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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.
Rafael Flores headshot
Runners On
.879 OPS
AVG .268
OBP .358
SLG .521
HR 5
AB 71
H 19
RBI 19
Tyrone Taylor headshot
Runners On
.879 OPS
AVG .274
OBP .308
SLG .571
HR 6
AB 84
H 23
RBI 33
Mark Vientos headshot
Lead Off Inning
.879 OPS
AVG .295
OBP .338
SLG .541
HR 4
AB 61
H 18
RBI 5
Nolan Schanuel headshot
Bases Loaded
.878 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .412
SLG .467
HR 0
AB 15
H 5
RBI 15
Brian Serven headshot
Runners On
.878 OPS
AVG .216
OBP .256
SLG .622
HR 5
AB 37
H 8
RBI 14
Drake Baldwin headshot
Scoring Position
.878 OPS
AVG .319
OBP .415
SLG .462
HR 3
AB 119
H 38
RBI 54
Eugenio Suarez headshot
Bases Loaded
.878 OPS
AVG .200
OBP .278
SLG .600
HR 2
AB 15
H 3
RBI 12
Alejandro Kirk headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.877 OPS
AVG .324
OBP .465
SLG .412
HR 0
AB 34
H 11
RBI 11
Konnor Griffin headshot
None On
.877 OPS
AVG .316
OBP .363
SLG .514
HR 6
AB 177
H 56
RBI 6
Rafael Flores headshot
Scoring Position
.877 OPS
AVG .216
OBP .310
SLG .568
HR 4
AB 37
H 8
RBI 16
Zach Neto headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.876 OPS
AVG .298
OBP .365
SLG .511
HR 2
AB 47
H 14
RBI 17
Munetaka Murakami headshot
Lead Off Inning
.876 OPS
AVG .255
OBP .387
SLG .490
HR 6
AB 98
H 25
RBI 6
Owen Caissie headshot
Lead Off Inning
.876 OPS
AVG .270
OBP .349
SLG .527
HR 5
AB 74
H 20
RBI 5
Brendan Donovan headshot
None On
.876 OPS
AVG .305
OBP .412
SLG .463
HR 2
AB 82
H 25
RBI 2
Richie Palacios headshot
Scoring Position
.876 OPS
AVG .289
OBP .371
SLG .504
HR 6
AB 121
H 35
RBI 51
Tristan Gray headshot
Scoring Position
.876 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .356
SLG .520
HR 3
AB 50
H 15
RBI 28
Bryce Eldridge headshot
None On
.876 OPS
AVG .260
OBP .364
SLG .512
HR 13
AB 215
H 56
RBI 13
Brent Rooker headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.876 OPS
AVG .286
OBP .400
SLG .476
HR 1
AB 21
H 6
RBI 7
Zack Gelof headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.875 OPS
AVG .306
OBP .375
SLG .500
HR 1
AB 36
H 11
RBI 13
Teoscar Hernandez headshot
Lead Off Inning
.875 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .364
SLG .511
HR 4
AB 90
H 27
RBI 4
Tyler Stephenson headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.874 OPS
AVG .214
OBP .327
SLG .548
HR 4
AB 42
H 9
RBI 19
Heriberto Hernandez headshot
Lead Off Inning
.874 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .330
SLG .543
HR 8
AB 92
H 23
RBI 8
Ben Malgeri headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.874 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .474
SLG .400
HR 0
AB 15
H 5
RBI 7
Owen Caissie headshot
Scoring Position
.874 OPS
AVG .289
OBP .347
SLG .526
HR 4
AB 76
H 22
RBI 44
Miguel Vargas headshot
Lead Off Inning
.874 OPS
AVG .234
OBP .385
SLG .489
HR 6
AB 94
H 22
RBI 6

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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