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 ▼
Spencer Steer	51	16	2	9	.314	.340	.510	.849
Gavin Lux	61	22	1	10	.361	.355	.492	.847
Jake Bauers	26	9	1	4	.346	.346	.500	.846
Luis Garcia	75	22	3	12	.293	.308	.533	.841
Logan Ohoppe	62	19	4	11	.306	.306	.532	.839
Chase Meidroth	37	13	1	2	.351	.351	.486	.838
Nick Fortes	39	13	1	5	.333	.350	.487	.837
Sal Frelick	45	16	1	7	.356	.370	.467	.836
Brent Rooker	118	36	5	16	.305	.311	.525	.836
Matt Chapman	50	14	3	8	.280	.294	.540	.834
Dylan Beavers	12	3	1	1	.250	.250	.583	.833
Trent Grisham	53	20	1	6	.377	.377	.453	.830
Jung Hoo Lee	56	19	0	7	.339	.361	.464	.825
Colson Montgomery	34	9	2	5	.265	.265	.559	.824
Tyler Fitzgerald	28	9	1	5	.321	.321	.500	.821
Jackson Holliday	95	29	3	10	.305	.320	.495	.814
Luis Arraez	59	18	2	7	.305	.300	.508	.808
Freddy Fermin	47	14	2	6	.298	.313	.489	.802
Kyle Teel	31	10	1	6	.323	.313	.484	.796
Miguel Vargas	59	18	2	10	.305	.300	.492	.792
Max Schuemann	27	7	1	2	.259	.310	.481	.792
Bryce Teodosio	18	6	0	1	.333	.400	.389	.789
Rafael Devers	58	18	2	11	.310	.322	.466	.788
Nick Gonzales	67	20	1	5	.299	.309	.478	.786
Brady House	41	12	2	9	.293	.273	.512	.785
Josh Smith	49	14	2	8	.286	.314	.469	.783
Jose Trevino	45	13	2	6	.289	.289	.489	.778
Ryan McMahon	52	15	3	8	.288	.296	.481	.777
Kerry Carpenter	50	13	3	10	.260	.275	.500	.775
Henry Davis	46	13	2	4	.283	.313	.457	.769
Yainer Diaz	109	32	4	16	.294	.291	.477	.768
Blaze Alexander	28	8	0	6	.286	.375	.393	.768
Josh Lowe	41	10	2	4	.244	.256	.512	.768
Joey Ortiz	47	14	2	7	.298	.298	.468	.766
Kebryan Hayes	61	19	1	10	.311	.323	.443	.765
Nick Allen	48	18	0	2	.375	.367	.396	.763
Willy Adames	63	19	3	11	.302	.302	.460	.762
Maikel Garcia	71	20	3	10	.282	.274	.479	.753
Amed Rosario	28	7	2	4	.250	.250	.500	.750
Kyle Isbel	49	13	2	4	.265	.260	.490	.750
Brandon Nimmo	76	20	4	18	.263	.275	.474	.749
Miguel Andujar	53	18	0	4	.340	.333	.415	.748
Jake Meyers	52	17	1	5	.327	.321	.423	.744
Bryan Reynolds	83	23	3	14	.277	.286	.458	.744
Robert Hassell	27	9	0	4	.333	.333	.407	.741
Kyle Higashioka	19	5	1	7	.263	.263	.474	.737
Austin Hedges	20	7	0	3	.350	.333	.400	.733
Adam Frazier	31	8	1	7	.258	.342	.387	.729
Zack Gelof	11	2	1	2	.182	.182	.545	.727
TJ Friedl	46	14	0	3	.304	.353	.370	.723

Sort by: OPS ▼ AVG SLG OBP AB HR

Spencer Steer

.849 OPS

AVG .314

OBP .340

SLG .510

HR 2

AB 51

H 16

RBI 9

Gavin Lux

.847 OPS

AVG .361

OBP .355

SLG .492

HR 1

AB 61

H 22

RBI 10

Jake Bauers

.846 OPS

AVG .346

OBP .346

SLG .500

HR 1

AB 26

H 9

RBI 4

Luis Garcia

.841 OPS

AVG .293

OBP .308

SLG .533

HR 3

AB 75

H 22

RBI 12

Logan Ohoppe

.839 OPS

AVG .306

OBP .306

SLG .532

HR 4

AB 62

H 19

RBI 11

Chase Meidroth

.838 OPS

AVG .351

OBP .351

SLG .486

HR 1

AB 37

H 13

RBI 2

Nick Fortes

.837 OPS

AVG .333

OBP .350

SLG .487

HR 1

AB 39

H 13

RBI 5

Sal Frelick

.836 OPS

AVG .356

OBP .370

SLG .467

HR 1

AB 45

H 16

RBI 7

Brent Rooker

.836 OPS

AVG .305

OBP .311

SLG .525

HR 5

AB 118

H 36

RBI 16

Matt Chapman

.834 OPS

AVG .280

OBP .294

SLG .540

HR 3

AB 50

H 14

RBI 8

Dylan Beavers

.833 OPS

AVG .250

OBP .250

SLG .583

HR 1

AB 12

H 3

RBI 1

Trent Grisham

.830 OPS

AVG .377

OBP .377

SLG .453

HR 1

AB 53

H 20

RBI 6

Jung Hoo Lee

.825 OPS

AVG .339

OBP .361

SLG .464

HR 0

AB 56

H 19

RBI 7

Colson Montgomery

.824 OPS

AVG .265

OBP .265

SLG .559

HR 2

AB 34

H 9

RBI 5

Tyler Fitzgerald

.821 OPS

AVG .321

OBP .321

SLG .500

HR 1

AB 28

H 9

RBI 5

Jackson Holliday

.814 OPS

AVG .305

OBP .320

SLG .495

HR 3

AB 95

H 29

RBI 10

Luis Arraez

.808 OPS

AVG .305

OBP .300

SLG .508

HR 2

AB 59

H 18

RBI 7

Freddy Fermin

.802 OPS

AVG .298

OBP .313

SLG .489

HR 2

AB 47

H 14

RBI 6

Kyle Teel

.796 OPS

AVG .323

OBP .313

SLG .484

HR 1

AB 31

H 10

RBI 6

Miguel Vargas

.792 OPS

AVG .305

OBP .300

SLG .492

HR 2

AB 59

H 18

RBI 10

Max Schuemann

.792 OPS

AVG .259

OBP .310

SLG .481

HR 1

AB 27

H 7

RBI 2

Bryce Teodosio

.789 OPS

AVG .333

OBP .400

SLG .389

HR 0

AB 18

H 6

RBI 1

Rafael Devers

.788 OPS

AVG .310

OBP .322

SLG .466

HR 2

AB 58

H 18

RBI 11

Nick Gonzales

.786 OPS

AVG .299

OBP .309

SLG .478

HR 1

AB 67

H 20

RBI 5

Brady House

.785 OPS

AVG .293

OBP .273

SLG .512

HR 2

AB 41

H 12

RBI 9

Josh Smith

.783 OPS

AVG .286

OBP .314

SLG .469

HR 2

AB 49

H 14

RBI 8

Jose Trevino

.778 OPS

AVG .289

OBP .289

SLG .489

HR 2

AB 45

H 13

RBI 6

Ryan McMahon

.777 OPS

AVG .288

OBP .296

SLG .481

HR 3

AB 52

H 15

RBI 8

Kerry Carpenter

.775 OPS

AVG .260

OBP .275

SLG .500

HR 3

AB 50

H 13

RBI 10

Henry Davis

.769 OPS

AVG .283

OBP .313

SLG .457

HR 2

AB 46

H 13

RBI 4

Yainer Diaz

.768 OPS

AVG .294

OBP .291

SLG .477

HR 4

AB 109

H 32

RBI 16

Blaze Alexander

.768 OPS

AVG .286

OBP .375

SLG .393

HR 0

AB 28

H 8

RBI 6

Josh Lowe

.768 OPS

AVG .244

OBP .256

SLG .512

HR 2

AB 41

H 10

RBI 4

Joey Ortiz

.766 OPS

AVG .298

OBP .298

SLG .468

HR 2

AB 47

H 14

RBI 7

Kebryan Hayes

.765 OPS

AVG .311

OBP .323

SLG .443

HR 1

AB 61

H 19

RBI 10

Nick Allen

.763 OPS

AVG .375

OBP .367

SLG .396

HR 0

AB 48

H 18

RBI 2

Willy Adames

.762 OPS

AVG .302

OBP .302

SLG .460

HR 3

AB 63

H 19

RBI 11

Maikel Garcia

.753 OPS

AVG .282

OBP .274

SLG .479

HR 3

AB 71

H 20

RBI 10

Amed Rosario

.750 OPS

AVG .250

OBP .250

SLG .500

HR 2

AB 28

H 7

RBI 4

Kyle Isbel

.750 OPS

AVG .265

OBP .260

SLG .490

HR 2

AB 49

H 13

RBI 4

Brandon Nimmo

.749 OPS

AVG .263

OBP .275

SLG .474

HR 4

AB 76

H 20

RBI 18

Miguel Andujar

.748 OPS

AVG .340

OBP .333

SLG .415

HR 0

AB 53

H 18

RBI 4

Jake Meyers

.744 OPS

AVG .327

OBP .321

SLG .423

HR 1

AB 52

H 17

RBI 5

Bryan Reynolds

.744 OPS

AVG .277

OBP .286

SLG .458

HR 3

AB 83

H 23

RBI 14

Robert Hassell

.741 OPS

AVG .333

OBP .333

SLG .407

HR 0

AB 27

H 9

RBI 4

Kyle Higashioka

.737 OPS

AVG .263

OBP .263

SLG .474

HR 1

AB 19

H 5

RBI 7

Austin Hedges

.733 OPS

AVG .350

OBP .333

SLG .400

HR 0

AB 20

H 7

RBI 3

Adam Frazier

.729 OPS

AVG .258

OBP .342

SLG .387

HR 1

AB 31

H 8

RBI 7

Zack Gelof

.727 OPS

AVG .182

OBP .182

SLG .545

HR 1

AB 11

H 2

RBI 2

TJ Friedl

.723 OPS

AVG .304

OBP .353

SLG .370

HR 0

AB 46

H 14

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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