Kansas City @ Minnesota props

This contest is forecasted to have the 3rd-most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Batting from the same side that Simeon Woods Richard throws from, Bobby Witt Jr. meets a tough challenge today. Among all the teams playing today, the 5th-best infield defense belongs to the Minnesota Twins. Bobby Witt Jr. will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player today.

This contest is forecasted to have the 4th-most favorable weather for pitching among all the games scheduled today. Simeon Woods Richard will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Maikel Garcia in today's game. Maikel Garcia hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (38.7% — 87th percentile) but may find it hard to clear MLB's 10th-deepest CF fences in today's matchup. Playing on the road typically weakens batter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Maikel Garcia today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Garrett Hampson in the 89th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill.

As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Ryan Jeffers ranks in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Ryan Jeffers is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card in this game. Ryan Jeffers will have the handedness advantage against Cole Ragans in today's game. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Ryan Jeffers will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Byron Buxton in the 91st percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Byron Buxton is penciled in 5th on the lineup card in this matchup. Byron Buxton will hold the platoon advantage over Cole Ragans today. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Byron Buxton will hold that advantage today.

Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to more offense. The switch-hitting Willi Castro will have the advantage of batting from from his strong side (0) today against Cole Ragans. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Willi Castro will hold that advantage in today's matchup. Sporting a .327 BABIP since the start of last season, Willi Castro is positioned in the 87th percentile.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Carlos Correa ranks in the 94th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Carlos Correa is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in this game. Carlos Correa will hold the platoon advantage over Cole Ragans today. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Carlos Correa will hold that advantage in today's game.

The switch-hitting Carlos Santana will have the advantage of batting from from his good side (0) today against Cole Ragans. Home field advantage generally improves hitter stats across the board, and Carlos Santana will hold that advantage today.

Adam Frazier will hold the platoon advantage against Simeon Woods Richard in today's game.

Nelson Velazquez is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in this game.

When estimating his overall offensive skill, MJ Melendez ranks in the 76th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to more offense. MJ Melendez will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Simeon Woods Richard in today's game. MJ Melendez has had some very poor luck with his batting average this year; his .176 figure is a good deal lower than his .285 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. MJ Melendez's 11.6% Barrel% (a reliable stat to study power) ranks in the 79th percentile since the start of last season.

When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Salvador Perez ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Salvador Perez is penciled in 3rd in the batting order today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jose Miranda in the 78th percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Jose Miranda is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today. Batting from the opposite that Cole Ragans throws from, Jose Miranda will have an advantage in today's game. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Jose Miranda will hold that advantage in today's game.

Hitting from the opposite that Simeon Woods Richard throws from, Kyle Isbel will have an advantage today.

Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all major league parks. High elevation generally leads to more offense. Batting from the opposite that Cole Ragans throws from, Kyle Farmer will have an edge today. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Kyle Farmer will hold that advantage in today's game. Based on Statcast metrics, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average (.257) implies that Kyle Farmer has had some very poor luck since the start of last season with his .237 actual batting average. Kyle Farmer has done a good job optimizing his launch angle on his hardest-hit balls. His 17.4° figure is among the highest in the league since the start of last season (92nd percentile).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Vinnie Pasquantino in the 89th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Vinnie Pasquantino is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game. Vinnie Pasquantino will have the handedness advantage over Simeon Woods Richard in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Manuel Margot in the 78th percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Manuel Margot is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this game. Manuel Margot will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Cole Ragans in today's game. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Manuel Margot will hold that advantage in today's game.