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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.
Christian Vazquez headshot
Seattle Mariners
.915 OPS
AVG .313
OBP .353
SLG .563
HR 1
AB 16
H 5
RBI 4
Spencer Horwitz headshot
Colorado Rockies
.915 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .391
SLG .524
HR 1
AB 21
H 7
RBI 1
Wilyer Abreu headshot
Tampa Bay Rays
.915 OPS
AVG .214
OBP .320
SLG .595
HR 5
AB 42
H 9
RBI 8
Fernando Tatis Jr. headshot
Philadelphia Phillies
.913 OPS
AVG .409
OBP .458
SLG .455
HR 0
AB 22
H 9
RBI 0
Ceddanne Rafaela headshot
Detroit Tigers
.913 OPS
AVG .320
OBP .393
SLG .520
HR 1
AB 25
H 8
RBI 6
Ildemaro Vargas headshot
Milwaukee Brewers
.913 OPS
AVG .409
OBP .458
SLG .455
HR 0
AB 22
H 9
RBI 2
Nolan Schanuel headshot
Oakland Athletics
.913 OPS
AVG .289
OBP .386
SLG .526
HR 2
AB 38
H 11
RBI 5
Michael Conforto headshot
Chicago White Sox
.913 OPS
AVG .231
OBP .375
SLG .538
HR 1
AB 13
H 3
RBI 3
Tommy Edman headshot
Colorado Rockies
.912 OPS
AVG .375
OBP .412
SLG .500
HR 0
AB 16
H 6
RBI 0
Willson Contreras headshot
Oakland Athletics
.912 OPS
AVG .235
OBP .500
SLG .412
HR 1
AB 17
H 4
RBI 1
Yordan Alvarez headshot
Los Angeles Angels
.912 OPS
AVG .279
OBP .446
SLG .465
HR 2
AB 43
H 12
RBI 5
Jesus Sanchez headshot
Los Angeles Angels
.912 OPS
AVG .286
OBP .412
SLG .500
HR 1
AB 14
H 4
RBI 2
Seiya Suzuki headshot
Los Angeles Dodgers
.911 OPS
AVG .261
OBP .346
SLG .565
HR 2
AB 23
H 6
RBI 4
Blaze Alexander headshot
Seattle Mariners
.911 OPS
AVG .375
OBP .474
SLG .438
HR 0
AB 16
H 6
RBI 2
Freddie Freeman headshot
Philadelphia Phillies
.911 OPS
AVG .348
OBP .346
SLG .565
HR 1
AB 23
H 8
RBI 3
Brayan Rocchio headshot
Kansas City Royals
.910 OPS
AVG .289
OBP .357
SLG .553
HR 3
AB 38
H 11
RBI 6
Brooks Lee headshot
Toronto Blue Jays
.910 OPS
AVG .308
OBP .333
SLG .577
HR 2
AB 26
H 8
RBI 5
Dylan Crews headshot
Colorado Rockies
.910 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .481
SLG .429
HR 0
AB 21
H 7
RBI 3
Michael Busch headshot
Cincinnati Reds
.910 OPS
AVG .280
OBP .390
SLG .520
HR 3
AB 50
H 14
RBI 7
Jorge Soler headshot
Chicago White Sox
.910 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .360
SLG .550
HR 2
AB 20
H 5
RBI 5
Garrett Mitchell headshot
Miami Marlins
.910 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .481
SLG .429
HR 0
AB 21
H 7
RBI 7
Jackson Merrill headshot
Colorado Rockies
.909 OPS
AVG .360
OBP .429
SLG .480
HR 1
AB 50
H 18
RBI 10
Lenyn Sosa headshot
Kansas City Royals
.909 OPS
AVG .364
OBP .364
SLG .545
HR 0
AB 11
H 4
RBI 0
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer headshot
Chicago White Sox
.909 OPS
AVG .364
OBP .364
SLG .545
HR 0
AB 11
H 4
RBI 0
Bryson Stott headshot
New York Yankees
.909 OPS
AVG .273
OBP .273
SLG .636
HR 1
AB 11
H 3
RBI 5

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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