Minnesota @ Kansas City Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Trevor Larnach in the 83rd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Trevor Larnach is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in today's game. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #4 field in MLB for left-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. Trevor Larnach has hit one of the hardest balls in MLB in the past week — 111.3-mph — which is a strong measure of recent form and raw power.

When estimating his BABIP skill, Edouard Julien is projected as the 11th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #4 field in MLB for left-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 past week, Edouard Julien has averaged an impressive 106.1-mph exit velocity on his flyballs, an advanced measure of home run potential. Edouard Julien has been honed in on the ideal launch angle for base hits of late, striking balls between -4° and 26° 60% of the time in the past week's worth of games.

Low humidity has a small but significant link with less offense (and more Ks), and the weather report calls for the 4th-least humid conditions of the day at 32%. Pablo Lopez will hold the platoon advantage against Bobby Witt Jr. in today's game. Bobby Witt Jr. has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.6%) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of the game's deepest RF fences in today's matchup. Bobby Witt Jr.'s speed has fallen off this year. His 30.49 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last year sits at 29.55 ft/sec now.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the majors for RHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Willi Castro has been lifting the ball well of late, compiling a 24.2° launch angle over the last two weeks. Willi Castro has been unlucky in regards to his wOBA since the start of last season; his .317 figure is considerably lower than his .352 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Willi Castro ranks in the 94th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to optimize base hits (48% rate since the start of last season).

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the majors for RHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Christian Vazquez will have the handedness advantage over Cole Ragans in today's game. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.232) suggests that Christian Vazquez has suffered from bad luck since the start of last season with his .215 actual batting average.

Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #4 field in MLB for left-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. Vinnie Pasquantino will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Pablo Lopez in today's game. The Minnesota Twins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Vinnie Pasquantino stands a good chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Mark Canha ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the majors for RHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats across the board, and Mark Canha will hold that advantage today. Mark Canha has exhibited good plate discipline since the start of last season, checking in at the 82nd percentile with a 1.85 K/BB rate.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the majors for RHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output.

Michael Massey is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #4 field in MLB for left-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. Michael Massey will have the handedness advantage over Pablo Lopez today. The Minnesota Twins have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Michael Massey has a strong chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Carlos Correa in the 93rd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Carlos Correa is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the majors for RHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Carlos Correa will have the handedness advantage against Cole Ragans today.

Ryan Jeffers is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the majors for RHB 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 Cole Ragans throws from, Ryan Jeffers will have an advantage in today's game.

Jose Miranda has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (86% of the time), but he is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the majors for RHB 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 Cole Ragans throws from, Jose Miranda will have an advantage in today's matchup. Placing in the 90th percentile, Jose Miranda has put up a .282 batting average since the start of last season.

Salvador Perez is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the majors for RHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Extreme flyball bats like Salvador Perez tend to be more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Pablo Lopez. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats in all categories, and Salvador Perez will hold that advantage in today's game.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Jonathan India ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jonathan India is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the majors for RHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Jonathan India will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the majors for RHB 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 Cole Ragans throws from, Harrison Bader will have an advantage in today's game. 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%.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Byron Buxton ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Byron Buxton is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the majors for RHB 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 Cole Ragans throws from, Byron Buxton will have an edge in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ty France in the 79th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the majors for RHB 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 Cole Ragans throws from, Ty France will have an edge in today's game. Ty France's ability to hit the ball at a base hit-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better from last season to this one, increasing from 41.6% to 56%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the majors for RHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Hunter Renfroe will hold that advantage in today's game.

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #4 field in MLB for left-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. MJ Melendez will hold the platoon advantage over Pablo Lopez in today's game. MJ Melendez will probably have the upper hand against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Minnesota Twins has just 1 same-handed RP. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats across the board, and MJ Melendez will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #4 field in MLB for left-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. Batting from the opposite that Pablo Lopez throws from, Kyle Isbel will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Kyle Isbel has a good chance to have an edge against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Minnesota Twins has just 1 same-handed RP. Kyle Isbel will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Maikel Garcia in the 89th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 4th-best field in the majors for RHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Maikel Garcia will hold that advantage in today's game. Over the past week, Maikel Garcia's swing has been well optimized for home runs, notching a 25% of balls hit with a launch angle in the optimal range of 23° to 34°.