Minnesota vs Kansas City Picks & Props

Luke Keaschall's batting average skill is projected to be in the 97th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Luke Keaschall is penciled in 3rd on the lineup card today. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, Josh Bell ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Since the start of last season, Josh Bell's 12.2% Barrel%, an advanced stat for measuring power, places him in the 79th percentile among his peers.

Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Matt Wallner ranks in the 84th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Matt Wallner is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters.

Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Kyle Isbel will hold the platoon advantage over Simeon Woods Richard today. Home field advantage typically improves batter stats across the board, and Kyle Isbel will hold that advantage today.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Jonathan India ranks in the 87th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Jonathan India will hold that advantage in today's game.

Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Royce Lewis will have the handedness advantage against Kris Bubic in today's game. Since the start of last season, the hardest ball Royce Lewis has made contact with reached a maximum exit velocity of 113.7 mph (a reliable metric to study power), grading out in the 79th percentile.

Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Batting from the opposite that Simeon Woods Richard throws from, Jac Caglianone will have an advantage in today's matchup. Jac Caglianone will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Isaac Collins will hold that advantage in today's game. Isaac Collins has exhibited favorable plate discipline since the start of last season, placing in the 88th percentile with a 1.53 K/BB rate.

Carter Jensen is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this game. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Hitting from the opposite that Simeon Woods Richard throws from, Carter Jensen will have an edge in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan Jeffers in the 80th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. Ryan Jeffers is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 50% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters.

Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in today's game. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Vinnie Pasquantino will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Simeon Woods Richard today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Austin Martin in the 90th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Austin Martin is projected to hit 1st in the lineup in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters.

Salvador Perez is projected to hit 4th on the lineup card in today's game. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Salvador Perez will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

Batting from the same side that Simeon Woods Richard throws from, Maikel Garcia will be at a disadvantage in today's matchup. Maikel Garcia has an 86th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.7%) and will have to hit them out towards the league's deepest RF fences in today's matchup. Maikel Garcia's 5.3% Barrel% (an advanced metric to assess power) ranks in the 22nd percentile since the start of last season. Maikel Garcia has done a poor job optimizing his launch angle on his hardest-contacted balls. His 4.7° angle is among the lowest in the game since the start of last season (4th percentile).

Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters. Victor Caratini is in the 84th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between -4° and 26°, the launch angle range that tends to result the most in base hits (47.6% rate since the start of last season).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bobby Witt Jr. as the 6th-best batter in the league when estimating his batting average skill. Bobby Witt Jr. is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Byron Buxton in the 97th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Byron Buxton is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest altitude among all stadiums. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The weather forecast expects temperatures in this contest to reach the highest level of all games on the slate today at 86°, which is highly linked to an increase in offense (and a reduction in strikeouts). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 18.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for batters.