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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.
Josh Jung headshot
St. Louis Cardinals
.381 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .214
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 3
Brooks Lee headshot
Miami Marlins
.381 OPS
AVG .083
OBP .214
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 1
RBI 0
Byron Buxton headshot
Philadelphia Phillies
.381 OPS
AVG .083
OBP .214
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 1
RBI 0
Owen Caissie headshot
Atlanta Braves
.379 OPS
AVG .115
OBP .148
SLG .231
HR 1
AB 26
H 3
RBI 1
Jarren Duran headshot
Oakland Athletics
.379 OPS
AVG .115
OBP .148
SLG .231
HR 1
AB 26
H 3
RBI 2
CJ Abrams headshot
Miami Marlins
.379 OPS
AVG .139
OBP .184
SLG .194
HR 0
AB 36
H 5
RBI 3
Nick Fortes headshot
Baltimore Orioles
.378 OPS
AVG .143
OBP .235
SLG .143
HR 0
AB 14
H 2
RBI 1
Willy Adames headshot
New York Mets
.378 OPS
AVG .071
OBP .235
SLG .143
HR 0
AB 14
H 1
RBI 1
Ezequiel Tovar headshot
Atlanta Braves
.378 OPS
AVG .143
OBP .235
SLG .143
HR 0
AB 14
H 2
RBI 1
Josue De Paula headshot
Cincinnati Reds
.377 OPS
AVG .091
OBP .286
SLG .091
HR 0
AB 11
H 1
RBI 1
Cal Raleigh headshot
New York Yankees
.377 OPS
AVG .150
OBP .227
SLG .150
HR 0
AB 20
H 3
RBI 3
TJ Friedl headshot
Los Angeles Angels
.377 OPS
AVG .091
OBP .286
SLG .091
HR 0
AB 11
H 1
RBI 1
Carson Kelly headshot
San Francisco Giants
.377 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .211
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 18
H 3
RBI 1
Caleb Durbin headshot
St. Louis Cardinals
.377 OPS
AVG .091
OBP .286
SLG .091
HR 0
AB 11
H 1
RBI 2
Daniel Schneemann headshot
Chicago White Sox
.377 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .211
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 18
H 3
RBI 1
Randy Arozarena headshot
Milwaukee Brewers
.377 OPS
AVG .091
OBP .286
SLG .091
HR 0
AB 11
H 1
RBI 0
Taylor Ward headshot
Minnesota Twins
.377 OPS
AVG .091
OBP .286
SLG .091
HR 0
AB 11
H 1
RBI 0
Patrick Bailey headshot
New York Mets
.377 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .211
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 18
H 3
RBI 1
Tyler Soderstrom headshot
Pittsburgh Pirates
.377 OPS
AVG .091
OBP .286
SLG .091
HR 0
AB 11
H 1
RBI 0
Kerry Carpenter headshot
Texas Rangers
.377 OPS
AVG .150
OBP .227
SLG .150
HR 0
AB 20
H 3
RBI 0
Drew Cavanaugh headshot
Arizona Diamondbacks
.377 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .211
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 18
H 3
RBI 2
Sal Stewart headshot
Los Angeles Angels
.377 OPS
AVG .091
OBP .286
SLG .091
HR 0
AB 11
H 1
RBI 2
Daulton Varsho headshot
Pittsburgh Pirates
.377 OPS
AVG .091
OBP .286
SLG .091
HR 0
AB 11
H 1
RBI 0
Brice Turang headshot
Seattle Mariners
.377 OPS
AVG .091
OBP .286
SLG .091
HR 0
AB 11
H 1
RBI 0
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. headshot
Tampa Bay Rays
.377 OPS
AVG .143
OBP .205
SLG .171
HR 0
AB 35
H 5
RBI 4

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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