Washington @ Kansas City Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects James Wood as the best batter in baseball when assessing his BABIP talent. James Wood is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best park in the game for lefty base hits. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.

Hitting from the same side that Cade Cavalli throws from, Bobby Witt Jr. will be in a tough position in today's game. Bobby Witt Jr. has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.6%) and will be challenged by the game's deepest RF fences in today's matchup. Bobby Witt Jr.'s ability to hit the ball at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has decreased lately, falling from 13.6% on the season to 6.5% over the last two weeks.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Daylen Lile in the 79th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best park in the game for lefty base hits. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Compared to his seasonal average of 13.7°, Daylen Lile has significantly improved his launch angle in recent games, posting a 30° mark over the past 7 days.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Brady House in the 95th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill. The #7 ballpark in the game for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Brady House will hold the platoon advantage against Bailey Falter in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Garcia Jr. in the 94th percentile as it relates to his batting average skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best park in the game for lefty base hits. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Despite posting a .303 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Luis Garcia Jr. has been unlucky given the .019 difference between that mark and his estimated true talent wOBA of .322.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects CJ Abrams in the 79th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. CJ Abrams is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best park in the game for lefty base hits. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Randal Grichuk ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The #7 ballpark in the game for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and Randal Grichuk will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best park in the game for lefty base hits. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Kyle Isbel will have the handedness advantage over Cade Cavalli in today's matchup. Kyle Isbel will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Maikel Garcia's batting average ability is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Maikel Garcia is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this matchup. The #7 ballpark in the game for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Salvador Perez in the 86th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Salvador Perez is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The #7 ballpark in the game for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nathaniel Lowe in the 75th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Nathaniel Lowe is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best park in the game for lefty base hits. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Jonathan India ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The #7 ballpark in the game for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Jonathan India will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats.

Vinnie Pasquantino is penciled in 3rd in the batting order today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best park in the game for lefty base hits. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Vinnie Pasquantino will hold the platoon advantage over Cade Cavalli in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best park in the game for lefty base hits. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Adam Frazier will have the handedness advantage against Cade Cavalli in today's matchup. Adam Frazier will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Josh Bell ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Josh Bell is penciled in 4th in the batting order in today's game. The #7 ballpark in the game for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid.

The #7 ballpark in the game for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Nick Loftin will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats. Nick Loftin has seen a significant improvement in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 89-mph average to last season's 83.6-mph mark.

Mike Yastrzemski is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best park in the game for lefty base hits. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Mike Yastrzemski will have the handedness advantage over Cade Cavalli in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jacob Young in the 84th percentile when assessing his BABIP skill. The #7 ballpark in the game for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Batting from the opposite that Bailey Falter throws from, Jacob Young will have the upper hand in today's game.

The #7 ballpark in the game for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Riley Adams will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bailey Falter in today's game. Riley Adams has been hot of late, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 90.8-mph to 93.2-mph in the last week's worth of games.

Paul DeJong is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 73% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. The #7 ballpark in the game for boosting base hits to right-handed batters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in the league, which tends to lead to higher offensive output. This game is expected to have the 2nd-highest humidity on the slate (75%); there is a small but significant correlation with increased offense (and decreased whiffs) when the weather is humid. Hitting from the opposite that Bailey Falter throws from, Paul DeJong will have an edge in today's game.

Dylan Crews has gone over 0.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

John Rave has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.