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 ▲
Jesus Sanchez	246	64	9	9	.260	.318	.451	.770
Mickey Moniak	263	67	14	14	.255	.285	.487	.771
Vinnie Pasquantino	308	79	14	14	.256	.316	.458	.774
Willy Adames	346	79	22	22	.228	.324	.451	.775
Miguel Andujar	183	52	7	7	.284	.325	.454	.778
Hunter Goodman	310	82	16	16	.265	.298	.481	.779
Ryan Ohearn	255	69	10	10	.271	.350	.431	.781
Jonny Deluca	32	10	0	0	.313	.313	.469	.781
Cody Bellinger	299	72	17	17	.241	.306	.475	.781
Riley Greene	318	80	17	17	.252	.318	.465	.783
James Wood	360	88	18	18	.244	.337	.447	.784
Jackson Merrill	230	60	12	12	.261	.303	.483	.786
Christian Yelich	296	74	16	16	.250	.337	.449	.787
Rhys Hoskins	150	37	8	8	.247	.335	.453	.789
Colson Montgomery	130	28	10	10	.215	.297	.492	.789
Eugenio Suarez	334	73	27	27	.219	.283	.509	.792
Carlos Correa	295	90	6	6	.305	.359	.434	.793
Jackson Chourio	322	92	10	10	.286	.327	.466	.793
Taylor Ward	319	72	22	22	.226	.304	.489	.793
Dylan Beavers	65	15	2	2	.231	.412	.385	.796
Jeremiah Jackson	90	24	4	4	.267	.320	.478	.797
Sal Frelick	312	90	10	10	.288	.360	.439	.799
Kyle Manzardo	259	60	18	18	.232	.318	.483	.801
Zach Neto	349	88	22	22	.252	.311	.493	.804
Jose Ramirez	361	98	17	17	.271	.322	.482	.804
Jose Altuve	325	91	14	14	.280	.350	.455	.805
Marcell Ozuna	265	67	13	13	.253	.371	.434	.805
Amed Rosario	110	32	4	4	.291	.333	.473	.806
Zach McKinstry	258	70	9	9	.271	.333	.481	.814
Davis Schneider	114	27	8	8	.237	.351	.465	.816
Wenceel Perez	186	51	8	8	.274	.335	.484	.819
Randy Arozarena	366	96	17	17	.262	.357	.462	.819
Starling Marte	180	53	8	8	.294	.342	.483	.825
Rafael Devers	345	82	23	23	.238	.344	.490	.834
Spencer Torkelson	329	81	24	24	.246	.337	.498	.835
Isaac Paredes	224	59	14	14	.263	.353	.487	.840
Blaine Crim	44	11	4	4	.250	.298	.545	.843
Daylen Lile	173	50	6	6	.289	.353	.491	.844
Bobby Witt	351	104	12	12	.296	.347	.501	.848
Yandy Diaz	360	110	13	13	.306	.377	.472	.849
Tyler Soderstrom	294	85	15	15	.289	.357	.497	.854
Ben Rice	279	71	19	19	.254	.325	.534	.859
Cal Raleigh	352	86	29	29	.244	.328	.534	.862
Shea Langeliers	274	77	18	18	.281	.321	.544	.864
Maikel Garcia	350	108	11	11	.309	.366	.497	.864
Manny Machado	331	100	20	20	.302	.347	.529	.876
Junior Caminero	328	91	27	27	.277	.319	.564	.883
Rob Refsnyder	96	28	6	6	.292	.346	.542	.888
Giancarlo Stanton	131	36	11	11	.275	.331	.557	.888
Vladimir Guerrero	333	101	18	18	.303	.378	.511	.889

Sort by: OPS ▲ AVG SLG OBP AB HR

Jesus Sanchez

.770 OPS

AVG .260

OBP .318

SLG .451

HR 9

AB 246

H 64

RBI 9

Mickey Moniak

.771 OPS

AVG .255

OBP .285

SLG .487

HR 14

AB 263

H 67

RBI 14

Vinnie Pasquantino

.774 OPS

AVG .256

OBP .316

SLG .458

HR 14

AB 308

H 79

RBI 14

Willy Adames

.775 OPS

AVG .228

OBP .324

SLG .451

HR 22

AB 346

H 79

RBI 22

Miguel Andujar

.778 OPS

AVG .284

OBP .325

SLG .454

HR 7

AB 183

H 52

RBI 7

Hunter Goodman

.779 OPS

AVG .265

OBP .298

SLG .481

HR 16

AB 310

H 82

RBI 16

Ryan Ohearn

.781 OPS

AVG .271

OBP .350

SLG .431

HR 10

AB 255

H 69

RBI 10

Jonny Deluca

.781 OPS

AVG .313

OBP .313

SLG .469

HR 0

AB 32

H 10

RBI 0

Cody Bellinger

.781 OPS

AVG .241

OBP .306

SLG .475

HR 17

AB 299

H 72

RBI 17

Riley Greene

.783 OPS

AVG .252

OBP .318

SLG .465

HR 17

AB 318

H 80

RBI 17

James Wood

.784 OPS

AVG .244

OBP .337

SLG .447

HR 18

AB 360

H 88

RBI 18

Jackson Merrill

.786 OPS

AVG .261

OBP .303

SLG .483

HR 12

AB 230

H 60

RBI 12

Christian Yelich

.787 OPS

AVG .250

OBP .337

SLG .449

HR 16

AB 296

H 74

RBI 16

Rhys Hoskins

.789 OPS

AVG .247

OBP .335

SLG .453

HR 8

AB 150

H 37

RBI 8

Colson Montgomery

.789 OPS

AVG .215

OBP .297

SLG .492

HR 10

AB 130

H 28

RBI 10

Eugenio Suarez

.792 OPS

AVG .219

OBP .283

SLG .509

HR 27

AB 334

H 73

RBI 27

Carlos Correa

.793 OPS

AVG .305

OBP .359

SLG .434

HR 6

AB 295

H 90

RBI 6

Jackson Chourio

.793 OPS

AVG .286

OBP .327

SLG .466

HR 10

AB 322

H 92

RBI 10

Taylor Ward

.793 OPS

AVG .226

OBP .304

SLG .489

HR 22

AB 319

H 72

RBI 22

Dylan Beavers

.796 OPS

AVG .231

OBP .412

SLG .385

HR 2

AB 65

H 15

RBI 2

Jeremiah Jackson

.797 OPS

AVG .267

OBP .320

SLG .478

HR 4

AB 90

H 24

RBI 4

Sal Frelick

.799 OPS

AVG .288

OBP .360

SLG .439

HR 10

AB 312

H 90

RBI 10

Kyle Manzardo

.801 OPS

AVG .232

OBP .318

SLG .483

HR 18

AB 259

H 60

RBI 18

Zach Neto

.804 OPS

AVG .252

OBP .311

SLG .493

HR 22

AB 349

H 88

RBI 22

Jose Ramirez

.804 OPS

AVG .271

OBP .322

SLG .482

HR 17

AB 361

H 98

RBI 17

Jose Altuve

.805 OPS

AVG .280

OBP .350

SLG .455

HR 14

AB 325

H 91

RBI 14

Marcell Ozuna

.805 OPS

AVG .253

OBP .371

SLG .434

HR 13

AB 265

H 67

RBI 13

Amed Rosario

.806 OPS

AVG .291

OBP .333

SLG .473

HR 4

AB 110

H 32

RBI 4

Zach McKinstry

.814 OPS

AVG .271

OBP .333

SLG .481

HR 9

AB 258

H 70

RBI 9

Davis Schneider

.816 OPS

AVG .237

OBP .351

SLG .465

HR 8

AB 114

H 27

RBI 8

Wenceel Perez

.819 OPS

AVG .274

OBP .335

SLG .484

HR 8

AB 186

H 51

RBI 8

Randy Arozarena

.819 OPS

AVG .262

OBP .357

SLG .462

HR 17

AB 366

H 96

RBI 17

Starling Marte

.825 OPS

AVG .294

OBP .342

SLG .483

HR 8

AB 180

H 53

RBI 8

Rafael Devers

.834 OPS

AVG .238

OBP .344

SLG .490

HR 23

AB 345

H 82

RBI 23

Spencer Torkelson

.835 OPS

AVG .246

OBP .337

SLG .498

HR 24

AB 329

H 81

RBI 24

Isaac Paredes

.840 OPS

AVG .263

OBP .353

SLG .487

HR 14

AB 224

H 59

RBI 14

Blaine Crim

.843 OPS

AVG .250

OBP .298

SLG .545

HR 4

AB 44

H 11

RBI 4

Daylen Lile

.844 OPS

AVG .289

OBP .353

SLG .491

HR 6

AB 173

H 50

RBI 6

Bobby Witt

.848 OPS

AVG .296

OBP .347

SLG .501

HR 12

AB 351

H 104

RBI 12

Yandy Diaz

.849 OPS

AVG .306

OBP .377

SLG .472

HR 13

AB 360

H 110

RBI 13

Tyler Soderstrom

.854 OPS

AVG .289

OBP .357

SLG .497

HR 15

AB 294

H 85

RBI 15

Ben Rice

.859 OPS

AVG .254

OBP .325

SLG .534

HR 19

AB 279

H 71

RBI 19

Cal Raleigh

.862 OPS

AVG .244

OBP .328

SLG .534

HR 29

AB 352

H 86

RBI 29

Shea Langeliers

.864 OPS

AVG .281

OBP .321

SLG .544

HR 18

AB 274

H 77

RBI 18

Maikel Garcia

.864 OPS

AVG .309

OBP .366

SLG .497

HR 11

AB 350

H 108

RBI 11

Manny Machado

.876 OPS

AVG .302

OBP .347

SLG .529

HR 20

AB 331

H 100

RBI 20

Junior Caminero

.883 OPS

AVG .277

OBP .319

SLG .564

HR 27

AB 328

H 91

RBI 27

Rob Refsnyder

.888 OPS

AVG .292

OBP .346

SLG .542

HR 6

AB 96

H 28

RBI 6

Giancarlo Stanton

.888 OPS

AVG .275

OBP .331

SLG .557

HR 11

AB 131

H 36

RBI 11

Vladimir Guerrero

.889 OPS

AVG .303

OBP .378

SLG .511

HR 18

AB 333

H 101

RBI 18

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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