Pittsburgh @ Kansas City picks

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Andrew McCutchen ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).. Andrew McCutchen is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this game.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 91°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

Vinnie Pasquantino is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 91°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Vinnie Pasquantino will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Oneil Cruz projects as the 6th-best home run hitter in MLB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Oneil Cruz is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this game.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 91°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jonathan India in the 88th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability.. Jonathan India is penciled in 1st in the lineup today.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 91°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Bobby Witt Jr. ranks as the 10th-best batter in the league.. Bobby Witt Jr. is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 91°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

It may be best to expect positive regression for the Pittsburgh Pirates offense the rest of the season, given that the leading projection system (THE BAT X) views them as the unluckiest offense in the game this year.. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the best stadium in the game for walks.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 91°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

Tommy Pham is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 77% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 91°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Tommy Pham will hold the platoon advantage against Kris Bubic in today's game.

Oneil Cruz projects as the 6th-best home run hitter in MLB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).. Oneil Cruz is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this game.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 91°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.

Tommy Pham is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 77% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this year.. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to higher offensive output.. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer strikeouts), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature of all games on the slate today at 91°.. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 8.1-mph in this game, the 3rd-most-favorable of the day for hitters.. Tommy Pham will hold the platoon advantage against Kris Bubic in today's game.

The #1 ballpark in Major League Baseball for suppressing home runs to RHB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium.. HRs are generally less common at stadiums with deep fences, and Kauffman Stadium has the 2nd-deepest in Major League Baseball.. As a switch-hitter who bats worse from the 0 side of the plate, Bryan Reynolds will bat from his weak side against Kris Bubic today.. Playing on the road typically lowers hitter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Bryan Reynolds in today's matchup.. With a .290 wOBA in the last two weeks' worth of games, Bryan Reynolds has been struggling at the plate.