What are the best counts for hitters?

The 3-1 and 2-0 counts are the most favorable for hitters. In these counts, pitchers must throw strikes to avoid walks, and hitters can anticipate fastballs. League-average OPS in 3-1 counts is typically 300+ points higher than overall averages.

How do count splits help with prop betting?

Count splits reveal which hitters capitalize on favorable counts. A hitter with elite 2-0 and 3-1 splits combined with good plate discipline (high walk rate) will get more pitches to hit. This translates to higher expected stats per plate appearance — useful for total bases and hits props.

What does a high 0-0 count OPS mean?

A high 0-0 OPS indicates an aggressive, effective first-pitch hitter. These hitters hunt fastballs early in the count and do damage when they get one. This is especially relevant when facing pitchers who throw a high percentage of first-pitch strikes.

MLB Batting Splits 2025

Performance splits by handedness, home/away, and situational categories.

Batting splits break down a hitter's performance across different game situations. Platoon splits (vs LHP/RHP) are the most predictive for DFS and prop betting. Minimum 10 at-bats displayed.

Season:

All Count 0-0 Count 0-1 Count 0-2 Count 1-0 Count 1-1 Count 1-2 Count 2-0 Count 2-1 Count 2-2 Count 3-1 Count 3-2

Player	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS ▼
David Fry	15	3	1	2	.200	.429	.400	.829
Jung Hoo Lee	60	15	1	3	.250	.477	.350	.827
Colt Keith	39	8	1	5	.205	.544	.282	.826
Gunnar Henderson	53	11	0	5	.208	.506	.321	.826
Kerry Carpenter	39	7	3	5	.179	.360	.462	.822
Yordan Alvarez	25	6	1	1	.240	.457	.360	.817
Joc Pederson	32	6	2	5	.188	.409	.406	.815
Jacob Wilson	21	5	0	2	.238	.529	.286	.815
Ernie Clement	34	8	0	2	.235	.458	.353	.811
Henry Davis	24	3	2	5	.125	.436	.375	.811
Austin Hays	38	8	2	7	.211	.412	.395	.807
Cal Raleigh	81	16	4	10	.198	.436	.370	.806
Nick Loftin	18	4	1	1	.222	.417	.389	.806
Brandon Nimmo	59	14	0	2	.237	.516	.288	.804
Lawrence Butler	74	13	3	9	.176	.435	.365	.800
James Wood	87	16	2	14	.184	.463	.333	.796
Anthony Volpe	64	11	4	9	.172	.389	.406	.795
Heliot Ramos	60	11	2	3	.183	.495	.300	.795
Mike Trout	78	11	3	7	.141	.472	.321	.793
Nasim Nunez	16	4	0	1	.250	.478	.313	.791
Harrison Bader	41	9	1	4	.220	.448	.341	.790
Jake Rogers	15	3	0	1	.200	.520	.267	.787
Miguel Andujar	22	7	0	2	.318	.467	.318	.785
Zach Dezenzo	13	3	0	0	.231	.545	.231	.776
Willy Adames	74	8	5	14	.108	.447	.324	.771
BO Naylor	42	7	1	5	.167	.462	.310	.771
Jose Caballero	31	6	0	1	.194	.545	.226	.771
Joey Bart	39	8	0	2	.205	.436	.333	.770
Kebryan Hayes	52	11	1	3	.212	.461	.308	.768
Lenyn Sosa	28	6	1	2	.214	.405	.357	.763
Christian Walker	70	14	3	8	.200	.404	.357	.761
Wyatt Langford	68	11	2	5	.162	.482	.279	.761
Casey Schmitt	30	4	2	5	.133	.426	.333	.759
Rob Refsnyder	37	6	2	8	.162	.404	.351	.755
Trey Sweeney	24	3	1	3	.125	.463	.292	.755
Nolan Schanuel	45	6	2	5	.133	.443	.311	.754
Jeremy Pena	26	5	0	0	.192	.523	.231	.753
Tyler Stephenson	46	8	2	6	.174	.424	.326	.750
Taylor Ward	80	13	3	11	.163	.424	.325	.749
Justynhenry Malloy	12	2	0	2	.167	.577	.167	.744
Josh Smith	51	8	1	4	.157	.469	.275	.744
JO Adell	69	14	3	10	.203	.396	.348	.743
Andrew Benintendi	35	7	1	5	.200	.429	.314	.743
Jake Meyers	26	4	0	2	.154	.511	.231	.742
Brenton Doyle	44	6	2	4	.136	.424	.318	.742
Ben Williamson	31	9	0	1	.290	.450	.290	.740
Gleyber Torres	94	18	0	7	.191	.503	.234	.737
Tyler Freeman	44	10	0	3	.227	.460	.273	.733
Pete Alonso	75	11	4	15	.147	.412	.320	.732
Mitch Garver	41	7	2	3	.171	.414	.317	.731

Sort by: OPS ▼ AVG SLG OBP AB HR

David Fry

.829 OPS

AVG .200

OBP .429

SLG .400

HR 1

AB 15

H 3

RBI 2

Jung Hoo Lee

.827 OPS

AVG .250

OBP .477

SLG .350

HR 1

AB 60

H 15

RBI 3

Colt Keith

.826 OPS

AVG .205

OBP .544

SLG .282

HR 1

AB 39

H 8

RBI 5

Gunnar Henderson

.826 OPS

AVG .208

OBP .506

SLG .321

HR 0

AB 53

H 11

RBI 5

Kerry Carpenter

.822 OPS

AVG .179

OBP .360

SLG .462

HR 3

AB 39

H 7

RBI 5

Yordan Alvarez

.817 OPS

AVG .240

OBP .457

SLG .360

HR 1

AB 25

H 6

RBI 1

Joc Pederson

.815 OPS

AVG .188

OBP .409

SLG .406

HR 2

AB 32

H 6

RBI 5

Jacob Wilson

.815 OPS

AVG .238

OBP .529

SLG .286

HR 0

AB 21

H 5

RBI 2

Ernie Clement

.811 OPS

AVG .235

OBP .458

SLG .353

HR 0

AB 34

H 8

RBI 2

Henry Davis

.811 OPS

AVG .125

OBP .436

SLG .375

HR 2

AB 24

H 3

RBI 5

Austin Hays

.807 OPS

AVG .211

OBP .412

SLG .395

HR 2

AB 38

H 8

RBI 7

Cal Raleigh

.806 OPS

AVG .198

OBP .436

SLG .370

HR 4

AB 81

H 16

RBI 10

Nick Loftin

.806 OPS

AVG .222

OBP .417

SLG .389

HR 1

AB 18

H 4

RBI 1

Brandon Nimmo

.804 OPS

AVG .237

OBP .516

SLG .288

HR 0

AB 59

H 14

RBI 2

Lawrence Butler

.800 OPS

AVG .176

OBP .435

SLG .365

HR 3

AB 74

H 13

RBI 9

James Wood

.796 OPS

AVG .184

OBP .463

SLG .333

HR 2

AB 87

H 16

RBI 14

Anthony Volpe

.795 OPS

AVG .172

OBP .389

SLG .406

HR 4

AB 64

H 11

RBI 9

Heliot Ramos

.795 OPS

AVG .183

OBP .495

SLG .300

HR 2

AB 60

H 11

RBI 3

Mike Trout

.793 OPS

AVG .141

OBP .472

SLG .321

HR 3

AB 78

H 11

RBI 7

Nasim Nunez

.791 OPS

AVG .250

OBP .478

SLG .313

HR 0

AB 16

H 4

RBI 1

Harrison Bader

.790 OPS

AVG .220

OBP .448

SLG .341

HR 1

AB 41

H 9

RBI 4

Jake Rogers

.787 OPS

AVG .200

OBP .520

SLG .267

HR 0

AB 15

H 3

RBI 1

Miguel Andujar

.785 OPS

AVG .318

OBP .467

SLG .318

HR 0

AB 22

H 7

RBI 2

Zach Dezenzo

.776 OPS

AVG .231

OBP .545

SLG .231

HR 0

AB 13

H 3

RBI 0

Willy Adames

.771 OPS

AVG .108

OBP .447

SLG .324

HR 5

AB 74

H 8

RBI 14

BO Naylor

.771 OPS

AVG .167

OBP .462

SLG .310

HR 1

AB 42

H 7

RBI 5

Jose Caballero

.771 OPS

AVG .194

OBP .545

SLG .226

HR 0

AB 31

H 6

RBI 1

Joey Bart

.770 OPS

AVG .205

OBP .436

SLG .333

HR 0

AB 39

H 8

RBI 2

Kebryan Hayes

.768 OPS

AVG .212

OBP .461

SLG .308

HR 1

AB 52

H 11

RBI 3

Lenyn Sosa

.763 OPS

AVG .214

OBP .405

SLG .357

HR 1

AB 28

H 6

RBI 2

Christian Walker

.761 OPS

AVG .200

OBP .404

SLG .357

HR 3

AB 70

H 14

RBI 8

Wyatt Langford

.761 OPS

AVG .162

OBP .482

SLG .279

HR 2

AB 68

H 11

RBI 5

Casey Schmitt

.759 OPS

AVG .133

OBP .426

SLG .333

HR 2

AB 30

H 4

RBI 5

Rob Refsnyder

.755 OPS

AVG .162

OBP .404

SLG .351

HR 2

AB 37

H 6

RBI 8

Trey Sweeney

.755 OPS

AVG .125

OBP .463

SLG .292

HR 1

AB 24

H 3

RBI 3

Nolan Schanuel

.754 OPS

AVG .133

OBP .443

SLG .311

HR 2

AB 45

H 6

RBI 5

Jeremy Pena

.753 OPS

AVG .192

OBP .523

SLG .231

HR 0

AB 26

H 5

RBI 0

Tyler Stephenson

.750 OPS

AVG .174

OBP .424

SLG .326

HR 2

AB 46

H 8

RBI 6

Taylor Ward

.749 OPS

AVG .163

OBP .424

SLG .325

HR 3

AB 80

H 13

RBI 11

Justynhenry Malloy

.744 OPS

AVG .167

OBP .577

SLG .167

HR 0

AB 12

H 2

RBI 2

Josh Smith

.744 OPS

AVG .157

OBP .469

SLG .275

HR 1

AB 51

H 8

RBI 4

JO Adell

.743 OPS

AVG .203

OBP .396

SLG .348

HR 3

AB 69

H 14

RBI 10

Andrew Benintendi

.743 OPS

AVG .200

OBP .429

SLG .314

HR 1

AB 35

H 7

RBI 5

Jake Meyers

.742 OPS

AVG .154

OBP .511

SLG .231

HR 0

AB 26

H 4

RBI 2

Brenton Doyle

.742 OPS

AVG .136

OBP .424

SLG .318

HR 2

AB 44

H 6

RBI 4

Ben Williamson

.740 OPS

AVG .290

OBP .450

SLG .290

HR 0

AB 31

H 9

RBI 1

Gleyber Torres

.737 OPS

AVG .191

OBP .503

SLG .234

HR 0

AB 94

H 18

RBI 7

Tyler Freeman

.733 OPS

AVG .227

OBP .460

SLG .273

HR 0

AB 44

H 10

RBI 3

Pete Alonso

.732 OPS

AVG .147

OBP .412

SLG .320

HR 4

AB 75

H 11

RBI 15

Mitch Garver

.731 OPS

AVG .171

OBP .414

SLG .317

HR 2

AB 41

H 7

RBI 3

Understanding Count Splits

Count splits show how a hitter performs in different ball-strike situations. Hitter-friendly counts (2-0, 3-1) produce dramatically better outcomes than pitcher-friendly counts (0-2, 1-2). These splits reveal a hitter's approach and discipline.

Hitter Counts (2-0, 3-1)

In hitter-friendly counts, batters can sit on their pitch and drive it. OPS in 2-0 and 3-1 counts is typically 200-400 points higher than overall averages. The best hitters capitalize on these counts with power — slugging percentages often exceed 1.000 in 3-1 counts.

Pitcher Counts (0-2, 1-2)

With two strikes, hitters shift to a protective approach. AVG drops 50-100 points and power declines sharply. Hitters who maintain high performance in 0-2 counts are elite two-strike hitters — a valuable skill for avoiding strikeouts and extending at-bats.

First-Pitch Performance

The 0-0 count reveals a hitter's aggressiveness. Hitters who swing early and effectively (high 0-0 OPS) are first-pitch fastball hunters. This data is valuable for assessing a hitter's approach against pitchers who rely on first-pitch strikes.

Data Source & Methodology

Batting splits sourced from MLB Stats API. Stats reflect current season data and update daily as games are played.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best counts for hitters?: The 3-1 and 2-0 counts are the most favorable for hitters. In these counts, pitchers must throw strikes to avoid walks, and hitters can anticipate fastballs. League-average OPS in 3-1 counts is typically 300+ points higher than overall averages.
How do count splits help with prop betting?: Count splits reveal which hitters capitalize on favorable counts. A hitter with elite 2-0 and 3-1 splits combined with good plate discipline (high walk rate) will get more pitches to hit. This translates to higher expected stats per plate appearance — useful for total bases and hits props.
What does a high 0-0 count OPS mean?: A high 0-0 OPS indicates an aggressive, effective first-pitch hitter. These hitters hunt fastballs early in the count and do damage when they get one. This is especially relevant when facing pitchers who throw a high percentage of first-pitch strikes.

MLB Batting Splits 2025

Understanding Count Splits

Hitter Counts (2-0, 3-1)

Pitcher Counts (0-2, 1-2)

First-Pitch Performance

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