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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.
Travis Bazzana headshot
San Francisco Giants
.455 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .182
SLG .273
HR 0
AB 11
H 2
RBI 0
Cole Carrigg headshot
Atlanta Braves
.455 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .182
SLG .273
HR 0
AB 11
H 2
RBI 0
Willy Adames headshot
Tampa Bay Rays
.455 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .182
SLG .273
HR 0
AB 11
H 2
RBI 0
Heriberto Hernandez headshot
Los Angeles Angels
.455 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .182
SLG .273
HR 0
AB 11
H 2
RBI 1
Xander Bogaerts headshot
St. Louis Cardinals
.453 OPS
AVG .192
OBP .222
SLG .231
HR 0
AB 26
H 5
RBI 2
Christian Yelich headshot
Pittsburgh Pirates
.453 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .231
SLG .222
HR 0
AB 36
H 6
RBI 3
Austin Wells headshot
Boston Red Sox
.453 OPS
AVG .143
OBP .139
SLG .314
HR 2
AB 35
H 5
RBI 9
Bryan Reynolds headshot
Houston Astros
.452 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .286
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 1
Kyle Higashioka headshot
Oakland Athletics
.452 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .286
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 0
Manny Machado headshot
Cleveland Indians
.452 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .286
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 0
Juan Soto headshot
Los Angeles Angels
.452 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .286
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 0
Max Clark headshot
Seattle Mariners
.452 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .286
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 1
Jo Adell headshot
Minnesota Twins
.452 OPS
AVG .125
OBP .160
SLG .292
HR 1
AB 24
H 3
RBI 2
Tyler Freeman headshot
Milwaukee Brewers
.452 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .286
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 1
Colt Emerson headshot
Baltimore Orioles
.452 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .286
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 2
Riley Greene headshot
San Francisco Giants
.452 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .286
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 0
Shea Langeliers headshot
San Francisco Giants
.452 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .286
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 18
H 3
RBI 2
Shea Langeliers headshot
Pittsburgh Pirates
.452 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .286
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 0
Wilyer Abreu headshot
St. Louis Cardinals
.452 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .286
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 0
J.P. Crawford headshot
Miami Marlins
.452 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .286
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 0
Kyle Stowers headshot
Los Angeles Dodgers
.452 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .286
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 24
H 4
RBI 1
Bo Bichette headshot
Detroit Tigers
.452 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .286
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 2
Jacob Young headshot
San Diego Padres
.452 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .286
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 1
James Wood headshot
Chicago Cubs
.451 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .308
HR 1
AB 13
H 1
RBI 1
Cole Young headshot
Boston Red Sox
.451 OPS
AVG .143
OBP .308
SLG .143
HR 0
AB 21
H 3
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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