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MLB Batting Splits 2026

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.
Ernie Clement headshot
New York Mets
.817 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .417
SLG .400
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 1
Cody Bellinger headshot
Pittsburgh Pirates
.817 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .417
SLG .400
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 0
Wade Meckler headshot
Philadelphia Phillies
.817 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .417
SLG .400
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 2
Nathaniel Lowe headshot
New York Yankees
.817 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .417
SLG .400
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 0
Edgar Quero headshot
Tampa Bay Rays
.817 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .417
SLG .400
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 1
Dansby Swanson headshot
Pittsburgh Pirates
.817 OPS
AVG .265
OBP .405
SLG .412
HR 1
AB 34
H 9
RBI 5
Michael Busch headshot
Pittsburgh Pirates
.817 OPS
AVG .286
OBP .368
SLG .449
HR 2
AB 49
H 14
RBI 9
Ryan O'Hearn headshot
San Diego Padres
.817 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .417
SLG .400
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 0
Willy Adames headshot
Houston Astros
.817 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .417
SLG .400
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 0
Riley Greene headshot
St. Louis Cardinals
.817 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .417
SLG .400
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 1
Luke Keaschall headshot
Houston Astros
.817 OPS
AVG .214
OBP .389
SLG .429
HR 1
AB 14
H 3
RBI 3
Danny Jansen headshot
Seattle Mariners
.816 OPS
AVG .278
OBP .316
SLG .500
HR 1
AB 18
H 5
RBI 4
Austin Wells headshot
Tampa Bay Rays
.816 OPS
AVG .138
OBP .265
SLG .552
HR 4
AB 29
H 4
RBI 4
Brandon Marsh headshot
Milwaukee Brewers
.816 OPS
AVG .278
OBP .316
SLG .500
HR 1
AB 18
H 5
RBI 4
Dominic Canzone headshot
Los Angeles Angels
.815 OPS
AVG .237
OBP .341
SLG .474
HR 2
AB 38
H 9
RBI 4
Matt McLain headshot
Miami Marlins
.815 OPS
AVG .259
OBP .333
SLG .481
HR 1
AB 27
H 7
RBI 3
Ezequiel Tovar headshot
San Francisco Giants
.815 OPS
AVG .256
OBP .302
SLG .513
HR 3
AB 39
H 10
RBI 7
Garrett Mitchell headshot
Arizona Diamondbacks
.815 OPS
AVG .273
OBP .360
SLG .455
HR 1
AB 22
H 6
RBI 3
Lars Nootbaar headshot
San Diego Padres
.815 OPS
AVG .276
OBP .436
SLG .379
HR 1
AB 29
H 8
RBI 4
Alec Burleson headshot
Kansas City Royals
.815 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .357
SLG .458
HR 0
AB 24
H 8
RBI 5
Bryce Harper headshot
Atlanta Braves
.815 OPS
AVG .280
OBP .315
SLG .500
HR 2
AB 50
H 14
RBI 6
Heliot Ramos headshot
Philadelphia Phillies
.814 OPS
AVG .350
OBP .364
SLG .450
HR 0
AB 20
H 7
RBI 2
Carter Jensen headshot
Colorado Rockies
.814 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .231
SLG .583
HR 1
AB 12
H 2
RBI 1
Josh Bell headshot
Milwaukee Brewers
.814 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .364
SLG .450
HR 1
AB 20
H 6
RBI 3
Francisco Lindor headshot
Pittsburgh Pirates
.814 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .464
SLG .350
HR 0
AB 20
H 5
RBI 1

Understanding Opponent Splits

Opponent splits reveal how a hitter performs against each MLB team. These splits capture the combined effect of a team's pitching staff, defensive alignment, and park factors. Some hitters consistently dominate certain teams due to favorable pitching matchups.

Team-Specific Matchups

Some hitters own certain teams. This often reflects favorable matchups against that team's pitching staff — handedness advantages, pitch-type weaknesses, or familiarity from division play. Division rivals face each other 13+ times per season, creating larger sample sizes.

Stacking by Opponent

For DFS, opponent splits help identify entire lineups to stack. If multiple hitters on a team have strong splits against today's opponent, that's a high-correlation stack. Combine with the opposing starter's recent form for maximum edge.

Sample Size Caution

Opponent splits against non-division teams can be small (3-4 games per season). Weight division matchups more heavily since they have 13+ games of data. A .400 AVG in 10 at-bats against a team is interesting but not predictive on its own.

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

How reliable are opponent batting splits?

Division opponent splits are the most reliable since hitters face those teams 13+ times per season. Interleague and non-division splits have smaller sample sizes (3-7 games) and should be weighted less heavily. Always check the at-bat count before drawing conclusions.

How do I use opponent splits for DFS stacks?

Find teams where multiple hitters have strong splits against today's opponent. Stack 3-4 hitters from that team in your DFS lineup for high correlation. This works especially well when the opposing starter is also weak against that lineup's handedness profile.

Why do some hitters crush certain teams?

It usually comes down to pitching staff matchups. A hitter might face favorable pitch types, have platoon advantages against most of a team's rotation, or thrive at that team's home park. Division familiarity also plays a role — hitters see the same pitchers repeatedly.
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