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MLB Batting Splits 2026

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.
Mitch Garver headshot
Lead Off Inning
.440 OPS
AVG .143
OBP .268
SLG .171
HR 0
AB 35
H 5
RBI 0
Pavin Smith headshot
Lead Off Inning
.440 OPS
AVG .143
OBP .250
SLG .190
HR 0
AB 21
H 3
RBI 0
Braxton Fulford headshot
Runners On
.440 OPS
AVG .150
OBP .240
SLG .200
HR 0
AB 20
H 3
RBI 6
Eric Haase headshot
Scoring Position
.440 OPS
AVG .087
OBP .222
SLG .217
HR 1
AB 23
H 2
RBI 5
Garrett Stubbs headshot
None On
.439 OPS
AVG .189
OBP .250
SLG .189
HR 0
AB 37
H 7
RBI 0
Pete Alonso headshot
Bases Loaded
.438 OPS
AVG .188
OBP .250
SLG .188
HR 0
AB 16
H 3
RBI 9
Kameron Misner headshot
Runners On
.438 OPS
AVG .188
OBP .188
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 16
H 3
RBI 4
Drew Millas headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.437 OPS
AVG .143
OBP .294
SLG .143
HR 0
AB 14
H 2
RBI 2
Edmundo Sosa headshot
Lead Off Inning
.437 OPS
AVG .148
OBP .175
SLG .262
HR 1
AB 61
H 9
RBI 1
Luis Arraez headshot
Bases Loaded
.437 OPS
AVG .214
OBP .222
SLG .214
HR 0
AB 14
H 3
RBI 10
Tyler Heineman headshot
None On
.436 OPS
AVG .178
OBP .221
SLG .215
HR 1
AB 107
H 19
RBI 1
Zach Cole headshot
None On
.434 OPS
AVG .094
OBP .121
SLG .313
HR 2
AB 32
H 3
RBI 2
Spencer Torkelson headshot
Bases Loaded
.433 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .333
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 10
H 1
RBI 7
Nicky Lopez headshot
Lead Off Inning
.433 OPS
AVG .208
OBP .224
SLG .208
HR 0
AB 48
H 10
RBI 0
Sterlin Thompson headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.432 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .250
SLG .182
HR 0
AB 11
H 2
RBI 3
Tristan Gray headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.432 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .250
HR 1
AB 20
H 2
RBI 5
Yoan Moncada headshot
Scoring Position
.431 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .265
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 30
H 5
RBI 6
Lenyn Sosa headshot
Runners On
.430 OPS
AVG .171
OBP .186
SLG .244
HR 0
AB 41
H 7
RBI 8
Brock Rodden headshot
None On
.428 OPS
AVG .121
OBP .216
SLG .212
HR 0
AB 33
H 4
RBI 0
Travis d'Arnaud headshot
None On
.426 OPS
AVG .154
OBP .214
SLG .212
HR 0
AB 52
H 8
RBI 0
Edwin Arroyo headshot
Runners On
.426 OPS
AVG .186
OBP .222
SLG .203
HR 0
AB 59
H 11
RBI 5
Rece Hinds headshot
Scoring Position
.426 OPS
AVG .118
OBP .190
SLG .235
HR 0
AB 17
H 2
RBI 6
TJ Friedl headshot
Scoring Position
.425 OPS
AVG .136
OBP .220
SLG .205
HR 0
AB 44
H 6
RBI 8
Yohel Pozo headshot
Runners On
.425 OPS
AVG .188
OBP .206
SLG .219
HR 0
AB 32
H 6
RBI 6
Eric Haase headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.424 OPS
AVG .091
OBP .333
SLG .091
HR 0
AB 11
H 1
RBI 1

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.
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