Philadelphia @ Kansas City props

The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for pitchers. Hitting from the same side that Taijuan Walker throws from, Bobby Witt Jr. will have a tough matchup in today's game. Bobby Witt Jr. has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.9%) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of the league's deepest RF fences today. Despite posting a .425 wOBA this year, the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes Bobby Witt Jr. has been lucky given the .047 gap between that mark and his estimated true talent wOBA of .378.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Massey in the 18th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for pitchers. Michael Massey pulls a lot of his flyballs (38.5% — 97th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of baseball's deepest RF fences in today's game. Michael Massey has taken a step back with his Barrel% in recent games; his 7.6% seasonal rate has dropped to 0% in the past 7 days. Michael Massey has been lucky in regards to with his wOBA this year; his .316 mark is a good deal higher than his .297 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for pitchers. Michael Wacha will have the handedness advantage over Alec Bohm in today's game. Alec Bohm has a 97th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (40%) and will have to hit them out towards baseball's deepest RF fences in today's matchup. Alec Bohm will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today. Alec Bohm has taken a step back with his Barrel% lately; his 7.3% seasonal rate has decreased to 0% in the past 7 days.

As it relates to his BABIP skill, Brandon Marsh is projected as the 4th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kauffman Stadium projects as the #2 venue in MLB for left-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature on the slate today at 83°. Brandon Marsh will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Michael Wacha in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects J.T. Realmuto in the 90th percentile as it relates to his BABIP skill. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in the league for RHB batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature on the slate today at 83°. J.T. Realmuto's exit velocity on flyballs has dropped off lately; his 93.2-mph seasonal mark has decreased to 78.8-mph in the last 7 days.

Kyle Schwarber projects as the 20th-best hitter in baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Kyle Schwarber is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in this matchup. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #2 venue in MLB for left-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature on the slate today at 83°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Maikel Garcia in the 90th percentile when estimating his BABIP ability. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in the league for RHB batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature on the slate today at 84°. Home field advantage typically boosts batter stats across the board, and Maikel Garcia will hold that advantage in today's game.

Home runs are generally less common at stadiums with deep fences, and Kauffman Stadium has the 2nd-deepest among all parks. The wind projects to be blowing in from RF at 10.4-mph in this match-up, the strongest of the day for pitchers. Batting from the same side that Michael Wacha throws from, Trea Turner will have a disadvantage in today's game. Playing on the road typically diminishes hitter metrics across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Trea Turner in today's game. This year, there has been a decline in Trea Turner's quickness with his Statcast Sprint Speed dropping from 30.23 ft/sec last year to 29.41 ft/sec currently.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Nick Castellanos in the 88th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Nick Castellanos is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in the league for RHB batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature on the slate today at 83°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in the league for RHB batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature on the slate today at 84°. Johan Rojas has seen a notable increase in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 91.8-mph average over the past two weeks to his seasonal 85.4-mph figure.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in the league for RHB batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature on the slate today at 83°. Out of all the teams today, the worst outfield defense is that of the Philadelphia Phillies. Home field advantage generally improves batter metrics across the board, and Hunter Renfroe will hold that advantage today.

When it comes 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 in the batting order today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in the league for RHB batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature on the slate today at 83°.

Kauffman Stadium projects as the #2 venue in MLB for left-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature on the slate today at 83°. Adam Frazier will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Taijuan Walker in today's matchup. Out of all the teams today, the worst outfield defense is that of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Bryce Harper projects as the 13th-best batter in Major League Baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Bryce Harper is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in today's game. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #2 venue in MLB for left-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature on the slate today at 83°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in the league for RHB batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature on the slate today at 83°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Bryson Stott in the 87th percentile when assessing his batting average talent. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #2 venue in MLB for left-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature on the slate today at 83°. Bryson Stott will hold the platoon advantage over Michael Wacha today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in the league for RHB batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature on the slate today at 84°. Freddy Fermin will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats. Sporting a .340 BABIP this year, Freddy Fermin is positioned in the 92nd percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Vinnie Pasquantino in the 89th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Vinnie Pasquantino is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in this game. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #2 venue in MLB for left-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature on the slate today at 83°.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Kauffman Stadium as the 2nd-best park in the league for RHB batting average. Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature on the slate today at 83°. Out of all the teams today, the worst outfield defense is that of the Philadelphia Phillies. Paul DeJong will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

Kauffman Stadium projects as the #2 venue in MLB for left-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature on the slate today at 83°. Hitting from the opposite that Taijuan Walker throws from, Kyle Isbel will have an advantage today. Out of all the teams today, the worst outfield defense is that of the Philadelphia Phillies.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects MJ Melendez in the 76th percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. MJ Melendez is projected to bat 5th in the lineup in today's game. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #2 venue in MLB for left-handed batting average, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 886 feet above sea level, Kauffman Stadium has the 4th-highest altitude among all major league parks, which tends to lead to more offense. Hot weather is strongly correlated with more offense (and fewer whiffs), and the weather forecast expects the hottest temperature on the slate today at 83°.