Athletics @ Kansas City picks

Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. There has been a significant improvement in JJ Bleday's launch angle from last year's 18.6° to 23.5° this season.. In the last 7 days, JJ Bleday's 44.4% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 17.1%.. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates JJ Bleday's true offensive talent to be a .324, suggesting that he has had some very poor luck this year given the .030 disparity between that mark and his actual .294 wOBA.

As it relates to his home run ability, Nicholas Kurtz ranks in the 88th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

As it relates to his home run skill, Tyler Soderstrom ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Tyler Soderstrom is projected to hit 4th in the batting order today.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Based on Statcast metrics, Tyler Soderstrom ranks in the 80th percentile for offensive ability per the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) this year at .344.

When it comes to his home run skill, Lawrence Butler ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Lawrence Butler is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this matchup.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Lawrence Butler's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better of late, rising from 44.6% on the season to 60.6% over the last 14 days.

Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Jac Caglianone will hold that advantage in today's matchup.. In the last week, Jac Caglianone has displayed impressive power, recording a a 17.6% Barrel% (an advanced stat to evaluate power).. Over the past two weeks, Jac Caglianone has averaged an impressive 104.7-mph exit velocity on his flyballs, an advanced measure of home run potential.

Brent Rooker projects as the 15th-best hitter in baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Brent Rooker is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Batting from the opposite that Noah Cameron throws from, Brent Rooker will have the upper hand today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Salvador Perez in the 89th percentile when it comes to his home run ability.. Salvador Perez is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Hitting from the opposite that Jeffrey Springs throws from, Salvador Perez will have an advantage in today's matchup.

It is expected that we will see a Huge Hitters Umpire (Ramon De Jesus) calling pitches today.. The #1 park in baseball for boosting walks, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 2nd-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Among all starting pitchers, Noah Cameron's fastball velocity of 91.4 mph ranks in the 23rd percentile this year.

When it comes to his home run skill, Lawrence Butler ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Lawrence Butler is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this matchup.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).. Lawrence Butler's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-maximizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better of late, rising from 44.6% on the season to 60.6% over the last 14 days.

The Kansas City Royals have been the 7th-unluckiest offense in baseball this year, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), and are likely to perform better in future games. It is expected that we will see a Huge Hitters Umpire (Ramon De Jesus) calling pitches today.. The #1 park in baseball for boosting walks, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).