San Diego @ Kansas City props

Randy Vasquez will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bobby Witt Jr. today. Bobby Witt Jr. has a 90th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (36.2%) and will be challenged by MLB's deepest RF fences in today's game. Out of all the teams today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the San Diego Padres. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Bobby Witt Jr.'s true offensive talent to be a .359, providing some evidence that he has been lucky this year given the .023 difference between that mark and his actual .382 wOBA.

The #2 stadium in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Hitting from the opposite that Joe Musgrove throws from, Kyle Isbel will have an advantage in today's game. Kyle Isbel will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Arraez as the best batter in the league as it relates to his batting average ability. Luis Arraez is penciled in 1st in the lineup in this matchup. The #2 stadium in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Donovan Solano in the 94th percentile when estimating his BABIP skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in baseball for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Donovan Solano has been hot of late, tallying a .449 wOBA over the last 14 days.

Batting from the same side that Randy Vasquez throws from, Maikel Garcia will not have the upper hand in today's matchup. Maikel Garcia has a 93rd percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (37.2%) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of baseball's deepest RF fences in today's game. Out of all the teams today, the 2nd-best infield defense is that of the San Diego Padres. Maikel Garcia is an extreme groundball hitter and faces the strong infield defense of San Diego (#2-best of all teams on the slate). Maikel Garcia's 4.5% Barrel% (an advanced standard to evaluate power) ranks in the 15th percentile since the start of last season.

Fernando Tatis Jr. projects as the 8th-best hitter in Major League Baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Fernando Tatis Jr. is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in baseball for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in baseball for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. In terms of his batting average, Ha-seong Kim has been unlucky this year. His .216 BA falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .262. As it relates to plate discipline, Ha-seong Kim's ability is quite good, putting up a 1.23 K/BB rate this year while grading out in in the 95th percentile.

When assessing his overall offensive ability, Manny Machado ranks in the 89th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Manny Machado is projected to bat 5th in the batting order in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in baseball for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Jackson Merrill's batting average talent is projected to be in the 91st percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). The #2 stadium in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Hitting from the opposite that Alec Marsh throws from, Jackson Merrill will have the upper hand in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jake Cronenworth in the 77th percentile when it comes to his overall offensive ability. Jake Cronenworth is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game. The #2 stadium in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

Luis Campusano's batting average skill is projected to be in the 79th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. As it relates to his batting average, Luis Campusano has had bad variance on his side this year. His .235 mark falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected Batting Average (xBA) at .244. Luis Campusano ranks in the 85th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34°, the launch angle range that tends to optimize home runs (19.3% rate since the start of last season).

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in baseball for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Freddy Fermin will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to boost all of his stats. Utilizing Statcast data, Freddy Fermin ranks in the 92nd percentile via the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average since the start of last season at .288.

The #2 stadium in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Adam Frazier will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Joe Musgrove today. Adam Frazier will hold the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in baseball for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Dairon Blanco will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to improve all of his stats. Utilizing Statcast metrics, Dairon Blanco is in the 83rd percentile via the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected Batting Average since the start of last season at .273.

Jurickson Profar is penciled in 3rd in the batting order today. The #2 stadium in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Jurickson Profar's speed has increased this year. His 25.68 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last year sits at 26.69 ft/sec now.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in baseball for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Hunter Renfroe will hold that advantage in today's matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT X) estimates Hunter Renfroe's true offensive talent to be a .303, suggesting that he has experienced some negative variance this year given the .051 difference between that figure and his actual .252 wOBA.

Nelson Velazquez is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in baseball for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats in all categories, and Nelson Velazquez will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in baseball for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and Nick Loftin will hold that advantage today. Nick Loftin has gotten much quicker this year, improving from last season's 27.23 ft/sec to 27.87 ft/sec now (according to Statcast's Sprint Speed metric).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Vinnie Pasquantino in the 89th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent. Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to hit 3rd on the lineup card today. The #2 stadium in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, MJ Melendez ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The #2 stadium in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. MJ Melendez will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Randy Vasquez today.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Salvador Perez ranks in the 80th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Salvador Perez is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in baseball for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity.

The #2 stadium in the game for boosting batting average to left-handed hitters, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Kauffman Stadium. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. Batting from the opposite that Alec Marsh throws from, David Peralta will have an advantage in today's matchup. When it comes to his wOBA and overall offense, David Peralta has experienced some negative variance since the start of last season. His .287 figure falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .331.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in baseball for right-handed batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all parks, which often leads to better offense. The weather report projects the 2nd-best hitting weather of the day, as it relates to temperature and humidity. In terms of his wOBA and overall offense, Kyle Higashioka has experienced some negative variance since the start of last season. His .273 mark falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .293. Kyle Higashioka's 11.1% Barrel% (an advanced metric to evaluate power) ranks in the 79th percentile since the start of last season.