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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.
Leody Taveras headshot
Detroit Tigers
.762 OPS
AVG .238
OBP .333
SLG .429
HR 1
AB 21
H 5
RBI 2
Xavier Edwards headshot
Minnesota Twins
.762 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .308
SLG .455
HR 0
AB 11
H 2
RBI 1
Nick Kurtz headshot
Philadelphia Phillies
.762 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .429
SLG .333
HR 0
AB 12
H 4
RBI 2
Royce Lewis headshot
Houston Astros
.762 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .308
SLG .455
HR 1
AB 11
H 2
RBI 1
Brandon Lowe headshot
Chicago White Sox
.762 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .429
SLG .333
HR 0
AB 12
H 4
RBI 0
Ildemaro Vargas headshot
Texas Rangers
.762 OPS
AVG .286
OBP .286
SLG .476
HR 1
AB 21
H 6
RBI 5
Cal Raleigh headshot
Cincinnati Reds
.762 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .308
SLG .455
HR 1
AB 11
H 2
RBI 6
Xander Bogaerts headshot
Texas Rangers
.762 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .462
SLG .300
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 1
Moises Ballesteros headshot
Arizona Diamondbacks
.762 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .308
SLG .455
HR 1
AB 11
H 2
RBI 2
Jacob Young headshot
Milwaukee Brewers
.762 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .333
SLG .429
HR 0
AB 21
H 7
RBI 1
Kyle Schwarber headshot
Kansas City Royals
.762 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .462
SLG .300
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 0
Gavin Sheets headshot
Los Angeles Dodgers
.762 OPS
AVG .273
OBP .368
SLG .394
HR 1
AB 33
H 9
RBI 3
Jim Jarvis headshot
Washington Nationals
.762 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .429
SLG .333
HR 0
AB 12
H 4
RBI 2
Miguel Vargas headshot
Atlanta Braves
.762 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .308
SLG .455
HR 1
AB 11
H 2
RBI 2
Willson Contreras headshot
San Diego Padres
.762 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .308
SLG .455
HR 1
AB 11
H 2
RBI 1
Hunter Feduccia headshot
Kansas City Royals
.762 OPS
AVG .238
OBP .238
SLG .524
HR 1
AB 21
H 5
RBI 3
Maikel Garcia headshot
Baltimore Orioles
.762 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .429
SLG .333
HR 0
AB 12
H 4
RBI 1
Kyle Higashioka headshot
Cleveland Indians
.762 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .308
SLG .455
HR 1
AB 11
H 2
RBI 2
Mauricio Dubon headshot
Cincinnati Reds
.762 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .429
SLG .333
HR 0
AB 18
H 6
RBI 1
Kevin McGonigle headshot
Atlanta Braves
.762 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .462
SLG .300
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 1
Ramon Urias headshot
Los Angeles Dodgers
.762 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .308
SLG .455
HR 1
AB 11
H 2
RBI 2
Tyler Soderstrom headshot
Boston Red Sox
.762 OPS
AVG .148
OBP .207
SLG .556
HR 3
AB 27
H 4
RBI 4
Lars Nootbaar headshot
Miami Marlins
.762 OPS
AVG .261
OBP .370
SLG .391
HR 1
AB 23
H 6
RBI 2
Kevin McGonigle headshot
Baltimore Orioles
.762 OPS
AVG .321
OBP .333
SLG .429
HR 1
AB 28
H 9
RBI 5
Kerry Carpenter headshot
Minnesota Twins
.762 OPS
AVG .235
OBP .350
SLG .412
HR 1
AB 17
H 4
RBI 5

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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