Minnesota @ Chicago Picks & Props

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Guaranteed Rate Field as the 6th-best ballpark in the league for left-handed batting average. Guaranteed Rate Field has the smallest outfield among all major league parks — generally good for HRs. Out of all the teams in action today, the 3rd-weakest outfield defense is that of the the Chicago White Sox. Willi Castro has made big strides with his Barrel% lately, upping his 7.7% seasonal rate to 21.4% in the past 7 days. In the past 7 days, Willi Castro's exit velocity on flyballs has seen a big rise, from 89.9-mph over the course of the season to 99.1-mph in recent games.

Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #6 venue in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Christian Vazquez has an 83rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.9%) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of the game's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. Out of all the teams in action today, the 3rd-weakest outfield defense is that of the the Chicago White Sox. Last year, Christian Vazquez had an average launch angle of 10.4° on his hardest-contacted balls, while this season it has significantly increased to 14.4°. Christian Vazquez has been unlucky in regards to his batting average this year; his .220 rate is considerably lower than his .249 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #6 venue in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Guaranteed Rate Field has the smallest outfield among all major league parks — generally good for HRs. The Minnesota Twins infield defense projects as the 2nd-worst out of all the teams playing today. Korey Lee will possess the home field advantage in today's matchup, which ought to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Edouard Julien as the 6th-best hitter in baseball as it relates to his BABIP ability. Edouard Julien is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Guaranteed Rate Field as the 6th-best ballpark in the league for left-handed batting average. Edouard Julien will hold the platoon advantage against Jose Urena today. Edouard Julien has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.8%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards MLB's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's matchup.

When estimating his BABIP talent, Tim Anderson is projected as the 5th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Tim Anderson is penciled in 1st in the batting order in today's game. Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #6 venue in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Tim Anderson has a 100th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (44.9%) and will have a big advantage hitting them in the direction of the league's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. The Minnesota Twins infield defense projects as the 2nd-worst out of all the teams playing today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Guaranteed Rate Field as the 6th-best ballpark in the league for left-handed batting average. Guaranteed Rate Field has the smallest outfield among all major league parks — generally good for HRs. Matt Wallner will have the handedness advantage over Jose Urena in today's game. Out of all the teams in action today, the 3rd-weakest outfield defense is that of the the Chicago White Sox. Based on Statcast data, Matt Wallner is in the 89th percentile for hitting ability per the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (xwOBA) this year at .358.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Vaughn in the 86th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Guaranteed Rate Field ranks as the #6 venue in MLB for right-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Andrew Vaughn has an 82nd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.8%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards baseball's 9th-shallowest RF fences in today's game. The Minnesota Twins infield defense projects as the 2nd-worst out of all the teams playing today. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats in all categories, and Andrew Vaughn will hold that advantage in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Carlos Correa in the 91st percentile when it comes to his overall offensive talent. Carlos Correa is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in today's game. Guaranteed Rate Field has the smallest outfield among all major league parks — generally good for HRs. Out of all the teams in action today, the 2nd-weakest outfield defense is that of the the Chicago White Sox.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Benintendi in the 92nd percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Andrew Benintendi is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Guaranteed Rate Field as the 6th-best ballpark in the league for left-handed batting average. Andrew Benintendi will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Kenta Maeda in today's game. Andrew Benintendi has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.7%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards the game's 5th-shallowest LF fences in today's game.

Yasmani Grandal has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.