Chicago @ Minnesota Picks & Props

Target Field grades out as the #7 venue in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Out of every team in action today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense is that of the the Minnesota Twins. Miguel Vargas has made notable gains with his Barrel%, improving his 4.6% rate last season to 10.3% this year.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Edgar Quero in the 83rd percentile when estimating his batting average skill. Edgar Quero has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (50% of the time), but he is projected to hit 4th in the lineup today. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed base hits. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

Andrew Benintendi's batting average skill is projected to be in the 83rd percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Andrew Benintendi is projected to bat 2nd on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed base hits. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Robert Jr. in the 89th percentile when assessing his BABIP talent. Luis Robert Jr. is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup today. Target Field grades out as the #7 venue in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed base hits. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Out of every team in action today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense is that of the the Minnesota Twins. This season, Brooks Baldwin has experienced a significant improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs, now sitting at an average of 96.8 mph compared to last year's 90.6 mph mark.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed base hits. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Matt Thaiss will have the handedness advantage against David Festa in today's game. Matt Thaiss has a good chance to have the upper hand against every reliever throughout the game, since the bullpen of the Minnesota Twins only has 1 same-handed RP.

Luke Keaschall has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (50% of the time), but he is projected to bat 3rd on the lineup card in this game. Target Field grades out as the #7 venue in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Luke Keaschall will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Andrew Vaughn in the 88th percentile when assessing his overall offensive skill. Andrew Vaughn is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this game. Target Field grades out as the #7 venue in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

Target Field grades out as the #7 venue in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Out of every team in action today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense is that of the the Minnesota Twins. Lenyn Sosa has been lifting the ball well recently, posting a 22.9° launch angle in the past 14 days.

Target Field grades out as the #7 venue in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Home field advantage generally bolsters batter stats in all categories, and Ryan Jeffers will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed base hits. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. The switch-hitting Brooks Lee will get to bat from his good side (0) today against Bryse Wilson. Home field advantage generally bolsters hitter metrics in all categories, and Brooks Lee will hold that advantage in today's game.

When assessing his overall offensive skill, Trevor Larnach ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Trevor Larnach is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed base hits. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

Target Field grades out as the #7 venue in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Out of every team in action today, the 3rd-weakest infield defense is that of the the Minnesota Twins. Jacob Amaya has seen a sizeable increase in his exit velocity lately; just compare his 90.9-mph average in the past two weeks to his seasonal 88.3-mph mark.

Target Field grades out as the #7 venue in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Harrison Bader will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats. Harrison Bader's launch angle this season (22.6°) is a significant increase over his 11.7° figure last year.

Nick Maton is projected to hit 1st on the lineup card in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed base hits. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Nick Maton will hold the platoon advantage against David Festa in today's game.

As it relates to his BABIP skill, Edouard Julien is projected as the 10th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Edouard Julien has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (59% of the time), but he is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed base hits. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

As it relates to his overall offensive skill, Carlos Correa ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Carlos Correa is projected to hit 5th in the batting order in this matchup. Target Field grades out as the #7 venue in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Byron Buxton ranks in the 92nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Byron Buxton is penciled in 2nd in the batting order today. Target Field grades out as the #7 venue in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ty France in the 81st percentile when assessing his batting average skill. Target Field grades out as the #7 venue in MLB for right-handed base hits, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Ty France will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Joshua Palacios is penciled in 1st in the batting order in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Target Field as the 7th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for left-handed base hits. Target Field sits at the 5th-highest elevation among all stadiums. High elevation often leads to higher offensive output. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 11.5-mph in this game, the 2nd-strongest of the day for bats. Hitting from the opposite that David Festa throws from, Joshua Palacios will have the upper hand in today's matchup.