Athletics @ Kansas City Picks & Props

Bobby Witt Jr. has an 87th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.4%) and will have to hit them out towards baseball's deepest RF fences in today's matchup. Typically, batters like Bobby Witt Jr. who hit a lot of flyballs tend to be less successful when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of flyballs such as Jeffrey Springs.

Home runs are generally less common at venues with deep fences, and Kauffman Stadium has the 2nd-deepest in the league. Playing on the road generally lowers batter stats in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Jacob Wilson in today's matchup. Jacob Wilson's exit velocity on flyballs has declined of late; his 86.8-mph seasonal EV has fallen off to 82.9-mph in the past two weeks. Compared to his seasonal mark of 1.4°, Jacob Wilson's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls has dropped significantly in recent games (-3.3° in the past 14 days). Jacob Wilson has been cold in recent games, putting up a 0% Barrel% (an advanced standard to measure power) over the past 7 days.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Lawrence Butler ranks in the 81st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Lawrence Butler is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 field in the majors for left-handed base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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).

Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 field in the majors for left-handed base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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).

Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 field in the majors for left-handed base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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 typically boosts batter metrics across the board, and Kyle Isbel will hold that advantage today.

Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 field in the majors for left-handed base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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).

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Tyler Soderstrom ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Tyler Soderstrom is projected to hit 4th in the batting order today. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 field in the majors for left-handed base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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).

Maikel Garcia hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 93rd percentile) and will have to hit them out towards baseball's 4th-deepest CF fences today. Maikel Garcia's average exit velocity has dropped off lately; his 90.9-mph seasonal average has fallen off to 87.4-mph in the past week. Maikel Garcia's ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has dropped off in recent games, falling from 13.9% on the season to 0% in the past week's worth of games. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Maikel Garcia's true offensive skill to be a .316, providing some evidence that he has been very fortunate this year given the .046 gap between that figure and his actual .362 wOBA. Maikel Garcia has done a weak job optimizing his launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls. His 5.7° mark is among the lowest in the game this year (9th percentile).

Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 field in the majors for left-handed base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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). 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%.

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 projects as the #9 venue in the league for righty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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).

Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #9 field in the majors for left-handed base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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 typically improves batter stats across the board, and Vinnie Pasquantino will hold that advantage in today's game.

Kauffman Stadium projects as the #9 venue in the league for righty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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). Freddy Fermin will have the handedness advantage against Jeffrey Springs in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and Freddy Fermin will hold that advantage today.

Drew Waters's BABIP talent is projected in the 89th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kauffman Stadium projects as the #9 venue in the league for righty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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 typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Drew Waters will hold that advantage in today's game.

Kauffman Stadium projects as the #9 venue in the league for righty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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). Nick Loftin will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Jeffrey Springs in today's game. Nick Loftin will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats.

Max Muncy has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (75% of the time), but he is penciled in 5th in the lineup in today's game. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #9 venue in the league for righty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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). Hitting from the opposite that Noah Cameron throws from, Max Muncy will have an edge today.

Kauffman Stadium projects as the #9 venue in the league for righty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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). Batting from the opposite that Noah Cameron throws from, Luis Urias will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Luis Urias has exhibited favorable plate discipline this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile with a 1.27 K/BB rate.

Austin Wynns is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 100% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #9 venue in the league for righty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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). Austin Wynns will hold the platoon advantage against Noah Cameron today.

When assessing his BABIP ability, Denzel Clarke is projected as the 8th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kauffman Stadium projects as the #9 venue in the league for righty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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). Denzel Clarke will hold the platoon advantage over Noah Cameron in today's game.

Mark Canha is penciled in 5th on the lineup card today. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #9 venue in the league for righty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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). Batting from the opposite that Jeffrey Springs throws from, Mark Canha will have an advantage today.

Salvador Perez is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #9 venue in the league for righty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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). Hitting from the opposite that Jeffrey Springs throws from, Salvador Perez will have an advantage in today's matchup.

Kauffman Stadium projects as the #9 venue in the league for righty base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). 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). Hitting from the opposite that Noah Cameron throws from, Willie MacIver will have an advantage today.

Jonathan India has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.