Kansas City @ Athletics Picks & Props

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Tyler Tolbert ranks in the 8th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Tyler Tolbert is projected to bat 9th in the lineup in today's game. Tyler Tolbert has been pulled from the game early 62% of the time when starting against a southpaw this year. Sutter Health Park has the 6th-deepest LF fences among all major league stadiums. Tyler Tolbert will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team today.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Jonathan India ranks in the 86th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Sutter Health Park grades out as the #8 field in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Hitting from the opposite that Brady Basso throws from, Jonathan India will have an advantage today. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team on the slate today. There has been a significant improvement in Jonathan India's launch angle from last year's 13.3° to 17.2° this year.

The #8 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics in all categories, and JJ Bleday will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The #8 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team on the slate today. As it relates to his wOBA and overall offense, Jac Caglianone has been unlucky this year. His .240 mark falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .334.

Sutter Health Park grades out as the #8 field in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Batting from the opposite that Cole Ragans throws from, Brett Harris will have an edge in today's matchup. Brett Harris will benefit from the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats. Over the last week, Brett Harris's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 3.9% up to 22.2%. Brett Harris has seen a big gain in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 97-mph average in the past week's worth of games to his seasonal 83.7-mph average.

Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. The #8 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team on the slate today. Vinnie Pasquantino has made notable improvements with his Barrel% of late, bettering his 10.9% seasonal rate to 18.2% in the past two weeks. Vinnie Pasquantino has been hot lately, raising his seasonal exit velocity of 90.8-mph to 93.8-mph in the past 14 days.

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 2nd in the batting order today. The #8 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Nick Kurtz will hold that advantage in today's game. Over the past week, Nick Kurtz's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 18.4% up to 27.3%.

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 hit 1st on the lineup card in this game. Sutter Health Park grades out as the #8 field in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Maikel Garcia will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Brady Basso in today's game. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team on the slate today.

Brent Rooker projects as the 16th-best hitter in Major League Baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Brent Rooker is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. Sutter Health Park grades out as the #8 field in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Brent Rooker will hold the platoon advantage against Cole Ragans today. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats in all categories, and Brent Rooker will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Soderstrom in the 86th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Tyler Soderstrom is penciled in 4th in the batting order today. The #8 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. Tyler Soderstrom will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats. Over the past week, Tyler Soderstrom's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 11.6% up to 18.2%.

The #8 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team on the slate today. Sacramento's 3rd-worst outfield defense on the slate creates a favorable matchup for Michael Massey, who tends to hit a lot of flyballs. Michael Massey's launch angle this season (22.3°) is quite a bit better than his 16.7° angle last year.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Randal Grichuk ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Sutter Health Park grades out as the #8 field in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Hitting from the opposite that Brady Basso throws from, Randal Grichuk will have an advantage in today's matchup. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team on the slate today. Randal Grichuk has made big gains with his Barrel% lately, bettering his 11.7% seasonal rate to 22.2% in the past 7 days.

Sutter Health Park grades out as the #8 field in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Max Muncy will have the handedness advantage over Cole Ragans in today's game. Max Muncy will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should boost all of his stats. Max Muncy's maximum exit velocity (a reliable stat to evaluate power) has been 112.6 mph this year, ranking in the 82nd percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Shea Langeliers in the 92nd percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Shea Langeliers is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today. Sutter Health Park grades out as the #8 field in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Shea Langeliers will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Cole Ragans today. Shea Langeliers will hold the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

The #8 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team on the slate today. Adam Frazier's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls this year (16.6°) is quite a bit better than his 11.9° mark last season. In the last week's worth of games, Adam Frazier's 11.1% rate of hitting balls at a HR-maximizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has taken a nosedive compared to his seasonal rate of 17%.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Salvador Perez in the 87th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Salvador Perez is penciled in 4th in the lineup today. Sutter Health Park grades out as the #8 field in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Batting from the opposite that Brady Basso throws from, Salvador Perez will have the upper hand in today's game. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team on the slate today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Darell Hernaiz in the 84th percentile when estimating his batting average ability. Darell Hernaiz is penciled in 5th in the lineup in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 88% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. Sutter Health Park grades out as the #8 field in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Batting from the opposite that Cole Ragans throws from, Darell Hernaiz will have an advantage in today's game. Darell Hernaiz will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

The #8 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team on the slate today. In the last 14 days, Carter Jensen's Barrel% has experienced a surge, jumping from his seasonal rate of 19.1% up to 24.3%. Compiling a 93.4-mph average exit velocity over the last 14 days, Carter Jensen has been in great form in recent games.

As it relates to his batting average ability, Jacob Wilson is projected as the 15th-best batter in the league by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Jacob Wilson is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game. Sutter Health Park grades out as the #8 field in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Jacob Wilson will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Cole Ragans today. Jacob Wilson will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which should bolster all of his stats.

Sutter Health Park grades out as the #8 field in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Willie MacIver will hold the platoon advantage over Cole Ragans in today's game. Willie MacIver will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Bobby Witt Jr. ranks as the 9th-best batter in the league. Bobby Witt Jr. is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this game. Sutter Health Park grades out as the #8 field in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Batting from the opposite that Brady Basso throws from, Bobby Witt Jr. will have the upper hand today. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team on the slate today.

The #8 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team on the slate today. When it comes to his batting average, John Rave has had bad variance on his side this year. His .201 mark falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .242. John Rave is notably fast, checking in at the 89th percentile in Sprint Speed at 28.97 ft/sec this year.

Colby Thomas is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this game. Sutter Health Park grades out as the #8 field in the majors for righty batting average, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Hitting from the opposite that Cole Ragans throws from, Colby Thomas will have an edge today. Colby Thomas will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats. Colby Thomas is remarkably toolsy, grading out in the 83rd percentile in Sprint Speed at 28.66 ft/sec this year.

Mike Yastrzemski is projected to bat 5th in the lineup today. The #8 stadium in baseball for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Sutter Health Park. The Athletics outfield defense grades out as the 2nd-worst among every team on the slate today. Mike Yastrzemski's ability to hit the ball at a BABIP-optimizing launch angle (between -4° and 26°) has gotten better lately, going from 42% on the season to 61.5% in the past 7 days. When it comes to plate discipline, Mike Yastrzemski's skill is quite impressive, sporting a 1.55 K/BB rate this year while placing in in the 88th percentile.