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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.
Francisco Lindor headshot
Atlanta Braves
.923 OPS
AVG .268
OBP .362
SLG .561
HR 3
AB 41
H 11
RBI 8
Heriberto Hernandez headshot
Houston Astros
.923 OPS
AVG .385
OBP .385
SLG .538
HR 0
AB 13
H 5
RBI 1
Shohei Ohtani headshot
Kansas City Royals
.923 OPS
AVG .308
OBP .308
SLG .615
HR 1
AB 13
H 4
RBI 3
Justin Foscue headshot
Oakland Athletics
.923 OPS
AVG .231
OBP .231
SLG .692
HR 2
AB 13
H 3
RBI 2
Trent Grisham headshot
Cleveland Indians
.923 OPS
AVG .348
OBP .444
SLG .478
HR 0
AB 23
H 8
RBI 0
Alec Burleson headshot
Texas Rangers
.923 OPS
AVG .385
OBP .385
SLG .538
HR 0
AB 13
H 5
RBI 4
Daulton Varsho headshot
Philadelphia Phillies
.923 OPS
AVG .308
OBP .308
SLG .615
HR 1
AB 13
H 4
RBI 1
Tyler Soderstrom headshot
New York Mets
.923 OPS
AVG .231
OBP .231
SLG .692
HR 2
AB 13
H 3
RBI 5
Elias Diaz headshot
Boston Red Sox
.923 OPS
AVG .308
OBP .308
SLG .615
HR 1
AB 13
H 4
RBI 4
Matt Wallner headshot
Kansas City Royals
.923 OPS
AVG .231
OBP .231
SLG .692
HR 2
AB 13
H 3
RBI 2
Chase Meidroth headshot
Oakland Athletics
.923 OPS
AVG .375
OBP .423
SLG .500
HR 0
AB 24
H 9
RBI 2
Oneil Cruz headshot
Texas Rangers
.923 OPS
AVG .231
OBP .231
SLG .692
HR 2
AB 13
H 3
RBI 4
Wyatt Langford headshot
Boston Red Sox
.923 OPS
AVG .318
OBP .423
SLG .500
HR 1
AB 22
H 7
RBI 4
Bo Bichette headshot
Minnesota Twins
.923 OPS
AVG .385
OBP .385
SLG .538
HR 0
AB 13
H 5
RBI 3
Bo Bichette headshot
Chicago White Sox
.923 OPS
AVG .231
OBP .231
SLG .692
HR 2
AB 13
H 3
RBI 2
Carson Benge headshot
Toronto Blue Jays
.923 OPS
AVG .308
OBP .308
SLG .615
HR 1
AB 13
H 4
RBI 2
Brandon Valenzuela headshot
Boston Red Sox
.922 OPS
AVG .294
OBP .333
SLG .588
HR 1
AB 17
H 5
RBI 2
Sal Stewart headshot
Miami Marlins
.922 OPS
AVG .308
OBP .345
SLG .577
HR 2
AB 26
H 8
RBI 7
Ben Williamson headshot
Minnesota Twins
.922 OPS
AVG .348
OBP .400
SLG .522
HR 0
AB 23
H 8
RBI 4
Brandon Nimmo headshot
Arizona Diamondbacks
.922 OPS
AVG .348
OBP .400
SLG .522
HR 0
AB 23
H 8
RBI 2
Luis Garcia headshot
San Francisco Giants
.922 OPS
AVG .294
OBP .333
SLG .588
HR 1
AB 17
H 5
RBI 6
Taylor Ward headshot
Cleveland Indians
.922 OPS
AVG .267
OBP .389
SLG .533
HR 1
AB 15
H 4
RBI 3
Cam Smith headshot
Toronto Blue Jays
.922 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .389
SLG .533
HR 1
AB 15
H 5
RBI 3
Josh Naylor headshot
Oakland Athletics
.922 OPS
AVG .418
OBP .431
SLG .491
HR 0
AB 55
H 23
RBI 6
Andres Gimenez headshot
Cleveland Indians
.921 OPS
AVG .389
OBP .421
SLG .500
HR 0
AB 18
H 7
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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