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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.
Jacob Young headshot
Los Angeles Dodgers
.864 OPS
AVG .364
OBP .500
SLG .364
HR 0
AB 11
H 4
RBI 2
Manny Machado headshot
Cincinnati Reds
.864 OPS
AVG .350
OBP .364
SLG .500
HR 0
AB 20
H 7
RBI 3
Josh Bell headshot
Los Angeles Angels
.864 OPS
AVG .357
OBP .400
SLG .464
HR 0
AB 28
H 10
RBI 3
Kody Clemens headshot
Oakland Athletics
.864 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .364
SLG .500
HR 0
AB 20
H 6
RBI 3
Fernando Tatis Jr. headshot
Texas Rangers
.864 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .364
SLG .500
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 0
Cole Young headshot
Atlanta Braves
.864 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .364
SLG .500
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 1
Pedro Ramirez headshot
Arizona Diamondbacks
.864 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .364
SLG .500
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 1
Nathan Lukes headshot
San Francisco Giants
.864 OPS
AVG .364
OBP .500
SLG .364
HR 0
AB 11
H 4
RBI 0
Brandon Lowe headshot
Tampa Bay Rays
.864 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .364
SLG .500
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 2
AJ Ewing headshot
St. Louis Cardinals
.864 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .364
SLG .500
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 0
CJ Abrams headshot
New York Mets
.864 OPS
AVG .261
OBP .386
SLG .478
HR 2
AB 46
H 12
RBI 12
Jake Rogers headshot
Texas Rangers
.864 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .364
SLG .500
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 0
Luis Robert headshot
San Francisco Giants
.864 OPS
AVG .364
OBP .500
SLG .364
HR 0
AB 11
H 4
RBI 1
Bobby Witt Jr. headshot
Washington Nationals
.864 OPS
AVG .364
OBP .500
SLG .364
HR 0
AB 11
H 4
RBI 2
Chase DeLauter headshot
New York Mets
.863 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .563
SLG .300
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 1
Caleb Durbin headshot
Baltimore Orioles
.863 OPS
AVG .268
OBP .375
SLG .488
HR 2
AB 41
H 11
RBI 7
Masyn Winn headshot
Miami Marlins
.863 OPS
AVG .353
OBP .333
SLG .529
HR 0
AB 17
H 6
RBI 2
Victor Mesa headshot
New York Yankees
.863 OPS
AVG .294
OBP .333
SLG .529
HR 1
AB 17
H 5
RBI 2
Myles Straw headshot
Cleveland Indians
.862 OPS
AVG .308
OBP .400
SLG .462
HR 0
AB 13
H 4
RBI 1
Alex Bregman headshot
Pittsburgh Pirates
.862 OPS
AVG .327
OBP .393
SLG .469
HR 1
AB 49
H 16
RBI 6
Michael Harris II headshot
San Diego Padres
.862 OPS
AVG .276
OBP .276
SLG .586
HR 2
AB 29
H 8
RBI 4
Leody Taveras headshot
Houston Astros
.862 OPS
AVG .308
OBP .400
SLG .462
HR 0
AB 13
H 4
RBI 5
Michael Busch headshot
San Francisco Giants
.862 OPS
AVG .273
OBP .407
SLG .455
HR 1
AB 22
H 6
RBI 4
Curtis Mead headshot
Boston Red Sox
.862 OPS
AVG .308
OBP .400
SLG .462
HR 0
AB 13
H 4
RBI 0
Steven Kwan headshot
Los Angeles Dodgers
.862 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .462
SLG .400
HR 0
AB 10
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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