Minnesota @ Kansas City Picks & Props

The weather report calls for the 7th-best hitting weather on the schedule today, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The wind projects to be blowing in from LF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the 3rd-best of the day for mound aces. Simeon Woods Richard will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bobby Witt Jr. today. Bobby Witt Jr. has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.6%) but may find it hard to clear the league's deepest RF fences in today's matchup. Extreme groundball batters like Bobby Witt Jr. are generally less successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Simeon Woods Richard.

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Over the past two weeks, Harrison Bader's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 26.7% up to 26.7%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Byron Buxton in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Byron Buxton is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Over the past 7 days, Byron Buxton has posted a 56.8° launch angle, lifting the ball well and indicating strong home run potential.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Carlos Correa in the 93rd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Carlos Correa is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card today. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. In the last week's worth of games, Carlos Correa's maximum exit velocity (a good measure of recent form and raw power) has been 110.1-mph, which qualifies as one of the hardest-hit balls in the league.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Wallner in the 85th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Matt Wallner is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Matt Wallner will hold the platoon advantage over Michael Lorenzen today.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Trevor Larnach ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Trevor Larnach is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hitting from the opposite that Michael Lorenzen throws from, Trevor Larnach will have an edge today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ty France in the 79th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Ty France is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Compared to last year, Ty France has improved his ability to hit the ball at a launch angle ideal for base hits, increasing his percentage of balls hit between -4° and 26° from 41.6% to 56% this season.

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.232) suggests that Christian Vazquez has had bad variance on his side since the start of last season with his .215 actual batting average.

Vinnie Pasquantino is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Vinnie Pasquantino will hold the platoon advantage over Simeon Woods Richard today. The Minnesota Twins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Vinnie Pasquantino has a strong chance of holding the advantage against every reliever all game.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Jonathan India ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jonathan India is penciled in 1st in the lineup in today's game. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Out of all the teams playing today, the 13th-worst infield defense is that of the Minnesota Twins.

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Checking in at the 90th percentile, Jose Miranda sports a .282 batting average since the start of last season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Maikel Garcia in the 89th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Extreme flyball hitters like Maikel Garcia tend to perform better against extreme groundball pitchers like Simeon Woods Richard. Out of all the teams playing today, the 13th-worst infield defense is that of the Minnesota Twins.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. As a switch-hitter who is best from the 0 side of the plate, Willi Castro will get to bat from his good side against Michael Lorenzen today. Willi Castro has been lifting the ball well lately, notching a 24.2° launch angle in the past two weeks. Willi Castro has been unlucky in regards to his wOBA since the start of last season; his .317 rate is a good deal lower than his .352 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Batting from the opposite that Simeon Woods Richard throws from, MJ Melendez will have an advantage today. MJ Melendez is likely to have the upper hand against every reliever from start to finish, since the bullpen of the Minnesota Twins only has 1 same-handed RP. Out of all the teams playing today, the 13th-worst infield defense is that of the Minnesota Twins.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Hitting from the opposite that Simeon Woods Richard throws from, Kyle Isbel will have the upper hand today. Kyle Isbel is likely to have the upper hand against every reliever for the whole game, since the bullpen of the Minnesota Twins only has 1 same-handed RP. Out of all the teams playing today, the 13th-worst infield defense is that of the Minnesota Twins.

Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Out of all the teams playing today, the 13th-worst infield defense is that of the Minnesota Twins. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Hunter Renfroe will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

When estimating his BABIP talent, Edouard Julien is projected as the 11th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Batting from the opposite that Michael Lorenzen throws from, Edouard Julien will have the upper hand in today's game. Edouard Julien has exhibited some good exit velocity indicators lately, averaging 106.1-mph on his flyballs over the past 7 days.

Michael Massey is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the league for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Batting from the opposite that Simeon Woods Richard throws from, Michael Massey will have an advantage in today's game. The Minnesota Twins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Michael Massey has a strong chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the 'pen all game.

Salvador Perez is penciled in 4th in the lineup today. Kauffman Stadium grades out as the #4 field in the league for right-handed batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Out of all the teams playing today, the 13th-worst infield defense is that of the Minnesota Twins. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Salvador Perez will hold that advantage today.