MLB Batting Splits 2026
Performance splits by handedness, home/away, and situational categories.
| Player | Team | Split | AB | H | HR | RBI | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS ▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Away | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .115 | .179 | .269 | .448 | |
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Day | 37 | 7 | 0 | 2 | .189 | .231 | .216 | .447 | |
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vs. Left | 31 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .161 | .188 | .258 | .446 | |
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Away | 57 | 9 | 1 | 4 | .158 | .200 | .246 | .446 | |
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vs. Left | 57 | 9 | 1 | 7 | .158 | .234 | .211 | .445 | |
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Home | 107 | 16 | 2 | 5 | .150 | .202 | .243 | .445 | |
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Home | 43 | 6 | 1 | 3 | .140 | .213 | .233 | .445 | |
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Away | 88 | 13 | 2 | 14 | .148 | .194 | .250 | .444 | |
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Day | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .071 | .300 | .143 | .443 | |
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Away | 87 | 10 | 2 | 6 | .115 | .235 | .207 | .442 | |
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Day | 46 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .109 | .268 | .174 | .442 | |
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vs. Right | 30 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .200 | .242 | .200 | .442 | |
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Home | 48 | 7 | 1 | 5 | .146 | .212 | .229 | .441 | |
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Away | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .176 | .263 | .176 | .440 | |
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vs. Right | 70 | 13 | 0 | 4 | .186 | .197 | .243 | .440 | |
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Away | 53 | 10 | 0 | 5 | .189 | .232 | .208 | .440 | |
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vs. Right | 66 | 10 | 0 | 4 | .152 | .211 | .227 | .439 | |
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Day | 76 | 13 | 1 | 2 | .171 | .203 | .237 | .439 | |
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Home | 58 | 8 | 0 | 7 | .138 | .232 | .207 | .439 | |
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Home | 32 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .156 | .282 | .156 | .438 | |
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vs. Left | 19 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .158 | .227 | .211 | .438 | |
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vs. Right | 44 | 6 | 0 | 5 | .136 | .278 | .159 | .437 | |
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Away | 42 | 7 | 0 | 5 | .167 | .222 | .214 | .437 | |
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Night | 36 | 4 | 2 | 5 | .111 | .158 | .278 | .436 | |
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Day | 43 | 6 | 0 | 3 | .140 | .250 | .186 | .436 |
Understanding Platoon Splits
Platoon splits — performance vs left-handed pitchers (LHP) and right-handed pitchers (RHP) — are the single most predictive and actionable batting split. Most hitters have a significant platoon gap, performing better against opposite-hand pitchers.
The Platoon Advantage
Right-handed hitters typically hit 30-50 OPS points better against LHP, and vice versa. The platoon advantage exists because same-hand pitcher-batter matchups create a more difficult pitch angle and make breaking balls move away from the hitter. This is the most stable, repeatable split in baseball.
Switch Hitters & Exceptions
Switch hitters aim to always have the platoon advantage by batting from both sides. However, many switch hitters are significantly better from one side. Some pure hitters (like elite LHH who crush lefties) defy platoon norms entirely — always check the data rather than assuming.
Props & DFS Application
Platoon splits are the #1 factor for daily fantasy and prop betting. Always check the opposing starter's handedness, then look at each hitter's platoon split. A .280 overall hitter who hits .320 vs LHP is a strong play when a lefty is on the mound — the line is set off his overall average, not his split.
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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
What is the platoon advantage in baseball?
- The platoon advantage means hitters perform better against opposite-hand pitchers. Right-handed hitters (RHH) tend to hit better against left-handed pitchers (LHP), and left-handed hitters (LHH) hit better against right-handed pitchers (RHP). The typical platoon gap is 30-50 OPS points, making it the most reliable and predictive split in baseball.
How important are platoon splits for DFS?
- Platoon splits are the single most important split for DFS. Always check the opposing starter's handedness before building lineups. Stack right-handed hitters against left-handed starters (and vice versa) for the strongest correlation. The platoon edge is especially large for power stats like HR and SLG.
Are platoon splits reliable with small sample sizes?
- Yes — platoon splits are the most stable split category even with relatively small samples. Because the platoon advantage is driven by physics (pitch angle, breaking ball movement), it tends to persist even in 50-100 at-bat samples. This makes platoon splits usable earlier in the season than other split types.