Detroit @ Kansas City Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 8th-best ballpark in baseball for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 4th-worst outfield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 8th-best ballpark in baseball for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Extreme flyball batters like Michael Massey generally hit better against extreme groundball pitchers like Tarik Skubal.

23% of the time that Kerry Carpenter has started against a right-handed pitcher this year, he has been lifted for a pinch-hitter. Kerry Carpenter pulls many of his flyballs (34.1% — 82nd percentile) but may find it hard to clear the game's deepest RF fences today. Kerry Carpenter will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today. Over the last two weeks, Kerry Carpenter's Barrel% has experienced a negative regression, plummeting from his seasonal rate of 14.6% down to 0%. Over the last 14 days, Kerry Carpenter's 0% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 21.1%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 8th-best ballpark in baseball for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. The switch-hitting Wenceel Perez will get to bat from his strong side (0) today against Michael Wacha.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dairon Blanco in the 82nd percentile when it comes to his BABIP ability. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #8 park in the game for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-best of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 8th-best ballpark in baseball for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Among all the teams on the slate today, the 4th-worst outfield defense belongs to the Detroit Tigers.

Bobby Witt Jr. has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.6%) and will have to hit them out towards the game's deepest RF fences today. Bobby Witt Jr.'s ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has dropped off recently, falling from 13.5% on the season to 0% over the past 14 days.

When it comes to his BABIP ability, Riley Greene is projected as the 6th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Riley Greene is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 8th-best ballpark in baseball for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gleyber Torres in the 89th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Gleyber Torres is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup today. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #8 park in the game for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Salvador Perez in the 78th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Salvador Perez is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #8 park in the game for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 8th-best ballpark in baseball for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Michael Wacha throws from, Zach McKinstry will have an advantage in today's matchup.

Kauffman Stadium projects as the #8 park in the game for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. The Kansas City Royals infield defense profiles as the 5th-weakest out of all the teams today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 8th-best ballpark in baseball for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Michael Wacha throws from, Trey Sweeney will have an edge in today's matchup.

Kauffman Stadium projects as the #8 park in the game for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Freddy Fermin will hold the platoon advantage against Tarik Skubal in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jonathan India in the 91st percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Jonathan India is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this game. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #8 park in the game for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Kauffman Stadium projects as the #8 park in the game for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Batters such as Javier Baez with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Michael Wacha who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Torkelson in the 84th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Spencer Torkelson is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #8 park in the game for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Kauffman Stadium projects as the #8 park in the game for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-best of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that Tarik Skubal throws from, Nick Loftin will have an advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Maikel Garcia in the 92nd percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Maikel Garcia is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #8 park in the game for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Colt Keith in the 86th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Colt Keith is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 8th-best ballpark in baseball for LHB batting average. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Dillon Dingler's BABIP skill is projected in the 79th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kauffman Stadium projects as the #8 park in the game for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-best of the day for bats.

Mark Canha is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in today's game. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #8 park in the game for RHB batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks. High elevation tends to lead to higher offensive output. The weather report predicts temperatures in this game to reach the 2nd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 85°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 9.2-mph in this contest, the 2nd-best of the day for bats.

Drew Waters has gone over 0.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.