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 ▲
Spencer Torkelson	None On	329	81	24	24	.246	.337	.498	.835
Brendan Donovan	Lead Off Inning	133	39	5	5	.293	.347	.489	.836
Tyler Soderstrom	Lead Off Inning	115	32	7	8	.278	.341	.496	.837
Evan Carter	Scoring Position	50	15	2	19	.300	.397	.440	.837
Matt Chapman	Runners On	205	50	12	52	.244	.354	.483	.837
Jeremy Pena	Lead Off Inning	205	61	9	9	.298	.345	.493	.838
Joey Bart	Runners On	138	42	2	28	.304	.418	.420	.838
Tyler Freeman	Scoring Position, 2 out	33	11	1	12	.333	.353	.485	.838
Bobby Witt	Runners On	272	80	11	76	.294	.339	.500	.839
Miguel Vargas	Scoring Position	107	24	7	45	.224	.381	.458	.839
Harrison Bader	Runners On	186	52	10	47	.280	.351	.489	.840
Jeff McNeil	Scoring Position	97	27	3	44	.278	.345	.495	.840
Isaac Paredes	None On	224	59	14	14	.263	.353	.487	.840
Willy Adames	Lead Off Inning	115	30	7	7	.261	.370	.470	.840
Jordan Westburg	Runners On	116	34	7	31	.293	.341	.500	.841
Heliot Ramos	Lead Off Inning	186	57	8	8	.306	.358	.484	.842
Addison Barger	Scoring Position	122	36	4	47	.295	.333	.508	.842
Dillon Dingler	Scoring Position, 2 out	55	17	1	24	.309	.406	.436	.843
Blaine Crim	None On	44	11	4	4	.250	.298	.545	.843
Zach Dezenzo	Scoring Position	24	8	0	6	.333	.385	.458	.843
Adam Frazier	Runners On	156	52	4	41	.333	.363	.481	.843
Cody Bellinger	Runners On	289	88	12	81	.304	.360	.484	.844
Eugenio Suarez	Scoring Position	152	36	12	69	.237	.324	.520	.844
Ernie Clement	Lead Off Inning	125	38	4	4	.304	.356	.488	.844
Daylen Lile	None On	173	50	6	6	.289	.353	.491	.844
Kyle Isbel	Lead Off Inning	88	29	2	3	.330	.379	.466	.845
Lawrence Butler	Bases Loaded	15	4	1	13	.267	.313	.533	.846
Daylen Lile	Runners On	148	46	3	35	.311	.340	.507	.846
Jose Tena	Scoring Position	33	11	0	16	.333	.361	.485	.846
Colt Keith	Runners On	169	49	8	40	.290	.361	.485	.846
Jonny Deluca	Runners On	25	9	0	4	.360	.407	.440	.847
Andrew Vaughn	Scoring Position	118	31	8	58	.263	.321	.525	.847
Leo Rivas	Scoring Position	28	7	2	9	.250	.382	.464	.847
Kyle Higashioka	Scoring Position, 2 out	36	11	1	18	.306	.375	.472	.847
Bobby Witt	None On	351	104	12	12	.296	.347	.501	.848
Bryan Reynolds	Scoring Position	135	39	4	57	.289	.381	.467	.848
Jake Burger	Scoring Position, 2 out	55	16	3	22	.291	.339	.509	.848
Yandy Diaz	None On	360	110	13	13	.306	.377	.472	.849
Trent Grisham	Lead Off Inning	180	43	14	14	.239	.344	.506	.850
Austin Wells	Bases Loaded	12	3	1	12	.250	.267	.583	.850
Tyler Oneill	Scoring Position	49	10	5	22	.204	.300	.551	.851
Rafael Devers	Runners On	262	71	12	86	.271	.385	.466	.851
Addison Barger	Runners On	222	61	12	65	.275	.321	.532	.852
Victor Mesa	Scoring Position	14	3	1	6	.214	.353	.500	.853
Willi Castro	Scoring Position	81	22	2	22	.272	.410	.444	.854
Shea Langeliers	Runners On	207	56	13	54	.271	.328	.527	.854
Tyler Soderstrom	None On	294	85	15	15	.289	.357	.497	.854
Bryce Johnson	Scoring Position, 2 out	10	4	0	3	.400	.455	.400	.855
Blaine Crim	Lead Off Inning	18	4	2	2	.222	.300	.556	.856
Shea Langeliers	Scoring Position	112	28	8	43	.250	.305	.554	.858

Sort by: OPS ▲ AVG SLG OBP AB HR

Spencer Torkelson

None On

.835 OPS

AVG .246

OBP .337

SLG .498

HR 24

AB 329

H 81

RBI 24

Brendan Donovan

Lead Off Inning

.836 OPS

AVG .293

OBP .347

SLG .489

HR 5

AB 133

H 39

RBI 5

Tyler Soderstrom

Lead Off Inning

.837 OPS

AVG .278

OBP .341

SLG .496

HR 7

AB 115

H 32

RBI 8

Evan Carter

Scoring Position

.837 OPS

AVG .300

OBP .397

SLG .440

HR 2

AB 50

H 15

RBI 19

Matt Chapman

Runners On

.837 OPS

AVG .244

OBP .354

SLG .483

HR 12

AB 205

H 50

RBI 52

Jeremy Pena

Lead Off Inning

.838 OPS

AVG .298

OBP .345

SLG .493

HR 9

AB 205

H 61

RBI 9

Joey Bart

Runners On

.838 OPS

AVG .304

OBP .418

SLG .420

HR 2

AB 138

H 42

RBI 28

Tyler Freeman

Scoring Position, 2 out

.838 OPS

AVG .333

OBP .353

SLG .485

HR 1

AB 33

H 11

RBI 12

Bobby Witt

Runners On

.839 OPS

AVG .294

OBP .339

SLG .500

HR 11

AB 272

H 80

RBI 76

Miguel Vargas

Scoring Position

.839 OPS

AVG .224

OBP .381

SLG .458

HR 7

AB 107

H 24

RBI 45

Harrison Bader

Runners On

.840 OPS

AVG .280

OBP .351

SLG .489

HR 10

AB 186

H 52

RBI 47

Jeff McNeil

Scoring Position

.840 OPS

AVG .278

OBP .345

SLG .495

HR 3

AB 97

H 27

RBI 44

Isaac Paredes

None On

.840 OPS

AVG .263

OBP .353

SLG .487

HR 14

AB 224

H 59

RBI 14

Willy Adames

Lead Off Inning

.840 OPS

AVG .261

OBP .370

SLG .470

HR 7

AB 115

H 30

RBI 7

Jordan Westburg

Runners On

.841 OPS

AVG .293

OBP .341

SLG .500

HR 7

AB 116

H 34

RBI 31

Heliot Ramos

Lead Off Inning

.842 OPS

AVG .306

OBP .358

SLG .484

HR 8

AB 186

H 57

RBI 8

Addison Barger

Scoring Position

.842 OPS

AVG .295

OBP .333

SLG .508

HR 4

AB 122

H 36

RBI 47

Dillon Dingler

Scoring Position, 2 out

.843 OPS

AVG .309

OBP .406

SLG .436

HR 1

AB 55

H 17

RBI 24

Blaine Crim

None On

.843 OPS

AVG .250

OBP .298

SLG .545

HR 4

AB 44

H 11

RBI 4

Zach Dezenzo

Scoring Position

.843 OPS

AVG .333

OBP .385

SLG .458

HR 0

AB 24

H 8

RBI 6

Adam Frazier

Runners On

.843 OPS

AVG .333

OBP .363

SLG .481

HR 4

AB 156

H 52

RBI 41

Cody Bellinger

Runners On

.844 OPS

AVG .304

OBP .360

SLG .484

HR 12

AB 289

H 88

RBI 81

Eugenio Suarez

Scoring Position

.844 OPS

AVG .237

OBP .324

SLG .520

HR 12

AB 152

H 36

RBI 69

Ernie Clement

Lead Off Inning

.844 OPS

AVG .304

OBP .356

SLG .488

HR 4

AB 125

H 38

RBI 4

Daylen Lile

None On

.844 OPS

AVG .289

OBP .353

SLG .491

HR 6

AB 173

H 50

RBI 6

Kyle Isbel

Lead Off Inning

.845 OPS

AVG .330

OBP .379

SLG .466

HR 2

AB 88

H 29

RBI 3

Lawrence Butler

Bases Loaded

.846 OPS

AVG .267

OBP .313

SLG .533

HR 1

AB 15

H 4

RBI 13

Daylen Lile

Runners On

.846 OPS

AVG .311

OBP .340

SLG .507

HR 3

AB 148

H 46

RBI 35

Jose Tena

Scoring Position

.846 OPS

AVG .333

OBP .361

SLG .485

HR 0

AB 33

H 11

RBI 16

Colt Keith

Runners On

.846 OPS

AVG .290

OBP .361

SLG .485

HR 8

AB 169

H 49

RBI 40

Jonny Deluca

Runners On

.847 OPS

AVG .360

OBP .407

SLG .440

HR 0

AB 25

H 9

RBI 4

Andrew Vaughn

Scoring Position

.847 OPS

AVG .263

OBP .321

SLG .525

HR 8

AB 118

H 31

RBI 58

Leo Rivas

Scoring Position

.847 OPS

AVG .250

OBP .382

SLG .464

HR 2

AB 28

H 7

RBI 9

Kyle Higashioka

Scoring Position, 2 out

.847 OPS

AVG .306

OBP .375

SLG .472

HR 1

AB 36

H 11

RBI 18

Bobby Witt

None On

.848 OPS

AVG .296

OBP .347

SLG .501

HR 12

AB 351

H 104

RBI 12

Bryan Reynolds

Scoring Position

.848 OPS

AVG .289

OBP .381

SLG .467

HR 4

AB 135

H 39

RBI 57

Jake Burger

Scoring Position, 2 out

.848 OPS

AVG .291

OBP .339

SLG .509

HR 3

AB 55

H 16

RBI 22

Yandy Diaz

None On

.849 OPS

AVG .306

OBP .377

SLG .472

HR 13

AB 360

H 110

RBI 13

Trent Grisham

Lead Off Inning

.850 OPS

AVG .239

OBP .344

SLG .506

HR 14

AB 180

H 43

RBI 14

Austin Wells

Bases Loaded

.850 OPS

AVG .250

OBP .267

SLG .583

HR 1

AB 12

H 3

RBI 12

Tyler Oneill

Scoring Position

.851 OPS

AVG .204

OBP .300

SLG .551

HR 5

AB 49

H 10

RBI 22

Rafael Devers

Runners On

.851 OPS

AVG .271

OBP .385

SLG .466

HR 12

AB 262

H 71

RBI 86

Addison Barger

Runners On

.852 OPS

AVG .275

OBP .321

SLG .532

HR 12

AB 222

H 61

RBI 65

Victor Mesa

Scoring Position

.853 OPS

AVG .214

OBP .353

SLG .500

HR 1

AB 14

H 3

RBI 6

Willi Castro

Scoring Position

.854 OPS

AVG .272

OBP .410

SLG .444

HR 2

AB 81

H 22

RBI 22

Shea Langeliers

Runners On

.854 OPS

AVG .271

OBP .328

SLG .527

HR 13

AB 207

H 56

RBI 54

Tyler Soderstrom

None On

.854 OPS

AVG .289

OBP .357

SLG .497

HR 15

AB 294

H 85

RBI 15

Bryce Johnson

Scoring Position, 2 out

.855 OPS

AVG .400

OBP .455

SLG .400

HR 0

AB 10

H 4

RBI 3

Blaine Crim

Lead Off Inning

.856 OPS

AVG .222

OBP .300

SLG .556

HR 2

AB 18

H 4

RBI 2

Shea Langeliers

Scoring Position

.858 OPS

AVG .250

OBP .305

SLG .554

HR 8

AB 112

H 28

RBI 43

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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