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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.
Jacob Young headshot
Minnesota Twins
.558 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .308
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 12
H 3
RBI 0
Jesus Sanchez headshot
Arizona Diamondbacks
.558 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .308
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 12
H 3
RBI 1
Royce Lewis headshot
Chicago White Sox
.558 OPS
AVG .238
OBP .273
SLG .286
HR 0
AB 21
H 5
RBI 0
Oneil Cruz headshot
Philadelphia Phillies
.558 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .308
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 12
H 3
RBI 2
Manny Machado headshot
Philadelphia Phillies
.558 OPS
AVG .130
OBP .167
SLG .391
HR 2
AB 23
H 3
RBI 4
Brice Turang headshot
Kansas City Royals
.558 OPS
AVG .091
OBP .286
SLG .273
HR 0
AB 11
H 1
RBI 1
Oswald Peraza headshot
Chicago White Sox
.558 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .308
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 12
H 3
RBI 0
Josh Naylor headshot
Chicago Cubs
.558 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .308
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 12
H 3
RBI 0
Wilyer Abreu headshot
Milwaukee Brewers
.558 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .308
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 12
H 3
RBI 2
Lazaro Montes headshot
Oakland Athletics
.557 OPS
AVG .143
OBP .200
SLG .357
HR 1
AB 14
H 2
RBI 4
Michael Busch headshot
Baltimore Orioles
.557 OPS
AVG .200
OBP .357
SLG .200
HR 0
AB 10
H 2
RBI 1
Adrian Del Castillo headshot
New York Mets
.557 OPS
AVG .176
OBP .263
SLG .294
HR 0
AB 17
H 3
RBI 3
Abimelec Ortiz headshot
Philadelphia Phillies
.557 OPS
AVG .143
OBP .200
SLG .357
HR 1
AB 14
H 2
RBI 1
Brooks Lee headshot
Oakland Athletics
.556 OPS
AVG .174
OBP .208
SLG .348
HR 1
AB 23
H 4
RBI 1
Tyler Stephenson headshot
Los Angeles Dodgers
.556 OPS
AVG .222
OBP .333
SLG .222
HR 0
AB 18
H 4
RBI 0
Michael Busch headshot
St. Louis Cardinals
.556 OPS
AVG .260
OBP .296
SLG .260
HR 0
AB 50
H 13
RBI 6
Danny Jansen headshot
Oakland Athletics
.556 OPS
AVG .222
OBP .333
SLG .222
HR 0
AB 18
H 4
RBI 0
Kyle Stowers headshot
St. Louis Cardinals
.556 OPS
AVG .222
OBP .333
SLG .222
HR 0
AB 18
H 4
RBI 3
Keibert Ruiz headshot
New York Mets
.556 OPS
AVG .259
OBP .259
SLG .296
HR 0
AB 27
H 7
RBI 4
Jackson Merrill headshot
Philadelphia Phillies
.556 OPS
AVG .174
OBP .208
SLG .348
HR 1
AB 23
H 4
RBI 3
Jonah Heim headshot
Detroit Tigers
.554 OPS
AVG .200
OBP .304
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 20
H 4
RBI 1
Freddie Freeman headshot
Cincinnati Reds
.554 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .304
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 20
H 5
RBI 1
Isiah Kiner-Falefa headshot
Baltimore Orioles
.554 OPS
AVG .217
OBP .250
SLG .304
HR 0
AB 23
H 5
RBI 5
Cody Bellinger headshot
Houston Astros
.554 OPS
AVG .130
OBP .250
SLG .304
HR 1
AB 23
H 3
RBI 7
Cam Smith headshot
Seattle Mariners
.554 OPS
AVG .190
OBP .244
SLG .310
HR 0
AB 42
H 8
RBI 3

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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