Tampa Bay @ Kansas City Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Siri in the 88th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #2 ballpark in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats.

Hitting from the same side that Zack Littell throws from, Bobby Witt Jr. encounters a tough challenge in today's matchup. Bobby Witt Jr. has a 91st percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37%) and will be challenged by baseball's deepest RF fences in today's game. The Tampa Bay Rays outfield defense grades out as the 3rd-best out of every team on the slate today.

Isaac Paredes is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #2 ballpark in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats.

Today, Vinnie Pasquantino is at a disadvantage facing the league's deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the pull field at a 35.3% rate (89th percentile). The Tampa Bay Rays outfield defense grades out as the 3rd-best out of every team on the slate today. Over the last 14 days, Vinnie Pasquantino's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 7.6% down to 0%. In notching a .239 BABIP this year, Vinnie Pasquantino has performed in the 10th percentile.

Hitting from the same side that Zack Littell throws from, Maikel Garcia will be at a disadvantage in today's matchup. Maikel Garcia has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.7%) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards MLB's deepest RF fences in today's matchup. The Tampa Bay Rays outfield defense grades out as the 3rd-best out of every team on the slate today. From last season to this one, Maikel Garcia's flyball exit velocity has decreased from an average of 92.7 mph to 90.4 mph. In the last two weeks, Maikel Garcia's exit velocity on flyballs has fallen from his seasonal mark of 90.4 mph to 88.1 mph.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Randy Arozarena in the 95th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill. Randy Arozarena is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #2 ballpark in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #2 ballpark in MLB for LHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats. Richie Palacios will have the handedness advantage against Brady Singer in today's matchup... and moreover, Singer has a large platoon split.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brandon Lowe in the 91st percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Brandon Lowe is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #2 ballpark in MLB for LHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #2 ballpark in MLB for LHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats.

Given Brady Singer's large platoon split, Yandy Diaz will be at an enormous disadvantage hitting from the same side of the dish in today's game. Yandy Diaz has a 98th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (41.6%) and will be challenged by the league's deepest RF fences today. Typically, hitters like Yandy Diaz who hit a lot of flyballs generally hit worse when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of flyballs such as Brady Singer. Yandy Diaz will be at a disadvantage playing away from home in today's matchup. Yandy Diaz's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls this season (-0.5°) is considerably worse than his 4.9° mark last year.

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #2 ballpark in MLB for LHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Zack Littell throws from, MJ Melendez will have an edge in today's matchup.

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #2 ballpark in MLB for LHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats. Ben Rortvedt will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Brady Singer today... and even more favorably, Singer has a large platoon split.

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #2 ballpark in MLB for LHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats. Kyle Isbel will have the handedness advantage against Zack Littell in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Salvador Perez in the 84th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Salvador Perez is penciled in 4th in the batting order in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #2 ballpark in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #2 ballpark in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats across the board, and Hunter Renfroe will hold that advantage today.

Michael Massey is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #2 ballpark in MLB for LHB batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to more offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this game to reach the highest level on the schedule today at 90°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 12.7-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for bats.

Josh Lowe has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Freddy Fermin has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.