Kauffman Stadium
Generally, Kauffman Stadium is considered unfavorable for HRs due to having the 2nd-lowest fair ground in MLB.
THE BAT projection system ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 5th field in the league for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. As far as temperature and humidity go, the most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this game. The Kansas City Royals infield defense grades out as the 3rd-worst of all teams today.
THE BAT projection system ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 5th field in the league for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 81°. The Kansas City Royals infield defense grades out as the 3rd-worst of all teams today. Ranking in the 79th percentile, Eric Haase has notched a .321 BABIP since the start of last season.
When assessing his batting average ability, Vinnie Pasquantino is ranked in the 93rd percentile by THE BAT X projects. Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to hit 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th park in the league for left-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 81°.
When estimating his overall offensive talent, Spencer Torkelson ranks in the 78th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. Spencer Torkelson is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in this matchup. THE BAT projection system ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 5th field in the league for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 81°.
According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th park in the league for left-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. As far as temperature and humidity go, the most suitable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this game. The Kansas City Royals infield defense grades out as the 3rd-worst of all teams today.
Estimating Matt Vierling's batting average ability, THE BAT X projects him in the 84th percentile. Matt Vierling is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card today. THE BAT projection system ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 5th field in the league for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 81°.
Estimating Edward Olivares's batting average ability, THE BAT X projects him in the 81st percentile. Edward Olivares is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game. THE BAT projection system ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 5th field in the league for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 81°.
THE BAT projection system ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 5th field in the league for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 81°. The Kansas City Royals infield defense grades out as the 3rd-worst of all teams today. A significant rise in Andy Ibanez's exit velocity on flyballs is figureident this season as his average of 96.7 mph is much lower than last season's 92.8 mph figure.
THE BAT projection system ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 5th field in the league for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 81°. The Kansas City Royals infield defense grades out as the 3rd-worst of all teams today. Based on Statcast data, THE BAT X's version of Expected Batting Average (.229) implies that Jonathan Schoop since the start of last season with his .204 actual batting average.
When estimating his BABIP capability, Matt Duffy is projected in the 88th percentile by THE BAT X. This season, Matt Duffy mostly batted in the later part of the lineup (82% of the time); however, for this matchup, he is expected to hit in the 1st spot. THE BAT projection system ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 5th field in the league for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 81°.
This season, Nick Pratto mostly batted in the later part of the batting order (52% of the time); however, for this matchup, he is expected to hit in the 4th spot. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th park in the league for left-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 81°. The Detroit Tigers infield defense profiles as the worst of all teams on the slate today.
THE BAT X projects Maikel Garcia in the 80th percentile as it relates to his BABIP talent. THE BAT projection system ranks Kauffman Stadium as the 5th field in the league for right-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 81°. Maikel Garcia will hold the platoon advantage over Matthew Boyd in today's game... and moreover, Boyd has a huge platoon split.
According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th park in the league for left-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 81°. Akil Baddoo will hold the platoon advantage against Zack Greinke in today's game. The Kansas City Royals infield defense grades out as the 3rd-worst of all teams today.
When it comes to his overall offensive ability, MJ Melendez ranks in the 78th percentile according to THE BAT X projects. According to THE BAT projection system, Kauffman Stadium ranks as the 5th park in the league for left-handed batting average. At the 4th-highest elevation among all parks, Kauffman Stadium typically results in greater offensive performance due to its high elevation. A correlation exists between high heat and more offense (and fewer whiffs), and this game is projected to have the 2nd-hottest weather on the slate at 81°. The Detroit Tigers infield defense profiles as the worst of all teams on the slate today.
