Kansas City @ Detroit Picks & Props

Gio Urshela is projected to bat 8th on the lineup card in this game. The 2nd-deepest centerfield dimensions among all parks are found in Comerica Park. Michael Wacha will have the handedness advantage against Gio Urshela in today's game. The Kansas City Royals outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-strongest out of every team today. Gio Urshela's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has fallen off lately, going from 14.7% on the season to 0% over the last 7 days.

The 2nd-deepest centerfield dimensions among all parks are found in Comerica Park. Hitting from the same side that Michael Wacha throws from, Matt Vierling faces a tough challenge today. The Kansas City Royals outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-strongest out of every team today. In the last week's worth of games, Matt Vierling's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 9.5% down to 0%. Over the last 7 days, Matt Vierling's exit velocity on flyballs has dropped from his seasonal figure of 90.4 mph to 78.4 mph.

Salvador Perez pulls a lot of his flyballs (36.2% — 93rd percentile) and will have to hit them out towards the league's 5th-deepest LF fences in today's game. Salvador Perez will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's matchup. In the last week, Salvador Perez's exit velocity on flyballs has lowered from his seasonal average of 94.6 mph to 90.3 mph. In terms of his batting average, Salvador Perez has been lucky this year. His .281 mark has been considerably higher than the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .260.

The 2nd-deepest centerfield dimensions among all parks are found in Comerica Park. Bobby Witt Jr. will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today. Bobby Witt Jr. has taken a step back with his Barrel% lately; his 14.6% seasonal rate has fallen to 9.5% over the past week. Bobby Witt Jr.'s average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls in recent games (5.6° in the past two weeks) is quite a bit lower than his 8.8° seasonal mark. Despite posting a .412 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Bobby Witt Jr. has had positive variance on his side given the .041 gap between that figure and his estimated true talent wOBA of .371.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Comerica Park as the 6th-best field in MLB for LHB batting average. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Parker Meadows will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael Wacha in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Parker Meadows will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Today, Maikel Garcia 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 38.2% rate (81st percentile). Maikel Garcia will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team in today's matchup. Maikel Garcia's exit velocity on flyballs has decreased this year; his 92.7-mph mark last year has lowered to 89.4-mph. Maikel Garcia's exit velocity on flyballs has declined recently; his 89.4-mph seasonal EV has decreased to 84.2-mph over the last two weeks. Maikel Garcia's launch angle recently (-1.1° in the past 7 days) is considerably lower than his 7.3° seasonal figure.

Comerica Park ranks as the #5 stadium in baseball for righty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Dillon Dingler will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Vinnie Pasquantino in the 89th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Comerica Park as the 5th-best field in MLB for LHB batting average. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Hunter Renfroe has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (80% of the time), but he is projected to bat 5th in the batting order today. Comerica Park ranks as the #5 stadium in baseball for righty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Alex Faedo throws from, Hunter Renfroe will have an edge today.

Comerica Park ranks as the #5 stadium in baseball for righty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Alex Faedo throws from, Paul DeJong will have an edge in today's matchup. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense is that of the the Detroit Tigers.

Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the highest level of all games on the slate at 89°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats across the board, and Jake Rogers will hold that advantage today. Jake Rogers has made sizeable improvements with his Barrel% of late, bettering his 10.9% seasonal rate to 21.4% over the past 14 days. Over the last two weeks, Jake Rogers has significantly improved the launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls: 25.6° compared to his seasonal mark of 21.6°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Garrett Hampson in the 85th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Comerica Park ranks as the #5 stadium in baseball for righty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Alex Faedo throws from, Garrett Hampson will have an advantage in today's matchup.

Justyn-Henry Malloy has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (66% of the time), but he is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game. Comerica Park ranks as the #5 stadium in baseball for righty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats across the board, and Justyn-Henry Malloy will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Comerica Park ranks as the #5 stadium in baseball for righty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Dairon Blanco will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Alex Faedo today. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense is that of the the Detroit Tigers.

Comerica Park ranks as the #5 stadium in baseball for righty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Javier Baez will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats. Javier Baez has made sizeable gains with his Barrel% in recent games, bettering his 7.2% seasonal rate to 21.1% in the last two weeks.

Comerica Park ranks as the #5 stadium in baseball for righty batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Freddy Fermin will have the handedness advantage against Alex Faedo in today's matchup. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 2nd-weakest infield defense is that of the the Detroit Tigers.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Comerica Park as the 5th-best field in MLB for LHB batting average. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Michael Wacha throws from, Zach McKinstry will have an advantage in today's game. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Zach McKinstry will hold that advantage in today's game.

Wenceel Perez is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Comerica Park as the 5th-best field in MLB for LHB batting average. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Wenceel Perez will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Colt Keith in the 81st percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Colt Keith is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Comerica Park as the 5th-best field in MLB for LHB batting average. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Bligh Madris is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Comerica Park as the 5th-best field in MLB for LHB batting average. Built 602 feet above sea level, Comerica Park has the 9th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast projects temperatures in this game to reach the 4th-highest level of all games on the slate at 87°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Bligh Madris will have the handedness advantage against Michael Wacha in today's game.

Kyle Isbel has gone over 0.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

MJ Melendez has gone over 0.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.