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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.
Kevin McGonigle headshot
Oakland Athletics
1.136 OPS
AVG .364
OBP .500
SLG .636
HR 2
AB 22
H 8
RBI 5
Kerry Carpenter headshot
Boston Red Sox
1.136 OPS
AVG .364
OBP .500
SLG .636
HR 1
AB 11
H 4
RBI 2
Shohei Ohtani headshot
Colorado Rockies
1.136 OPS
AVG .321
OBP .400
SLG .736
HR 6
AB 53
H 17
RBI 13
Xavier Edwards headshot
Texas Rangers
1.136 OPS
AVG .455
OBP .500
SLG .636
HR 0
AB 11
H 5
RBI 2
Luisangel Acuna headshot
Oakland Athletics
1.136 OPS
AVG .455
OBP .500
SLG .636
HR 0
AB 11
H 5
RBI 1
Freddy Fermin headshot
Pittsburgh Pirates
1.136 OPS
AVG .455
OBP .500
SLG .636
HR 0
AB 11
H 5
RBI 0
Elly De La Cruz headshot
Detroit Tigers
1.136 OPS
AVG .364
OBP .500
SLG .636
HR 1
AB 11
H 4
RBI 2
Jackson Holliday headshot
Texas Rangers
1.135 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .385
SLG .750
HR 1
AB 12
H 4
RBI 1
Matt Olson headshot
Texas Rangers
1.133 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .467
SLG .667
HR 1
AB 12
H 4
RBI 1
Edouard Julien headshot
Cincinnati Reds
1.133 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .467
SLG .667
HR 1
AB 12
H 4
RBI 2
Javier Sanoja headshot
Tampa Bay Rays
1.133 OPS
AVG .400
OBP .400
SLG .733
HR 1
AB 15
H 6
RBI 6
Salvador Perez headshot
San Francisco Giants
1.133 OPS
AVG .200
OBP .333
SLG .800
HR 2
AB 10
H 2
RBI 4
Brice Turang headshot
San Francisco Giants
1.133 OPS
AVG .462
OBP .517
SLG .615
HR 0
AB 26
H 12
RBI 8
Andres Chaparro headshot
Colorado Rockies
1.133 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .333
SLG .800
HR 2
AB 15
H 5
RBI 4
Dominic Canzone headshot
Cleveland Indians
1.131 OPS
AVG .278
OBP .409
SLG .722
HR 2
AB 18
H 5
RBI 2
Kyle Karros headshot
Los Angeles Dodgers
1.131 OPS
AVG .286
OBP .417
SLG .714
HR 3
AB 28
H 8
RBI 7
Cedric Mullins headshot
Miami Marlins
1.130 OPS
AVG .350
OBP .480
SLG .650
HR 2
AB 20
H 7
RBI 2
Marcus Semien headshot
Cleveland Indians
1.129 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .429
SLG .700
HR 1
AB 10
H 3
RBI 2
Esmerlyn Valdez headshot
Boston Red Sox
1.128 OPS
AVG .417
OBP .462
SLG .667
HR 0
AB 12
H 5
RBI 2
Kazuma Okamoto headshot
Atlanta Braves
1.128 OPS
AVG .417
OBP .462
SLG .667
HR 1
AB 12
H 5
RBI 2
Brooks Lee headshot
Washington Nationals
1.128 OPS
AVG .417
OBP .462
SLG .667
HR 0
AB 12
H 5
RBI 5
Nick Gonzales headshot
Minnesota Twins
1.128 OPS
AVG .417
OBP .462
SLG .667
HR 1
AB 12
H 5
RBI 4
Vaughn Grissom headshot
New York Yankees
1.128 OPS
AVG .400
OBP .478
SLG .650
HR 1
AB 20
H 8
RBI 6
Willi Castro headshot
Boston Red Sox
1.128 OPS
AVG .417
OBP .462
SLG .667
HR 1
AB 12
H 5
RBI 1
J.P. Crawford headshot
Tampa Bay Rays
1.128 OPS
AVG .417
OBP .462
SLG .667
HR 0
AB 12
H 5
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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