez's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has decreased from last season to this one, going from 44.3% to 33.3%. In the last two weeks, Jose Ramirez's 17.9% rate of hitting balls at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 33.3%.

Steven Kwan has a 96th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (39%) and will have to hit them out towards the league's 4th-deepest LF fences in today's matchup. Playing on the road typically reduces hitter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Steven Kwan in today's matchup. Despite posting a .429 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Steven Kwan has been very fortunate given the .119 difference between that mark and his estimated true talent wOBA of .310.

Vinnie Pasquantino pulls a lot of his flyballs (35% — 87th percentile) and will have to hit them out towards baseball's deepest RF fences today. The Cleveland Guardians infield defense grades out as the strongest out of all the teams playing today. Vinnie Pasquantino has struggled with his Barrel% in recent games; his 8.5% seasonal rate has fallen to 0% in the last 7 days. Vinnie Pasquantino's exit velocity on flyballs has decreased lately; his 92.9-mph seasonal EV has dropped off to 82.3-mph in the past week. Checking in at the 12th percentile, Vinnie Pasquantino sports a .241 BABIP this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Freeman in the 91st percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #2 venue in Major League 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 Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather forecast expects the most favorable hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, David Fry ranks in the 76th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). David Fry is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this game. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #2 venue in Major League 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 Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather forecast expects the most favorable hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Andres Gimenez is projected to bat 6th in the batting order today, which would be a downgrade from his 85% rate of hitting in the top-half of the lineup this season. Kauffman Stadium has the deepest RF fences among all major league stadiums. Playing on the road generally lowers batter stats in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Andres Gimenez today. Andres Gimenez's launch angle in recent games (3.8° over the past 14 days) is a significant dropoff from his 8.2° seasonal angle. Andres Gimenez's average launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls this season (6.3°) is a significant dropoff from his 10.5° mark last year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gabriel Arias in the 87th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #2 venue in Major League 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 Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather forecast expects the most favorable hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters.

Hunter Renfroe is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 98% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #2 venue in Major League 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 Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather forecast expects the most favorable hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters.

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #2 venue in Major League 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 Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather forecast expects the most favorable hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Freddy Fermin will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in the game for left-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather forecast expects the most favorable hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters. In the last 7 days, Brayan Rocchio's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 3.4% up to 10%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Salvador Perez in the 83rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Salvador Perez is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #2 venue in Major League 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 Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather forecast expects the most favorable hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Daniel Schneemann is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this game, which would be an upgrade from his 100% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in the game for left-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather forecast expects the most favorable hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters.

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #2 venue in Major League 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 Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather forecast expects the most favorable hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters. Austin Hedges's launch angle this season (22°) is considerably higher than his 15.7° angle last season.

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #2 venue in Major League 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 Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather forecast expects the most favorable hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters. Nick Loftin will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in the game for left-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather forecast expects the most favorable hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters. Bo Naylor will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Alec Marsh in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in the game for left-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather forecast expects the most favorable hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Triston McKenzie throws from, Kyle Isbel will have an edge in today's game.

Michael Massey is penciled in 5th in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in the game for left-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather forecast expects the most favorable hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, MJ Melendez ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in the game for left-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather forecast expects the most favorable hitting weather of all games today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters.