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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.
Dalton Rushing headshot
Oakland Athletics
.664 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .364
SLG .300
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 2
Josh Naylor headshot
San Francisco Giants
.664 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .364
SLG .300
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 1
Garrett Mitchell headshot
San Diego Padres
.664 OPS
AVG .211
OBP .348
SLG .316
HR 0
AB 19
H 4
RBI 0
Masataka Yoshida headshot
Cleveland Indians
.664 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .364
SLG .300
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 3
Wade Meckler headshot
Houston Astros
.663 OPS
AVG .231
OBP .355
SLG .308
HR 0
AB 26
H 6
RBI 2
Salvador Perez headshot
Chicago White Sox
.662 OPS
AVG .245
OBP .275
SLG .388
HR 2
AB 49
H 12
RBI 3
Brandon Marsh headshot
Miami Marlins
.662 OPS
AVG .255
OBP .300
SLG .362
HR 1
AB 47
H 12
RBI 4
James Wood headshot
Miami Marlins
.661 OPS
AVG .174
OBP .269
SLG .391
HR 1
AB 23
H 4
RBI 1
Sal Stewart headshot
St. Louis Cardinals
.661 OPS
AVG .234
OBP .321
SLG .340
HR 1
AB 47
H 11
RBI 9
Marcelo Mayer headshot
Detroit Tigers
.661 OPS
AVG .286
OBP .375
SLG .286
HR 0
AB 14
H 4
RBI 1
Nick Allen headshot
Texas Rangers
.661 OPS
AVG .286
OBP .375
SLG .286
HR 0
AB 14
H 4
RBI 2
Leody Taveras headshot
New York Yankees
.661 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .286
SLG .375
HR 0
AB 32
H 8
RBI 3
Colson Montgomery headshot
Baltimore Orioles
.661 OPS
AVG .150
OBP .261
SLG .400
HR 1
AB 20
H 3
RBI 3
Weston Wilson headshot
Boston Red Sox
.661 OPS
AVG .286
OBP .375
SLG .286
HR 0
AB 14
H 4
RBI 0
Jesus Sanchez headshot
Colorado Rockies
.661 OPS
AVG .286
OBP .375
SLG .286
HR 0
AB 14
H 4
RBI 1
Kyle Manzardo headshot
Minnesota Twins
.660 OPS
AVG .192
OBP .276
SLG .385
HR 1
AB 26
H 5
RBI 3
Vaughn Grissom headshot
Chicago White Sox
.660 OPS
AVG .188
OBP .222
SLG .438
HR 1
AB 16
H 3
RBI 2
Richie Palacios headshot
Baltimore Orioles
.659 OPS
AVG .262
OBP .326
SLG .333
HR 0
AB 42
H 11
RBI 5
Dillon Dingler headshot
Toronto Blue Jays
.659 OPS
AVG .278
OBP .381
SLG .278
HR 0
AB 18
H 5
RBI 1
Seiya Suzuki headshot
Pittsburgh Pirates
.659 OPS
AVG .217
OBP .333
SLG .326
HR 1
AB 46
H 10
RBI 8
Ernie Clement headshot
Philadelphia Phillies
.659 OPS
AVG .240
OBP .259
SLG .400
HR 1
AB 25
H 6
RBI 3
Alex Bregman headshot
Los Angeles Dodgers
.659 OPS
AVG .200
OBP .259
SLG .400
HR 1
AB 25
H 5
RBI 2
Nathaniel Lowe headshot
Los Angeles Angels
.658 OPS
AVG .235
OBP .364
SLG .294
HR 0
AB 17
H 4
RBI 5
Hyeseong Kim headshot
Los Angeles Angels
.657 OPS
AVG .273
OBP .385
SLG .273
HR 0
AB 11
H 3
RBI 1
Spencer Horwitz headshot
St. Louis Cardinals
.657 OPS
AVG .189
OBP .279
SLG .378
HR 2
AB 37
H 7
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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