Kansas City @ Detroit props

THE BAT X projects Andy Ibanez in the 21st percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. Andy Ibanez is penciled in 6th in the batting order in this game. Jordan Lyles will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Andy Ibanez today. Andy Ibanez hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.4% — 99th percentile) and and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of MLB's 2nd-deepest CF fences today. Andy Ibanez has compiled a .249 BABIP since the start of last season, ranking in the 23rd percentile.

Zach McKinstry hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.3% — 91st percentile) and and will have to hit them out towards the game's 2nd-deepest CF fences in today's game. Zach McKinstry's exit velocity on flyballs has declined lately; his 89.8-mph seasonal average has dropped off to 87.1-mph over the last two weeks.

Comerica Park ranks as the #4 ballpark in the league for RHB batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast calls for the 4th-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Jake Rogers will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats. Jake Rogers has made sizeable gains with his Barrel% lately, bettering his 17.1% seasonal rate to 23.1% over the last two weeks.

Comerica Park has the 2nd-deepest centerfield dimensions in Major League Baseball. Jordan Lyles will have the handedness advantage against Javier Baez in today's matchup. Javier Baez's average launch angle on his highest exit velocity balls this season (5.1°) is considerably lower than his 11.4° mark last season. Javier Baez's ability to hit the ball at a HR-optimizing launch angle (between 23° and 34°) has decreased of late, decreasing from 10.6% on the season to 0% in the last week. Javier Baez has compiled a .278 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) this year, grading out in the 7th percentile for offensive ability (according to THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data).

Comerica Park ranks as the #4 ballpark in the league for RHB batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast calls for the 4th-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 11th-worst of all teams on the slate.

Comerica Park projects as the #4 field in the majors for LHB batting average, per THE BAT projection system. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast calls for the 4th-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Nicky Lopez will hold the platoon advantage against Reese Olson in today's game. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 11th-worst of all teams on the slate.

THE BAT X projects MJ Melendez in the 78th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. MJ Melendez is penciled in 4th in the lineup in this game. Comerica Park projects as the #4 field in the majors for LHB batting average, per THE BAT projection system. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast calls for the 4th-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

THE BAT X projects Edward Olivares in the 82nd percentile as it relates to his batting average ability. Edward Olivares is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this game. Comerica Park ranks as the #4 ballpark in the league for RHB batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast calls for the 4th-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Nick Pratto is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this game. Comerica Park projects as the #4 field in the majors for LHB batting average, per THE BAT projection system. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast calls for the 4th-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Nick Pratto will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Reese Olson in today's matchup.

Comerica Park ranks as the #4 ballpark in the league for RHB batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast calls for the 4th-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Zack Short will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.

THE BAT X projects Drew Waters as the 11th-best hitter in Major League Baseball when it comes to his BABIP talent. Comerica Park projects as the #4 field in the majors for LHB batting average, per THE BAT projection system. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast calls for the 4th-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 11th-worst of all teams on the slate.

THE BAT X projects Maikel Garcia in the 85th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Comerica Park ranks as the #4 ballpark in the league for RHB batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast calls for the 4th-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. The Detroit Tigers infield defense grades out as the 11th-worst of all teams on the slate.

Nick Maton is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this game. Comerica Park projects as the #4 field in the majors for LHB batting average, per THE BAT projection system. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast calls for the 4th-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Nick Maton will hold the platoon advantage over Jordan Lyles today.

Comerica Park ranks as the #4 ballpark in the league for RHB batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast calls for the 4th-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Jonathan Schoop will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats. Jonathan Schoop has suffered from bad luck when it comes to his batting average since the start of last season; his .202 mark is deflated compared to his .229 Expected Batting Average (based on THE BAT X's interpretation of Statcast data).

THE BAT X projects Spencer Torkelson in the 81st percentile when it comes to his overall offensive skill. Spencer Torkelson is projected to hit 2nd on the lineup card in this game. Comerica Park ranks as the #4 ballpark in the league for RHB batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast calls for the 4th-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

THE BAT X projects Salvador Perez in the 83rd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent. Salvador Perez is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card today. Comerica Park ranks as the #4 ballpark in the league for RHB batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast calls for the 4th-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Comerica Park ranks as the #4 ballpark in the league for RHB batting average, according to THE BAT projection system. Comerica Park sits at the 9th-highest elevation among all parks. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to better offense. The weather forecast calls for the 4th-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Jake Marisnick will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.

Bobby Witt Jr. has gone over 1.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.