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 ▼
Isaac Paredes	Runners On	154	37	6	39	.240	.350	.416	.765
Troy Johnston	Runners On	49	13	1	10	.265	.357	.408	.765
Trent Grisham	None On	317	72	19	19	.227	.332	.432	.765
Christian Encarnacionstrand	Scoring Position	33	8	2	15	.242	.250	.515	.765
Harrison Bader	None On	262	72	7	7	.275	.345	.420	.765
Daulton Varsho	Scoring Position, 2 out	34	9	1	12	.265	.265	.500	.765
Brandon Nimmo	None On	333	87	14	14	.261	.330	.435	.765
Nolan Schanuel	Lead Off Inning	98	28	3	3	.286	.346	.418	.764
Cam Smith	Lead Off Inning	97	27	3	3	.278	.352	.412	.764
Henry Davis	Lead Off Inning	60	18	1	1	.300	.364	.400	.764
Dillon Dingler	None On	237	68	8	8	.287	.321	.443	.764
Jazz Chisholm	None On	259	61	15	15	.236	.320	.444	.764
Josh Jung	Bases Loaded	10	3	0	8	.300	.364	.400	.764
Spencer Steer	Lead Off Inning	113	29	4	4	.257	.339	.425	.763
Wyatt Langford	None On	298	70	13	13	.235	.347	.416	.763
Jasson Dominguez	Scoring Position, 2 out	48	14	1	19	.292	.346	.417	.763
Adam Frazier	Scoring Position, 2 out	47	13	0	14	.277	.358	.404	.763
Ramon Laureano	Scoring Position	121	33	4	48	.273	.324	.438	.762
Noelvi Marte	Runners On	158	44	4	41	.278	.326	.437	.762
Cam Smith	Scoring Position, 2 out	60	15	2	21	.250	.328	.433	.762
Christian Moore	Lead Off Inning	43	11	2	2	.256	.319	.442	.761
Bryan Reynolds	Runners On	254	67	7	64	.264	.336	.425	.761
Brayan Rocchio	Scoring Position	81	22	2	38	.272	.340	.420	.760
Cal Raleigh	Lead Off Inning	121	25	11	11	.207	.256	.504	.760
Andrew Vaughn	None On	210	59	6	6	.281	.332	.429	.760
Jacob Wilson	Lead Off Inning	110	29	5	6	.264	.314	.445	.759
Bryce Johnson	Scoring Position	20	7	0	6	.350	.409	.350	.759
Coby Mayo	Scoring Position	60	13	3	20	.217	.309	.450	.759
Spencer Torkelson	Scoring Position	126	30	4	45	.238	.322	.437	.759
Blake Perkins	Scoring Position, 2 out	23	5	1	8	.217	.280	.478	.758
Jung Hoo Lee	Runners On	228	61	6	53	.268	.310	.447	.758
Jackson Merrill	Runners On	210	56	4	55	.267	.329	.429	.758
Paul Goldschmidt	Scoring Position	109	34	1	34	.312	.364	.394	.758
Jeff McNeil	None On	238	59	8	8	.248	.337	.420	.757
Josh Naylor	None On	290	78	11	11	.269	.333	.424	.757
Spencer Steer	Scoring Position	130	33	5	52	.254	.327	.431	.757
Mike Trout	None On	287	64	17	17	.223	.320	.436	.756
Brent Rooker	Lead Off Inning	112	25	5	5	.223	.310	.446	.756
Brendan Donovan	None On	282	77	6	6	.273	.345	.411	.756
JJ Bleday	Scoring Position, 2 out	28	6	2	10	.214	.290	.464	.755
William Contreras	None On	294	75	9	9	.255	.354	.401	.755
Kyren Paris	Lead Off Inning	37	7	3	3	.189	.268	.486	.755
Blake Perkins	Scoring Position	46	12	1	16	.261	.320	.435	.755
Julio Rodriguez	Scoring Position	142	35	6	53	.246	.310	.444	.754
Luke Raley	Runners On	77	17	3	18	.221	.351	.403	.754
Max Muncy	Scoring Position	40	9	2	13	.225	.304	.450	.754
Fernando Tatis	None On	399	97	16	16	.243	.333	.421	.754
Jacob Young	Scoring Position	83	24	1	28	.289	.368	.386	.754
Tyler Freeman	Scoring Position	76	23	1	28	.303	.345	.408	.753
Austin Wynns	None On	55	14	2	2	.255	.281	.473	.753

Sort by: OPS ▼ AVG SLG OBP AB HR

Isaac Paredes

Runners On

.765 OPS

AVG .240

OBP .350

SLG .416

HR 6

AB 154

H 37

RBI 39

Troy Johnston

Runners On

.765 OPS

AVG .265

OBP .357

SLG .408

HR 1

AB 49

H 13

RBI 10

Trent Grisham

None On

.765 OPS

AVG .227

OBP .332

SLG .432

HR 19

AB 317

H 72

RBI 19

Christian Encarnacionstrand

Scoring Position

.765 OPS

AVG .242

OBP .250

SLG .515

HR 2

AB 33

H 8

RBI 15

Harrison Bader

None On

.765 OPS

AVG .275

OBP .345

SLG .420

HR 7

AB 262

H 72

RBI 7

Daulton Varsho

Scoring Position, 2 out

.765 OPS

AVG .265

OBP .265

SLG .500

HR 1

AB 34

H 9

RBI 12

Brandon Nimmo

None On

.765 OPS

AVG .261

OBP .330

SLG .435

HR 14

AB 333

H 87

RBI 14

Nolan Schanuel

Lead Off Inning

.764 OPS

AVG .286

OBP .346

SLG .418

HR 3

AB 98

H 28

RBI 3

Cam Smith

Lead Off Inning

.764 OPS

AVG .278

OBP .352

SLG .412

HR 3

AB 97

H 27

RBI 3

Henry Davis

Lead Off Inning

.764 OPS

AVG .300

OBP .364

SLG .400

HR 1

AB 60

H 18

RBI 1

Dillon Dingler

None On

.764 OPS

AVG .287

OBP .321

SLG .443

HR 8

AB 237

H 68

RBI 8

Jazz Chisholm

None On

.764 OPS

AVG .236

OBP .320

SLG .444

HR 15

AB 259

H 61

RBI 15

Josh Jung

Bases Loaded

.764 OPS

AVG .300

OBP .364

SLG .400

HR 0

AB 10

H 3

RBI 8

Spencer Steer

Lead Off Inning

.763 OPS

AVG .257

OBP .339

SLG .425

HR 4

AB 113

H 29

RBI 4

Wyatt Langford

None On

.763 OPS

AVG .235

OBP .347

SLG .416

HR 13

AB 298

H 70

RBI 13

Jasson Dominguez

Scoring Position, 2 out

.763 OPS

AVG .292

OBP .346

SLG .417

HR 1

AB 48

H 14

RBI 19

Adam Frazier

Scoring Position, 2 out

.763 OPS

AVG .277

OBP .358

SLG .404

HR 0

AB 47

H 13

RBI 14

Ramon Laureano

Scoring Position

.762 OPS

AVG .273

OBP .324

SLG .438

HR 4

AB 121

H 33

RBI 48

Noelvi Marte

Runners On

.762 OPS

AVG .278

OBP .326

SLG .437

HR 4

AB 158

H 44

RBI 41

Cam Smith

Scoring Position, 2 out

.762 OPS

AVG .250

OBP .328

SLG .433

HR 2

AB 60

H 15

RBI 21

Christian Moore

Lead Off Inning

.761 OPS

AVG .256

OBP .319

SLG .442

HR 2

AB 43

H 11

RBI 2

Bryan Reynolds

Runners On

.761 OPS

AVG .264

OBP .336

SLG .425

HR 7

AB 254

H 67

RBI 64

Brayan Rocchio

Scoring Position

.760 OPS

AVG .272

OBP .340

SLG .420

HR 2

AB 81

H 22

RBI 38

Cal Raleigh

Lead Off Inning

.760 OPS

AVG .207

OBP .256

SLG .504

HR 11

AB 121

H 25

RBI 11

Andrew Vaughn

None On

.760 OPS

AVG .281

OBP .332

SLG .429

HR 6

AB 210

H 59

RBI 6

Jacob Wilson

Lead Off Inning

.759 OPS

AVG .264

OBP .314

SLG .445

HR 5

AB 110

H 29

RBI 6

Bryce Johnson

Scoring Position

.759 OPS

AVG .350

OBP .409

SLG .350

HR 0

AB 20

H 7

RBI 6

Coby Mayo

Scoring Position

.759 OPS

AVG .217

OBP .309

SLG .450

HR 3

AB 60

H 13

RBI 20

Spencer Torkelson

Scoring Position

.759 OPS

AVG .238

OBP .322

SLG .437

HR 4

AB 126

H 30

RBI 45

Blake Perkins

Scoring Position, 2 out

.758 OPS

AVG .217

OBP .280

SLG .478

HR 1

AB 23

H 5

RBI 8

Jung Hoo Lee

Runners On

.758 OPS

AVG .268

OBP .310

SLG .447

HR 6

AB 228

H 61

RBI 53

Jackson Merrill

Runners On

.758 OPS

AVG .267

OBP .329

SLG .429

HR 4

AB 210

H 56

RBI 55

Paul Goldschmidt

Scoring Position

.758 OPS

AVG .312

OBP .364

SLG .394

HR 1

AB 109

H 34

RBI 34

Jeff McNeil

None On

.757 OPS

AVG .248

OBP .337

SLG .420

HR 8

AB 238

H 59

RBI 8

Josh Naylor

None On

.757 OPS

AVG .269

OBP .333

SLG .424

HR 11

AB 290

H 78

RBI 11

Spencer Steer

Scoring Position

.757 OPS

AVG .254

OBP .327

SLG .431

HR 5

AB 130

H 33

RBI 52

Mike Trout

None On

.756 OPS

AVG .223

OBP .320

SLG .436

HR 17

AB 287

H 64

RBI 17

Brent Rooker

Lead Off Inning

.756 OPS

AVG .223

OBP .310

SLG .446

HR 5

AB 112

H 25

RBI 5

Brendan Donovan

None On

.756 OPS

AVG .273

OBP .345

SLG .411

HR 6

AB 282

H 77

RBI 6

JJ Bleday

Scoring Position, 2 out

.755 OPS

AVG .214

OBP .290

SLG .464

HR 2

AB 28

H 6

RBI 10

William Contreras

None On

.755 OPS

AVG .255

OBP .354

SLG .401

HR 9

AB 294

H 75

RBI 9

Kyren Paris

Lead Off Inning

.755 OPS

AVG .189

OBP .268

SLG .486

HR 3

AB 37

H 7

RBI 3

Blake Perkins

Scoring Position

.755 OPS

AVG .261

OBP .320

SLG .435

HR 1

AB 46

H 12

RBI 16

Julio Rodriguez

Scoring Position

.754 OPS

AVG .246

OBP .310

SLG .444

HR 6

AB 142

H 35

RBI 53

Luke Raley

Runners On

.754 OPS

AVG .221

OBP .351

SLG .403

HR 3

AB 77

H 17

RBI 18

Max Muncy

Scoring Position

.754 OPS

AVG .225

OBP .304

SLG .450

HR 2

AB 40

H 9

RBI 13

Fernando Tatis

None On

.754 OPS

AVG .243

OBP .333

SLG .421

HR 16

AB 399

H 97

RBI 16

Jacob Young

Scoring Position

.754 OPS

AVG .289

OBP .368

SLG .386

HR 1

AB 83

H 24

RBI 28

Tyler Freeman

Scoring Position

.753 OPS

AVG .303

OBP .345

SLG .408

HR 1

AB 76

H 23

RBI 28

Austin Wynns

None On

.753 OPS

AVG .255

OBP .281

SLG .473

HR 2

AB 55

H 14

RBI 2

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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