Detroit @ Kansas City Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in the league for LHB base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Seth Lugo throws from, Trey Sweeney will have an advantage today. Over the last 14 days, Trey Sweeney has improved his Barrel% substantially, increasing it from his seasonal rate of 6.9% to 21.4%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Riley Greene as the 12th-best hitter in the league when it comes to his BABIP skill. Riley Greene is projected to bat 4th in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in the league for LHB base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, 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 stadium in the league for LHB base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). As a switch-hitter who performs better from the 0 side of the dish, Wenceel Perez will have the advantage of batting from from his good side against Seth Lugo in this game. Compared to last year, Wenceel Perez 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 14.1% to 20.5% this season.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gleyber Torres in the 89th percentile when it comes to his batting average ability. Gleyber Torres is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best venue in Major League Baseball for righty base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, 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 stadium in the league for LHB base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Michael Massey will have the handedness advantage against Chris Paddack today. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the weakest among every team on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in the league for LHB base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Zach McKinstry will hold the platoon advantage over Seth Lugo in today's game. Over the past 14 days, Zach McKinstry's 24.3% rate of hitting balls at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) shows big improvement over his seasonal rate of 16.2%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Torkelson in the 84th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Spencer Torkelson is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best venue in Major League Baseball for righty base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best venue in Major League Baseball for righty base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Javier Baez has compiled a .326 BABIP this year, ranking in the 82nd percentile.

When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Jonathan India ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best venue in Major League Baseball for righty base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the weakest among every team on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in the league for LHB base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Chris Paddack throws from, Kyle Isbel will have an edge in today's matchup. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the weakest among every team on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Colt Keith in the 88th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Colt Keith is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in the league for LHB base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Kerry Carpenter ranks in the 91st percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Kerry Carpenter is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in the league for LHB base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bobby Witt Jr. as the 5th-best hitter in MLB when it comes to his batting average ability. Bobby Witt Jr. is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best venue in Major League Baseball for righty base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Dillon Dingler's BABIP skill is projected in the 76th percentile by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best venue in Major League Baseball for righty base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Dillon Dingler has seen a big increase in his exit velocity on flyballs lately; just compare his 96.5-mph average over the last two weeks to his seasonal mark of 91.9-mph.

Maikel Garcia's batting average talent is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Maikel Garcia is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best venue in Major League Baseball for righty base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Salvador Perez ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Salvador Perez is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best venue in Major League Baseball for righty base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, 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 stadium in the league for LHB base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Hitting from the opposite that Chris Paddack throws from, Adam Frazier will have an edge today. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the weakest among every team on the slate today.

Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in the league for LHB base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Vinnie Pasquantino will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Chris Paddack in today's game.

Mike Yastrzemski is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in the league for LHB base hits. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the majors. High elevation generally leads to better offense. The weather report forecasts temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level on the schedule today at 81°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Mike Yastrzemski will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Chris Paddack in today's matchup.