Arizona @ Kansas City Picks & Props

Ryne Nelson will have the handedness advantage against Bobby Witt Jr. today. Bobby Witt Jr. has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.5%) and will be challenged by the game's deepest RF fences in today's game. The Arizona Diamondbacks infield defense profiles as the 3rd-best out of every team today. Bobby Witt Jr. has been lucky this year, posting a .407 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .370 — a .037 discrepancy.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best stadium in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Ryne Nelson throws from, Kyle Isbel will have the upper hand in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best stadium in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters.

Gabriel Moreno's batting average ability is projected to be in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in MLB for right-handed batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). In the last two weeks' worth of games, Gabriel Moreno's 64.7% rate of hitting balls at a base hit-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 38.6%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Corbin Carroll in the 87th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Corbin Carroll is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best stadium in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Ketel Marte projects as the 18th-best hitter in the game, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Ketel Marte is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best stadium in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Vinnie Pasquantino ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best stadium in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in MLB for right-handed batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters. Home field advantage typically improves batter metrics across the board, and Freddy Fermin will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alek Thomas in the 76th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best stadium in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Eugenio Suarez ranks in the 78th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in MLB for right-handed batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Christian Walker in the 93rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Christian Walker is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in MLB for right-handed batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Maikel Garcia in the 90th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in MLB for right-handed batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best stadium in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters. Geraldo Perdomo has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs of late; just compare his 90.5-mph average over the past two weeks to his seasonal EV of 87.6-mph.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in MLB for right-handed batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Hunter Renfroe will hold that advantage in today's game. Hunter Renfroe's exit velocity on flyballs has decreased of late; his 91.8-mph seasonal EV has decreased to 89.4-mph over the last week.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Joc Pederson in the 93rd percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Joc Pederson is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best stadium in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Michael Massey is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best stadium in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters.

Jake McCarthy's BABIP ability is projected in the 84th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jake McCarthy is penciled in 5th in the batting order in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 81% 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 stadium in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Adam Frazier has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (69% of the time), but he is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best stadium in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Drew Waters in the 93rd percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best stadium in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the best of the day for batters.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Salvador Perez ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Salvador Perez is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in MLB for right-handed batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather forecast forecasts temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the slate today at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).