Boston @ Kansas City Picks & Props

Bobby Witt Jr. has an 87th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.4%) and will be challenged by the game's deepest RF fences in today's game. Out of every team on the slate today, the 2nd-strongest infield defense is that of the the Boston Red Sox.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Wilyer Abreu in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #9 stadium in the majors for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Wilyer Abreu has made big improvements with his Barrel% recently, bettering his 16.1% seasonal rate to 21.9% in the past two weeks.

Cole Ragans will hold the platoon advantage over Jarren Duran in today's game. Jarren Duran has a 98th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (40.9%) but may find it hard to clear the game's 4th-deepest LF fences in today's matchup. Jarren Duran will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's game. Jarren Duran's exit velocity on flyballs has decreased this season; his 94.1-mph average last year has fallen to 90.9-mph. Jarren Duran's average launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls this year (3.9°) is a considerable dropoff from his 8.4° angle last year.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Rafael Devers ranks in the 97th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Rafael Devers is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game. Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #9 stadium in the majors for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

When estimating his BABIP ability, Kristian Campbell is projected as the 11th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kristian Campbell has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (79% of the time), but he is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 9th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Kauffman Stadium ranks as the #9 stadium in the majors for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Vinnie Pasquantino will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats. Vinnie Pasquantino has made substantial gains with his Barrel% in recent games, upping his 10.3% seasonal rate to 20% in the past week's worth of games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jonathan India in the 91st percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Jonathan India is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 9th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Drew Waters in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his BABIP talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 9th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Drew Waters will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

Trevor Story's BABIP skill is projected in the 80th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Trevor Story is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 9th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Rob Refsnyder in the 92nd percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 9th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Cole Ragans throws from, Rob Refsnyder will have an advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 9th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Carlos Narvaez will have the handedness advantage against Cole Ragans in today's matchup. Carlos Narvaez has seen a big gain in his exit velocity on flyballs recently; just compare his 97.9-mph average in the last 14 days to his seasonal average of 88.1-mph.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Alex Bregman ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Alex Bregman is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 9th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 82°, 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 9th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Ceddanne Rafaela will hold the platoon advantage against Cole Ragans in today's matchup. Ceddanne Rafaela has made notable gains with his Barrel% lately, upping his 13% seasonal rate to 20.6% over the last 14 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 9th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Freddy Fermin will have the handedness advantage over Garrett Crochet in today's matchup. Freddy Fermin will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 9th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the plate, Abraham Toro will have the advantage of batting from from his better side against Cole Ragans in this game.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Salvador Perez ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Salvador Perez is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 9th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 82°, 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 92nd percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Maikel Garcia is projected to bat 5th in the batting order today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 9th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Mark Canha has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this year (67% of the time), but he is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 9th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Mark Canha will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Garrett Crochet in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 9th-best ballpark in MLB for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this contest to reach the 4th-highest level of all games today at 82°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Garrett Crochet throws from, Hunter Renfroe will have an advantage in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Hunter Renfroe will hold that advantage in today's game.