Pittsburgh @ Kansas City Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew McCutchen in the 83rd percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Andrew McCutchen is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game. The #7 park in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Oneil Cruz in the 95th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Oneil Cruz is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best park in MLB for left-handed BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Spencer Horwitz is penciled in 1st in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best park in MLB for left-handed BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Seth Lugo throws from, Spencer Horwitz will have an advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ke'Bryan Hayes in the 76th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. The #7 park in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Extreme groundball bats like Ke'Bryan Hayes tend to perform better against extreme flyball pitchers like Seth Lugo.

The #7 park in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Henry Davis's quickness has gotten better this season. His 27.73 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 28.21 ft/sec now. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.304) implies that Henry Davis has experienced some negative variance this year with his .263 actual wOBA.

Mitch Keller will have the handedness advantage over Bobby Witt Jr. today. Bobby Witt Jr. has an 86th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.1%) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's deepest RF fences today. The Pittsburgh Pirates infield defense profiles as the 2nd-strongest out of every team today. Bobby Witt Jr.'s exit velocity on flyballs has fallen off in recent games; his 94.7-mph seasonal mark has fallen to 75-mph in the last 7 days.

Tommy Pham has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (78% of the time), but he is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today. The #7 park in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitters such as Tommy Pham with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Seth Lugo who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryan Reynolds in the 94th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Bryan Reynolds is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best park in MLB for left-handed BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The #7 park in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Nick Loftin will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats. Compared to his seasonal average of 15.9°, Nick Loftin has significantly improved his launch angle in recent games, posting a 33.3° figure over the last 7 days.

Salvador Perez is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this game. The #7 park in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Extreme flyball batters like Salvador Perez tend to be more successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Mitch Keller.

Joey Bart's BABIP ability is projected in the 80th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #7 park in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Joey Bart's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has increased from last year to this one, rising from 43.1% to 51.6%.

Maikel Garcia's batting average talent is projected to be in the 94th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Maikel Garcia is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game. The #7 park in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, 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 7th-best park in MLB for left-handed BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Kyle Isbel will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mitch Keller in today's matchup. Kyle Isbel will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats.

The #7 park in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Freddy Fermin will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best park in MLB for left-handed BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Mitch Keller throws from, Jac Caglianone will have an advantage today. Jac Caglianone will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the 86th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. The #7 park in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Extreme groundball bats like Isiah Kiner-Falefa tend to perform better against extreme flyball pitchers like Seth Lugo.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Jonathan India ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jonathan India is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card today. The #7 park in the league for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, 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 7th-best park in MLB for left-handed BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). John Rave will hold the platoon advantage over Mitch Keller today. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats in all categories, and John Rave will hold that advantage in today's game.

Vinnie Pasquantino is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best park in MLB for left-handed BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude in the league. High elevation often leads to more offense. The weather report predicts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 4th-highest level on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Mitch Keller throws from, Vinnie Pasquantino will have the upper hand in today's game.