Kansas City @ Athletics Picks & Props

Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in the league for right-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Home field advantage typically boosts batter metrics in all categories, and Max Schuemann will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Max Schuemann has had bad variance on his side thus far when it comes to his batting average this year; his .200 mark is a good deal lower than his .228 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Max Schuemann has shown good plate discipline this year, ranking in the 87th percentile with a 1.69 K/BB rate.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Maikel Garcia in the 96th percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Maikel Garcia is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this game. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in the league for right-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Among every team on the slate today, the weakest outfield defense is that of the Athletics.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 8th-best park in the majors for LHB batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Jac Caglianone will have the handedness advantage over Luis Morales in today's game. Among every team on the slate today, the weakest outfield defense is that of the Athletics. Compared to his seasonal average of 4.9°, Jac Caglianone has significantly improved his launch angle recently, posting a 39° mark in the last week.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Darell Hernaiz in the 84th percentile when it comes to his batting average talent. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in the league for right-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Darell Hernaiz will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats. When it comes to his batting average, Darell Hernaiz has had bad variance on his side this year. His .236 BA falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .260.

Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 8th-best park in the majors for LHB batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Vinnie Pasquantino will hold the platoon advantage against Luis Morales today. Among every team on the slate today, the weakest outfield defense is that of the Athletics.

When estimating his batting average talent, Jacob Wilson is projected as the 15th-best batter in MLB by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jacob Wilson is penciled in 5th in the lineup today. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in the league for right-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Jacob Wilson will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in the league for right-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Brett Harris will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats. Brett Harris has made sizeable improvements with his Barrel% in recent games, improving his 4.1% seasonal rate to 28.6% over the last week. Brett Harris has been hot of late, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 83.2-mph to 96.8-mph in the past week's worth of games.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 8th-best park in the majors for LHB batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Luis Morales throws from, Carter Jensen will have an edge today. Among every team on the slate today, the weakest outfield defense is that of the Athletics. In the last 14 days, Carter Jensen's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 22% up to 25.7%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bobby Witt Jr. as the 6th-best hitter in the majors as it relates to his batting average skill. Bobby Witt Jr. is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in today's game. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in the league for right-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Among every team on the slate today, the weakest outfield defense is that of the Athletics.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Lawrence Butler ranks in the 75th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 8th-best park in the majors for LHB batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Michael Wacha throws from, Lawrence Butler will have an advantage in today's matchup. Lawrence Butler will hold the home field advantage today, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Salvador Perez in the 87th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Salvador Perez is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this game. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in the league for right-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Among every team on the slate today, the weakest outfield defense is that of the Athletics.

Brent Rooker projects as the 16th-best batter in the majors, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Brent Rooker is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in this game. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in the league for right-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Brent Rooker will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Shea Langeliers ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Shea Langeliers is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Sutter Health Park ranks as the #8 park in the league for right-handed batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Shea Langeliers will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Soderstrom in the 86th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Tyler Soderstrom is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 8th-best park in the majors for LHB batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Tyler Soderstrom will hold the platoon advantage against Michael Wacha in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 8th-best park in the majors for LHB batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Luis Morales throws from, Adam Frazier will have an advantage in today's matchup. Among every team on the slate today, the weakest outfield defense is that of the Athletics. Last season, Adam Frazier had an average launch angle of 11.9° on his hardest-contacted balls, while this year it has significantly increased to 16.6°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nick Kurtz in the 96th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Nick Kurtz is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 8th-best park in the majors for LHB batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Nick Kurtz will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael Wacha today.

Mike Yastrzemski is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 8th-best park in the majors for LHB batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Luis Morales throws from, Mike Yastrzemski will have an advantage in today's game. Among every team on the slate today, the weakest outfield defense is that of the Athletics.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) profiles Sutter Health Park as the 8th-best park in the majors for LHB batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to CF at 10.4-mph in this game, the 2nd-most-favorable of the day for batters. Carlos Cortes will hold the platoon advantage against Michael Wacha in today's matchup. Carlos Cortes will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

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

Michael Massey has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.