Texas @ Kansas City Picks & Props

The #7 venue in the majors for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°. Rowdy Tellez will hold the platoon advantage against Seth Lugo in today's matchup. Rowdy Tellez has made sizeable strides with his Barrel%, upping his 8.1% rate last year to 15.2% this year.

Batting from the same side that Merrill Kelly throws from, Bobby Witt Jr. will have a disadvantage in today's game. In today's game, Bobby Witt Jr. is at a disadvantage facing the league's deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the opposite field at a 34.9% rate (85th percentile). Bobby Witt Jr.'s exit velocity on flyballs has decreased recently; his 94.7-mph seasonal EV has fallen off to 92.5-mph in the past two weeks.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Evan Carter ranks in the 76th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Evan Carter is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game. The #7 venue in the majors for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Wyatt Langford ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Wyatt Langford is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°.

Kauffman Stadium has the deepest right field dimensions in Major League Baseball. Corey Seager will be at a disadvantage playing on the road today. Corey Seager's average exit velocity has decreased recently; his 93.1-mph seasonal mark has lowered to 90.4-mph in the last two weeks' worth of games. Corey Seager's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has decreased from last season to this one, decreasing from 21.5% to 16.1%.

Josh Smith is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game. The #7 venue in the majors for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°. Josh Smith will have the handedness advantage over Seth Lugo in today's game.

The #7 venue in the majors for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°. Compared to last year, Jonah Heim has improved his ability to hit the ball at a launch angle ideal for home runs, increasing his percentage of balls hit between 23° and 34° from 11.1% to 15.7% this season. Jonah Heim's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has increased lately, going from 15.7% on the season to 29.4% in the last two weeks.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Josh Jung in the 87th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. Josh Jung is projected to bat 5th in the batting order today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°. Luke Maile will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Jonathan India ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Jonathan India will hold that advantage in today's game.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Joc Pederson ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Joc Pederson is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in this game. The #7 venue in the majors for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°.

Vinnie Pasquantino is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. The #7 venue in the majors for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°. Hitting from the opposite that Merrill Kelly throws from, Vinnie Pasquantino will have the upper hand in today's game.

The #7 venue in the majors for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°. Kyle Isbel will hold the platoon advantage over Merrill Kelly in today's matchup. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and Kyle Isbel will hold that advantage today.

As it relates to his overall offensive ability, Marcus Semien ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°. In the last week, Marcus Semien's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 6.8% up to 14.3%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Maikel Garcia in the 96th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Maikel Garcia is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Salvador Perez in the 86th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Salvador Perez is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°.

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 5th in the batting order in today's game. The #7 venue in the majors for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°. Adam Frazier will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Merrill Kelly today.

The #7 venue in the majors for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°. John Rave will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Merrill Kelly in today's matchup. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter metrics across the board, and John Rave will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

Mike Yastrzemski is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. The #7 venue in the majors for boosting BABIP to left-handed batters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°. Mike Yastrzemski will have the handedness advantage against Merrill Kelly in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed BABIP. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude in Major League Baseball, which tends to lead to better offense. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the highest temperatures of all games on the slate at 89°. Kyle Higashioka has seen a big gain in his exit velocity this year; just compare his 90.4-mph average to last year's 88.4-mph figure.

Nick Loftin has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.