Chicago @ Kansas City Picks & Props

Batting from the same side that Shane Smith throws from, Bobby Witt Jr. encounters a tough challenge in today's game. Bobby Witt Jr. has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.5%) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards the game's deepest RF fences today. Bobby Witt Jr.'s average exit velocity has fallen off this year; his 92.7-mph EV last season has dropped to 90.5-mph. Bobby Witt Jr.'s average exit velocity has declined in recent games; his 91.2-mph seasonal EV has lowered to 87.1-mph over the last two weeks.

Kauffman Stadium projects as the #9 ballpark in baseball for LHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Hitters such as Joshua Palacios with extreme groundball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Cole Ragans who skew towards the flyball end of the spectrum. In the past 7 days, Joshua Palacios's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 5.9% up to 25%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Edgar Quero in the 87th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Edgar Quero is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.

Chase Meidroth is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Hitting from the opposite that Cole Ragans throws from, Chase Meidroth will have the upper hand today.

Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jonathan India in the 90th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Jonathan India is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.

Kauffman Stadium projects as the #9 ballpark in baseball for LHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Hitting from the opposite that Shane Smith throws from, Michael Massey will have the upper hand in today's game. Extreme groundball batters like Michael Massey tend to perform better against extreme flyball pitchers like Shane Smith.

Miguel Vargas is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Miguel Vargas will have the handedness advantage over Cole Ragans in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Drew Waters in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #9 ballpark in baseball for LHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. As a switch-hitter who bats better from the 0 side of the dish, Drew Waters will have the advantage of batting from from his good side against Shane Smith in today's matchup.

Kauffman Stadium projects as the #9 ballpark in baseball for LHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Kyle Isbel will hold the platoon advantage against Shane Smith in today's game. Out of every team today, the 4th-worst infield defense belongs to the Chicago White Sox.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Robert Jr. in the 89th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. Luis Robert Jr. is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card today. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.

Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Out of every team today, the 4th-worst infield defense belongs to the Chicago White Sox. Freddy Fermin will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Andrew Vaughn ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Andrew Vaughn is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this game. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Salvador Perez ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Salvador Perez is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this game. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.

Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this game. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #9 ballpark in baseball for LHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Batting from the opposite that Shane Smith throws from, Vinnie Pasquantino will have an edge in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Maikel Garcia in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Maikel Garcia is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today.

Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Hitting from the opposite that Cole Ragans throws from, Lenyn Sosa will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Lenyn Sosa has seen a substantial increase in his exit velocity on flyballs of late; just compare his 99.7-mph average over the past week to his seasonal average of 93.4-mph.

Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 venue in the majors for RHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Batting from the opposite that Cole Ragans throws from, Jacob Amaya will have an edge today. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.209) provides evidence that Jacob Amaya has suffered from bad luck since the start of last season with his .152 actual wOBA.

Kauffman Stadium projects as the #9 ballpark in baseball for LHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation among all major league parks, which generally leads to better offense. This matchup is projected to have the 11th-best weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. In the past week, Matt Thaiss's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 4.4% up to 28.6%. Matt Thaiss has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity of late; just compare his 99.5-mph average over the past week to his seasonal 87.4-mph figure.

Andrew Benintendi has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.