Kansas City @ Chicago props

Wrigley Field ranks as the #21 ballpark in the league for lefty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Pete Crow-Armstrong pulls many of his flyballs (35.9% — 92nd percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of the game's 5th-deepest RF fences today. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Pete Crow-Armstrong's true offensive talent to be a .328, implying that he has experienced some positive variance this year given the .034 disparity between that mark and his actual .362 wOBA. By putting up a 5.24 K/BB rate this year, Pete Crow-Armstrong has demonstrated weak plate discipline, placing in the 7th percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Wrigley Field as the 10th-worst stadium in MLB for right-handed batting average. Batting from the same side that Colin Rea throws from, Bobby Witt Jr. will have a disadvantage today. Bobby Witt Jr. has an 84th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.8%) and will have to hit them out towards the league's 5th-deepest RF fences in today's matchup. Typically, bats like Bobby Witt Jr. who hit a lot of flyballs usually hit worse when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of flyballs such as Colin Rea. Out of every team playing today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the the Chicago Cubs.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Vinnie Pasquantino in the 11th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. Wrigley Field ranks as the #21 ballpark in the league for lefty batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Vinnie Pasquantino pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (36.4% — 94th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards the league's 5th-deepest RF fences today. Out of every team playing today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the the Chicago Cubs. Playing on the road generally lowers batter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Vinnie Pasquantino today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Wrigley Field as the 10th-worst stadium in MLB for right-handed batting average. Colin Rea will have the handedness advantage against Salvador Perez today. Extreme flyball hitters like Salvador Perez tend to perform worse against extreme flyball pitchers like Colin Rea. Out of every team playing today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the the Chicago Cubs. Playing on the road generally lowers hitter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Salvador Perez in today's matchup.

Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the highest temperatures of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Colin Rea throws from, Kyle Isbel will have the upper hand in today's game.

Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the highest temperatures of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Matt Shaw will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to boost all of his stats. In the past week, Matt Shaw's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 5.1% up to 28.6%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Wrigley Field as the 10th-worst stadium in MLB for right-handed batting average. Seth Lugo will hold the platoon advantage against Seiya Suzuki today. Extreme flyball hitters like Seiya Suzuki tend to perform worse against extreme flyball pitchers like Seth Lugo. Seiya Suzuki's average exit velocity has dropped off of late; his 92.5-mph seasonal average has fallen off to 86.9-mph in the past two weeks' worth of games.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Ian Happ ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ian Happ is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the highest temperatures of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nico Hoerner as the 17th-best hitter in baseball when assessing his batting average ability. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the highest temperatures of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats in all categories, and Nico Hoerner will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jonathan India in the 86th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Jonathan India is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this game. In the league, Wrigley Field's left field fences are the 5th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the highest temperatures of the day at 91°.

Carson Kelly has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (50% of the time), but he is penciled in 4th in the lineup today. In the league, Wrigley Field's left field fences are the 5th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the highest temperatures of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters.

Kyle Tucker projects as the 7th-best hitter in the game, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kyle Tucker is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the highest temperatures of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters.

Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the highest temperatures of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Seth Lugo throws from, Reese McGuire will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally improves batter stats across the board, and Reese McGuire will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Wrigley Field as the 10th-worst stadium in MLB for right-handed batting average. Batting from the same side that Colin Rea throws from, Maikel Garcia faces a tough challenge in today's matchup. Maikel Garcia has an 89th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.7%) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards the league's 5th-deepest RF fences in today's game. Out of every team playing today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the the Chicago Cubs. Maikel Garcia will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today's matchup.

In the league, Wrigley Field's left field fences are the 5th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the highest temperatures of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Extreme groundball hitters like Tyler Tolbert are generally more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Colin Rea.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Busch in the 93rd percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Michael Busch is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the highest temperatures of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Dansby Swanson ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). In the league, Wrigley Field's left field fences are the 5th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the highest temperatures of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters.

Adam Frazier has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (84% of the time), but he is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this game. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the highest temperatures of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Adam Frazier will have the handedness advantage over Colin Rea in today's matchup.

Jac Caglianone is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup, which would be an upgrade from his 100% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the highest temperatures of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Colin Rea throws from, Jac Caglianone will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

In the league, Wrigley Field's left field fences are the 5th-shallowest. Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the highest temperatures of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Freddy Fermin has put up a .317 BABIP this year, placing in the 75th percentile.

Built 599 feet above sea level, Wrigley Field has the 10th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball, which often leads to higher offensive output. High temperatures are strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer Ks), and the weather forecast forecasts the highest temperatures of the day at 91°. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 10.4-mph in this contest, the most-favorable of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Colin Rea throws from, John Rave will have an edge in today's game. John Rave is remarkably fast, placing in the 95th percentile in Sprint Speed at 29.31 ft/sec this year.