Chicago @ Minnesota props

Target Field ranks as the #7 stadium in the majors for right-handed base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The Minnesota Twins infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of every team today. The Barrel% of Miguel Vargas has significantly improved, with an increase from 4.6% last year to 11.1% this year. Miguel Vargas has seen a big increase in his exit velocity this season; just compare his 91.4-mph average to last season's 86.2-mph EV.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Benintendi in the 83rd percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Andrew Benintendi is penciled in 2nd in the batting order in today's game. The #7 stadium in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Target Field. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Andrew Benintendi will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Bailey Ober today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Robert Jr. in the 89th percentile when estimating his BABIP talent. Luis Robert Jr. is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order in this game. Target Field ranks as the #7 stadium in the majors for right-handed base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The Minnesota Twins infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of every team today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Byron Buxton in the 93rd percentile as it relates to his overall offensive ability. Byron Buxton is projected to bat 2nd in the batting order in this game. Target Field ranks as the #7 stadium in the majors for right-handed base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Extreme groundball batters like Byron Buxton are generally more successful against extreme flyball pitchers like Davis Martin.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Trevor Larnach in the 81st percentile when estimating his overall offensive ability. Trevor Larnach is projected to bat 4th in the lineup today. The #7 stadium in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Target Field. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Hitting from the opposite that Davis Martin throws from, Trevor Larnach will have the upper hand in today's game.

Target Field ranks as the #7 stadium in the majors for right-handed base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Ryan Jeffers will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats. Ryan Jeffers has seen a big gain in his exit velocity on flyballs this year; just compare his 94.1-mph average to last season's 90.6-mph figure. Ryan Jeffers's launch angle this year (21°) is significantly higher than his 16.1° mark last year.

Lenyn Sosa is penciled in 5th in the lineup in today's game. Target Field ranks as the #7 stadium in the majors for right-handed base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The Minnesota Twins infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of every team today. Based on Statcast data, the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Expected wOBA (.324) suggests that Lenyn Sosa has experienced some negative variance since the start of last season with his .281 actual wOBA.

The #7 stadium in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Target Field. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. As a switch-hitter who is best from the 0 side of the plate, Brooks Lee will have the advantage of batting from from his better side against Davis Martin today. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter metrics across the board, and Brooks Lee will hold that advantage today. In terms of his wOBA and overall offense, Brooks Lee has had some very poor luck since the start of last season. His .249 figure falls considerably below the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s version of Statcast-based Expected wOBA (xwOBA) at .289.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Edouard Julien as the 10th-best hitter in MLB when estimating his BABIP ability. Edouard Julien has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (63% of the time), but he is penciled in 1st in the lineup in today's game. The #7 stadium in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Target Field. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Edouard Julien will have the handedness advantage over Davis Martin today.

Target Field ranks as the #7 stadium in the majors for right-handed base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The Minnesota Twins infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of every team today. Jacob Amaya has suffered from bad luck when it comes to his wOBA since the start of last season; his .162 mark is significantly deflated relative to his .205 Expected wOBA, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Carlos Correa ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Carlos Correa is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this game. Target Field ranks as the #7 stadium in the majors for right-handed base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Home field advantage generally boosts hitter stats across the board, and Carlos Correa will hold that advantage in today's matchup.

The #7 stadium in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Target Field. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. The Minnesota Twins infield defense profiles as the 2nd-worst out of every team today. Brooks Baldwin has seen a notable improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs this year; just compare his 96.8-mph average to last season's 90.6-mph average. Brooks Baldwin's 21° launch angle (a reliable stat to assess a batter's ability to lift the ball for power) is one of the steepest in Major League Baseball: 93rd percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ty France in the 81st percentile as it relates to his batting average talent. Ty France is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game. Target Field ranks as the #7 stadium in the majors for right-handed base hits, per the leading projection system (THE BAT). Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Ty France will hold that advantage today.

Nick Maton is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this matchup. The #7 stadium in Major League Baseball for boosting base hits to left-handed hitters, per the leading projection system (THE BAT), is Target Field. Built 840 feet above sea level, Target Field has the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums, which usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output. Hitting from the opposite that Bailey Ober throws from, Nick Maton will have an advantage in today's game. Nick Maton has a good chance to have an advantage against every reliever for the game's entirety, since the bullpen of the Minnesota Twins has just 1 same-handed RP.

Harrison Bader has gone over 0.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Matt Thaiss has gone over 0.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Andrew Vaughn has gone over 0.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.