Detroit @ Kansas City Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Randal Grichuk in the 84th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #7 venue in the league for RHB BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Detroit Tigers outfield defense projects as the 3rd-weakest out of all the teams today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for lefty BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Michael Massey will have the handedness advantage against Jack Flaherty in today's matchup. The Detroit Tigers outfield defense projects as the 3rd-weakest out of all the teams today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Colt Keith in the 87th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill. Colt Keith is penciled in 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for lefty BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, 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 stadium in Major League Baseball for lefty BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Stephen Kolek throws from, Trey Sweeney will have an advantage in today's matchup. Trey Sweeney has been unlucky this year, compiling a .258 wOBA despite the leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimating his true talent level to be .287 — a .029 discrepancy.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Torkelson in the 84th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Spencer Torkelson is projected to bat 4th in the batting order today. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #7 venue in the league for RHB BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

When estimating his BABIP skill, Riley Greene is projected as the 12th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Riley Greene is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for lefty BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jonathan India in the 87th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #7 venue in the league for RHB BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The Detroit Tigers outfield defense projects as the 3rd-weakest out of all the teams today.

Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for lefty BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Jack Flaherty throws from, Vinnie Pasquantino will have an edge in today's game.

Maikel Garcia's batting average skill is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Maikel Garcia is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #7 venue in the league for RHB BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Dillon Dingler in the 76th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #7 venue in the league for RHB BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Dillon Dingler has seen a substantial increase in his exit velocity on flyballs of late; just compare his 96.5-mph average over the past two weeks to his seasonal average of 91.9-mph.

Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #7 venue in the league for RHB BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Placing in the 85th percentile, Javier Baez has posted a .327 BABIP this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Kerry Carpenter in the 91st percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Kerry Carpenter is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for lefty BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, 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 stadium in Major League Baseball for lefty BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Jack Flaherty throws from, Adam Frazier will have the upper hand today. The Detroit Tigers outfield defense projects as the 3rd-weakest out of all the teams today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for lefty BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The switch-hitting Wenceel Perez will get to bat from his good side (0) today against Stephen Kolek. Wenceel Perez's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has improved from last season to this one, increasing from 14.1% to 20.5%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Salvador Perez in the 85th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Salvador Perez is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #7 venue in the league for RHB BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, 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 stadium in Major League Baseball for lefty BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Batting from the opposite that Stephen Kolek throws from, Zach McKinstry will have the upper hand today. In the last two weeks, Zach McKinstry's 27.3% 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 Bobby Witt Jr. as the 5th-best hitter in MLB when assessing his batting average skill. Bobby Witt Jr. is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #7 venue in the league for RHB BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gleyber Torres in the 89th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Gleyber Torres is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game. Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #7 venue in the league for RHB BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, 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 stadium in Major League Baseball for lefty BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Kyle Isbel will have the handedness advantage against Jack Flaherty today. The Detroit Tigers outfield defense projects as the 3rd-weakest out of all the teams today.

Mike Yastrzemski is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Kauffman Stadium as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for lefty BABIP. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). Mike Yastrzemski will have the handedness advantage over Jack Flaherty in today's game.

Kauffman Stadium profiles as the #7 venue in the league for RHB BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in the league. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this matchup to reach the 3rd-highest level of all games on the slate today at 83°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts).

Jake Rogers has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.