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	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS ▲
Jackson Chourio	107	28	6	52	.262	.303	.495	.799
Leody Taveras	43	13	1	15	.302	.311	.488	.799
Andy Ibanez	46	14	1	16	.304	.389	.413	.802
Tyler Soderstrom	169	45	7	71	.266	.330	.473	.803
Nathan Lukes	102	34	1	48	.333	.372	.431	.803
Adam Frazier	88	28	1	35	.318	.363	.443	.806
Jake Mangum	97	34	1	37	.351	.373	.433	.806
Daylen Lile	86	26	2	29	.302	.330	.477	.807
Alejandro Kirk	124	39	2	58	.315	.372	.435	.808
Fernando Tatis	105	26	5	47	.248	.372	.438	.810
Javier Baez	106	31	5	47	.292	.304	.509	.813
Manny Machado	152	45	4	67	.296	.360	.454	.814
Taylor Ward	142	35	8	64	.246	.343	.472	.815
Zach Neto	87	25	2	34	.287	.343	.471	.815
JP Crawford	121	35	4	46	.289	.387	.430	.817
Brent Rooker	139	33	7	52	.237	.337	.482	.819
Tyler Heineman	37	12	0	16	.324	.386	.432	.819
Nathaniel Lowe	148	41	6	64	.277	.360	.459	.819
Dillon Dingler	98	29	2	40	.296	.381	.439	.819
Weston Wilson	23	7	1	10	.304	.385	.435	.819
Jonatan Clase	23	7	0	7	.304	.429	.391	.820
Christian Yelich	158	48	6	73	.304	.355	.468	.823
Johnathan Rodriguez	19	5	1	9	.263	.300	.526	.826
Justynhenry Malloy	26	9	0	14	.346	.441	.385	.826
Salvador Perez	161	45	7	64	.280	.343	.484	.827
BO Naylor	77	19	3	35	.247	.360	.468	.828
Nick Loftin	30	9	0	11	.300	.395	.433	.828
Jacob Melton	19	6	0	7	.316	.409	.421	.830
Colt Keith	87	24	4	32	.276	.337	.494	.831
Jeremiah Jackson	37	12	0	14	.324	.375	.459	.834
Jackson Merrill	110	32	2	47	.291	.371	.464	.835
Evan Carter	50	15	2	19	.300	.397	.440	.837
Miguel Vargas	107	24	7	45	.224	.381	.458	.839
Jeff McNeil	97	27	3	44	.278	.345	.495	.840
Addison Barger	122	36	4	47	.295	.333	.508	.842
Zach Dezenzo	24	8	0	6	.333	.385	.458	.843
Eugenio Suarez	152	36	12	69	.237	.324	.520	.844
Jose Tena	33	11	0	16	.333	.361	.485	.846
Leo Rivas	28	7	2	9	.250	.382	.464	.847
Andrew Vaughn	118	31	8	58	.263	.321	.525	.847
Bryan Reynolds	135	39	4	57	.289	.381	.467	.848
Tyler Oneill	49	10	5	22	.204	.300	.551	.851
Victor Mesa	14	3	1	6	.214	.353	.500	.853
Willi Castro	81	22	2	22	.272	.410	.444	.854
Brandon Lowe	112	32	7	48	.286	.358	.500	.858
Shea Langeliers	112	28	8	43	.250	.305	.554	.858
James Wood	147	38	9	62	.259	.341	.517	.858
Trent Grisham	101	21	9	42	.208	.377	.485	.862
Yandy Diaz	137	40	9	60	.292	.346	.518	.864
Joey Loperfido	18	7	0	9	.389	.421	.444	.865

Sort by: OPS ▲ AVG SLG OBP AB HR

Jackson Chourio

.799 OPS

AVG .262

OBP .303

SLG .495

HR 6

AB 107

H 28

RBI 52

Leody Taveras

.799 OPS

AVG .302

OBP .311

SLG .488

HR 1

AB 43

H 13

RBI 15

Andy Ibanez

.802 OPS

AVG .304

OBP .389

SLG .413

HR 1

AB 46

H 14

RBI 16

Tyler Soderstrom

.803 OPS

AVG .266

OBP .330

SLG .473

HR 7

AB 169

H 45

RBI 71

Nathan Lukes

.803 OPS

AVG .333

OBP .372

SLG .431

HR 1

AB 102

H 34

RBI 48

Adam Frazier

.806 OPS

AVG .318

OBP .363

SLG .443

HR 1

AB 88

H 28

RBI 35

Jake Mangum

.806 OPS

AVG .351

OBP .373

SLG .433

HR 1

AB 97

H 34

RBI 37

Daylen Lile

.807 OPS

AVG .302

OBP .330

SLG .477

HR 2

AB 86

H 26

RBI 29

Alejandro Kirk

.808 OPS

AVG .315

OBP .372

SLG .435

HR 2

AB 124

H 39

RBI 58

Fernando Tatis

.810 OPS

AVG .248

OBP .372

SLG .438

HR 5

AB 105

H 26

RBI 47

Javier Baez

.813 OPS

AVG .292

OBP .304

SLG .509

HR 5

AB 106

H 31

RBI 47

Manny Machado

.814 OPS

AVG .296

OBP .360

SLG .454

HR 4

AB 152

H 45

RBI 67

Taylor Ward

.815 OPS

AVG .246

OBP .343

SLG .472

HR 8

AB 142

H 35

RBI 64

Zach Neto

.815 OPS

AVG .287

OBP .343

SLG .471

HR 2

AB 87

H 25

RBI 34

JP Crawford

.817 OPS

AVG .289

OBP .387

SLG .430

HR 4

AB 121

H 35

RBI 46

Brent Rooker

.819 OPS

AVG .237

OBP .337

SLG .482

HR 7

AB 139

H 33

RBI 52

Tyler Heineman

.819 OPS

AVG .324

OBP .386

SLG .432

HR 0

AB 37

H 12

RBI 16

Nathaniel Lowe

.819 OPS

AVG .277

OBP .360

SLG .459

HR 6

AB 148

H 41

RBI 64

Dillon Dingler

.819 OPS

AVG .296

OBP .381

SLG .439

HR 2

AB 98

H 29

RBI 40

Weston Wilson

.819 OPS

AVG .304

OBP .385

SLG .435

HR 1

AB 23

H 7

RBI 10

Jonatan Clase

.820 OPS

AVG .304

OBP .429

SLG .391

HR 0

AB 23

H 7

RBI 7

Christian Yelich

.823 OPS

AVG .304

OBP .355

SLG .468

HR 6

AB 158

H 48

RBI 73

Johnathan Rodriguez

.826 OPS

AVG .263

OBP .300

SLG .526

HR 1

AB 19

H 5

RBI 9

Justynhenry Malloy

.826 OPS

AVG .346

OBP .441

SLG .385

HR 0

AB 26

H 9

RBI 14

Salvador Perez

.827 OPS

AVG .280

OBP .343

SLG .484

HR 7

AB 161

H 45

RBI 64

BO Naylor

.828 OPS

AVG .247

OBP .360

SLG .468

HR 3

AB 77

H 19

RBI 35

Nick Loftin

.828 OPS

AVG .300

OBP .395

SLG .433

HR 0

AB 30

H 9

RBI 11

Jacob Melton

.830 OPS

AVG .316

OBP .409

SLG .421

HR 0

AB 19

H 6

RBI 7

Colt Keith

.831 OPS

AVG .276

OBP .337

SLG .494

HR 4

AB 87

H 24

RBI 32

Jeremiah Jackson

.834 OPS

AVG .324

OBP .375

SLG .459

HR 0

AB 37

H 12

RBI 14

Jackson Merrill

.835 OPS

AVG .291

OBP .371

SLG .464

HR 2

AB 110

H 32

RBI 47

Evan Carter

.837 OPS

AVG .300

OBP .397

SLG .440

HR 2

AB 50

H 15

RBI 19

Miguel Vargas

.839 OPS

AVG .224

OBP .381

SLG .458

HR 7

AB 107

H 24

RBI 45

Jeff McNeil

.840 OPS

AVG .278

OBP .345

SLG .495

HR 3

AB 97

H 27

RBI 44

Addison Barger

.842 OPS

AVG .295

OBP .333

SLG .508

HR 4

AB 122

H 36

RBI 47

Zach Dezenzo

.843 OPS

AVG .333

OBP .385

SLG .458

HR 0

AB 24

H 8

RBI 6

Eugenio Suarez

.844 OPS

AVG .237

OBP .324

SLG .520

HR 12

AB 152

H 36

RBI 69

Jose Tena

.846 OPS

AVG .333

OBP .361

SLG .485

HR 0

AB 33

H 11

RBI 16

Leo Rivas

.847 OPS

AVG .250

OBP .382

SLG .464

HR 2

AB 28

H 7

RBI 9

Andrew Vaughn

.847 OPS

AVG .263

OBP .321

SLG .525

HR 8

AB 118

H 31

RBI 58

Bryan Reynolds

.848 OPS

AVG .289

OBP .381

SLG .467

HR 4

AB 135

H 39

RBI 57

Tyler Oneill

.851 OPS

AVG .204

OBP .300

SLG .551

HR 5

AB 49

H 10

RBI 22

Victor Mesa

.853 OPS

AVG .214

OBP .353

SLG .500

HR 1

AB 14

H 3

RBI 6

Willi Castro

.854 OPS

AVG .272

OBP .410

SLG .444

HR 2

AB 81

H 22

RBI 22

Brandon Lowe

.858 OPS

AVG .286

OBP .358

SLG .500

HR 7

AB 112

H 32

RBI 48

Shea Langeliers

.858 OPS

AVG .250

OBP .305

SLG .554

HR 8

AB 112

H 28

RBI 43

James Wood

.858 OPS

AVG .259

OBP .341

SLG .517

HR 9

AB 147

H 38

RBI 62

Trent Grisham

.862 OPS

AVG .208

OBP .377

SLG .485

HR 9

AB 101

H 21

RBI 42

Yandy Diaz

.864 OPS

AVG .292

OBP .346

SLG .518

HR 9

AB 137

H 40

RBI 60

Joey Loperfido

.865 OPS

AVG .389

OBP .421

SLG .444

HR 0

AB 18

H 7

RBI 9

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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