Is clutch hitting a real skill?

This is debated, but the evidence suggests that while most clutch performance is random variation, some hitters do have a repeatable ability to perform in high-leverage situations. Hitters with consistently high RISP splits across multiple seasons are more likely to have a real skill than those with one hot year.

How do I use RISP splits for prop betting?

Target hitters with strong RISP splits for RBI props, especially when they bat in the middle of a potent lineup. If the lineup around them gets on base frequently, a high-RISP hitter will have more opportunities to drive in runs. Combine with the opposing pitcher's RISP-allowed stats for the clearest edge.

What is the "scoring position, 2 out" split?

This is arguably the highest-pressure regular-season at-bat situation — runners on 2nd/3rd with 2 outs. Hitters who thrive here extend innings and produce outsized run totals. It's a small-sample split, so look for consistency across seasons rather than relying on one year's data.

MLB Batting Splits 2025

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.

Season:

All Bases Loaded Lead Off Inning None On Runners On Scoring Position Scoring Position, 2 out

Player	Split	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS ▲
Christian Yelich	None On	296	74	16	16	.250	.337	.449	.787
Isaac Paredes	Scoring Position, 2 out	42	11	2	18	.262	.311	.476	.787
Colson Montgomery	None On	130	28	10	10	.215	.297	.492	.789
Rhys Hoskins	None On	150	37	8	8	.247	.335	.453	.789
Nathaniel Lowe	Scoring Position, 2 out	59	15	3	23	.254	.333	.458	.791
Dane Myers	Lead Off Inning	75	22	3	3	.293	.338	.453	.791
Matt Chapman	Lead Off Inning	121	28	6	6	.231	.345	.446	.791
Joey Loperfido	Runners On	44	15	0	10	.341	.383	.409	.792
Eugenio Suarez	None On	334	73	27	27	.219	.283	.509	.792
Leo Rivas	Runners On	48	13	2	9	.271	.397	.396	.792
Luke Raley	Lead Off Inning	37	10	1	1	.270	.386	.405	.792
Christian Yelich	Runners On	277	77	13	87	.278	.337	.455	.792
Taylor Ward	None On	319	72	22	22	.226	.304	.489	.793
Carlos Correa	None On	295	90	6	6	.305	.359	.434	.793
Jackson Chourio	None On	322	92	10	10	.286	.327	.466	.793
Darell Hernaiz	Lead Off Inning	34	10	0	0	.294	.351	.441	.793
Andy Ibanez	Scoring Position, 2 out	17	4	1	6	.235	.381	.412	.793
Ben Rice	Scoring Position	99	23	5	41	.232	.350	.444	.794
Jake Meyers	Lead Off Inning	89	27	2	2	.303	.333	.461	.794
Brendan Donovan	Runners On	178	55	4	44	.309	.355	.438	.794
Elly DE LA Cruz	Scoring Position	162	47	5	58	.290	.363	.432	.795
Steven Kwan	Scoring Position	110	37	2	44	.336	.360	.436	.796
TJ Friedl	Bases Loaded	13	5	0	12	.385	.412	.385	.796
Dylan Beavers	None On	65	15	2	2	.231	.412	.385	.796
Jasson Dominguez	Lead Off Inning	81	23	2	2	.284	.376	.420	.796
Mike Trout	Lead Off Inning	88	20	5	5	.227	.352	.443	.796
Nasim Nunez	Scoring Position	24	6	2	10	.250	.296	.500	.796
Jeremiah Jackson	None On	90	24	4	4	.267	.320	.478	.797
Jonathan India	Runners On	164	42	6	42	.256	.364	.433	.797
Zach McKinstry	Scoring Position, 2 out	43	11	1	12	.256	.448	.349	.797
Jake Cronenworth	Scoring Position	108	31	2	46	.287	.400	.398	.798
Isaac Paredes	Lead Off Inning	78	19	5	5	.244	.337	.462	.799
Jackson Chourio	Scoring Position	107	28	6	52	.262	.303	.495	.799
Sal Frelick	None On	312	90	10	10	.288	.360	.439	.799
Luis Garcia	Scoring Position	115	34	4	52	.296	.338	.461	.799
Leody Taveras	Scoring Position	43	13	1	15	.302	.311	.488	.799
Junior Caminero	Runners On	274	68	18	83	.248	.299	.500	.799
Jake Fraley	Runners On	78	22	3	20	.282	.364	.436	.800
Johnathan Rodriguez	Scoring Position, 2 out	10	2	1	4	.200	.200	.600	.800
Victor Robles	Lead Off Inning	25	8	1	1	.320	.320	.480	.800
Anthony Santander	Scoring Position, 2 out	10	1	1	3	.100	.400	.400	.800
Blaine Crim	Scoring Position, 2 out	10	2	1	5	.200	.200	.600	.800
Parker Meadows	Runners On	67	17	4	16	.254	.338	.463	.800
Jose Altuve	Lead Off Inning	124	34	6	6	.274	.333	.468	.801
Carlos Correa	Lead Off Inning	121	37	4	6	.306	.339	.463	.801
Kyle Manzardo	None On	259	60	18	18	.232	.318	.483	.801
Ben Rice	Runners On	188	48	7	46	.255	.355	.447	.801
Josh Jung	Scoring Position, 2 out	54	17	2	21	.315	.339	.463	.802
Andy Ibanez	Scoring Position	46	14	1	16	.304	.389	.413	.802
Nathan Lukes	Scoring Position	102	34	1	48	.333	.372	.431	.803

Sort by: OPS ▲ AVG SLG OBP AB HR

Christian Yelich

None On

.787 OPS

AVG .250

OBP .337

SLG .449

HR 16

AB 296

H 74

RBI 16

Isaac Paredes

Scoring Position, 2 out

.787 OPS

AVG .262

OBP .311

SLG .476

HR 2

AB 42

H 11

RBI 18

Colson Montgomery

None On

.789 OPS

AVG .215

OBP .297

SLG .492

HR 10

AB 130

H 28

RBI 10

Rhys Hoskins

None On

.789 OPS

AVG .247

OBP .335

SLG .453

HR 8

AB 150

H 37

RBI 8

Nathaniel Lowe

Scoring Position, 2 out

.791 OPS

AVG .254

OBP .333

SLG .458

HR 3

AB 59

H 15

RBI 23

Dane Myers

Lead Off Inning

.791 OPS

AVG .293

OBP .338

SLG .453

HR 3

AB 75

H 22

RBI 3

Matt Chapman

Lead Off Inning

.791 OPS

AVG .231

OBP .345

SLG .446

HR 6

AB 121

H 28

RBI 6

Joey Loperfido

Runners On

.792 OPS

AVG .341

OBP .383

SLG .409

HR 0

AB 44

H 15

RBI 10

Eugenio Suarez

None On

.792 OPS

AVG .219

OBP .283

SLG .509

HR 27

AB 334

H 73

RBI 27

Leo Rivas

Runners On

.792 OPS

AVG .271

OBP .397

SLG .396

HR 2

AB 48

H 13

RBI 9

Luke Raley

Lead Off Inning

.792 OPS

AVG .270

OBP .386

SLG .405

HR 1

AB 37

H 10

RBI 1

Christian Yelich

Runners On

.792 OPS

AVG .278

OBP .337

SLG .455

HR 13

AB 277

H 77

RBI 87

Taylor Ward

None On

.793 OPS

AVG .226

OBP .304

SLG .489

HR 22

AB 319

H 72

RBI 22

Carlos Correa

None On

.793 OPS

AVG .305

OBP .359

SLG .434

HR 6

AB 295

H 90

RBI 6

Jackson Chourio

None On

.793 OPS

AVG .286

OBP .327

SLG .466

HR 10

AB 322

H 92

RBI 10

Darell Hernaiz

Lead Off Inning

.793 OPS

AVG .294

OBP .351

SLG .441

HR 0

AB 34

H 10

RBI 0

Andy Ibanez

Scoring Position, 2 out

.793 OPS

AVG .235

OBP .381

SLG .412

HR 1

AB 17

H 4

RBI 6

Ben Rice

Scoring Position

.794 OPS

AVG .232

OBP .350

SLG .444

HR 5

AB 99

H 23

RBI 41

Jake Meyers

Lead Off Inning

.794 OPS

AVG .303

OBP .333

SLG .461

HR 2

AB 89

H 27

RBI 2

Brendan Donovan

Runners On

.794 OPS

AVG .309

OBP .355

SLG .438

HR 4

AB 178

H 55

RBI 44

Elly DE LA Cruz

Scoring Position

.795 OPS

AVG .290

OBP .363

SLG .432

HR 5

AB 162

H 47

RBI 58

Steven Kwan

Scoring Position

.796 OPS

AVG .336

OBP .360

SLG .436

HR 2

AB 110

H 37

RBI 44

TJ Friedl

Bases Loaded

.796 OPS

AVG .385

OBP .412

SLG .385

HR 0

AB 13

H 5

RBI 12

Dylan Beavers

None On

.796 OPS

AVG .231

OBP .412

SLG .385

HR 2

AB 65

H 15

RBI 2

Jasson Dominguez

Lead Off Inning

.796 OPS

AVG .284

OBP .376

SLG .420

HR 2

AB 81

H 23

RBI 2

Mike Trout

Lead Off Inning

.796 OPS

AVG .227

OBP .352

SLG .443

HR 5

AB 88

H 20

RBI 5

Nasim Nunez

Scoring Position

.796 OPS

AVG .250

OBP .296

SLG .500

HR 2

AB 24

H 6

RBI 10

Jeremiah Jackson

None On

.797 OPS

AVG .267

OBP .320

SLG .478

HR 4

AB 90

H 24

RBI 4

Jonathan India

Runners On

.797 OPS

AVG .256

OBP .364

SLG .433

HR 6

AB 164

H 42

RBI 42

Zach McKinstry

Scoring Position, 2 out

.797 OPS

AVG .256

OBP .448

SLG .349

HR 1

AB 43

H 11

RBI 12

Jake Cronenworth

Scoring Position

.798 OPS

AVG .287

OBP .400

SLG .398

HR 2

AB 108

H 31

RBI 46

Isaac Paredes

Lead Off Inning

.799 OPS

AVG .244

OBP .337

SLG .462

HR 5

AB 78

H 19

RBI 5

Jackson Chourio

Scoring Position

.799 OPS

AVG .262

OBP .303

SLG .495

HR 6

AB 107

H 28

RBI 52

Sal Frelick

None On

.799 OPS

AVG .288

OBP .360

SLG .439

HR 10

AB 312

H 90

RBI 10

Luis Garcia

Scoring Position

.799 OPS

AVG .296

OBP .338

SLG .461

HR 4

AB 115

H 34

RBI 52

Leody Taveras

Scoring Position

.799 OPS

AVG .302

OBP .311

SLG .488

HR 1

AB 43

H 13

RBI 15

Junior Caminero

Runners On

.799 OPS

AVG .248

OBP .299

SLG .500

HR 18

AB 274

H 68

RBI 83

Jake Fraley

Runners On

.800 OPS

AVG .282

OBP .364

SLG .436

HR 3

AB 78

H 22

RBI 20

Johnathan Rodriguez

Scoring Position, 2 out

.800 OPS

AVG .200

OBP .200

SLG .600

HR 1

AB 10

H 2

RBI 4

Victor Robles

Lead Off Inning

.800 OPS

AVG .320

OBP .320

SLG .480

HR 1

AB 25

H 8

RBI 1

Anthony Santander

Scoring Position, 2 out

.800 OPS

AVG .100

OBP .400

SLG .400

HR 1

AB 10

H 1

RBI 3

Blaine Crim

Scoring Position, 2 out

.800 OPS

AVG .200

OBP .200

SLG .600

HR 1

AB 10

H 2

RBI 5

Parker Meadows

Runners On

.800 OPS

AVG .254

OBP .338

SLG .463

HR 4

AB 67

H 17

RBI 16

Jose Altuve

Lead Off Inning

.801 OPS

AVG .274

OBP .333

SLG .468

HR 6

AB 124

H 34

RBI 6

Carlos Correa

Lead Off Inning

.801 OPS

AVG .306

OBP .339

SLG .463

HR 4

AB 121

H 37

RBI 6

Kyle Manzardo

None On

.801 OPS

AVG .232

OBP .318

SLG .483

HR 18

AB 259

H 60

RBI 18

Ben Rice

Runners On

.801 OPS

AVG .255

OBP .355

SLG .447

HR 7

AB 188

H 48

RBI 46

Josh Jung

Scoring Position, 2 out

.802 OPS

AVG .315

OBP .339

SLG .463

HR 2

AB 54

H 17

RBI 21

Andy Ibanez

Scoring Position

.802 OPS

AVG .304

OBP .389

SLG .413

HR 1

AB 46

H 14

RBI 16

Nathan Lukes

Scoring Position

.803 OPS

AVG .333

OBP .372

SLG .431

HR 1

AB 102

H 34

RBI 48

Understanding Situational Splits

Situational splits capture a hitter's performance in high-leverage game contexts — runners in scoring position (RISP), two-out situations, and clutch at-bats. These splits reveal which hitters elevate their game when it matters most.

RISP (Runners in Scoring Position)

RISP splits show how a hitter performs with runners on 2nd and/or 3rd. Some hitters elevate with RISP while others tighten up. For prop betting, high RISP splits indicate a hitter who thrives under pressure and may exceed their base projections in run-producing situations.

Two-Out Situations

Two-out hitting is a specific skill. Hitters who maintain high averages with 2 outs extend innings and create run-scoring opportunities. The "scoring position, 2 out" split is the ultimate clutch metric — it captures rally-extending at-bats under maximum pressure.

DFS & Betting Value

Situational splits help identify "clutch" hitters whose RBI and run totals outpace their overall stat line. A hitter with elite RISP splits batting 4th or 5th in a potent lineup is a prime RBI prop target. These splits also help explain why some hitters consistently outperform their projections.

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

Is clutch hitting a real skill?: This is debated, but the evidence suggests that while most clutch performance is random variation, some hitters do have a repeatable ability to perform in high-leverage situations. Hitters with consistently high RISP splits across multiple seasons are more likely to have a real skill than those with one hot year.
How do I use RISP splits for prop betting?: Target hitters with strong RISP splits for RBI props, especially when they bat in the middle of a potent lineup. If the lineup around them gets on base frequently, a high-RISP hitter will have more opportunities to drive in runs. Combine with the opposing pitcher's RISP-allowed stats for the clearest edge.
What is the "scoring position, 2 out" split?: This is arguably the highest-pressure regular-season at-bat situation — runners on 2nd/3rd with 2 outs. Hitters who thrive here extend innings and produce outsized run totals. It's a small-sample split, so look for consistency across seasons rather than relying on one year's data.

MLB Batting Splits 2025

Understanding Situational Splits

RISP (Runners in Scoring Position)

Two-Out Situations

DFS & Betting Value

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