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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.
Josh Naylor headshot
Lead Off Inning
.813 OPS
AVG .331
OBP .362
SLG .452
HR 3
AB 124
H 41
RBI 3
Masataka Yoshida headshot
Lead Off Inning
.813 OPS
AVG .302
OBP .353
SLG .460
HR 3
AB 63
H 19
RBI 3
Steven Kwan headshot
Scoring Position
.813 OPS
AVG .324
OBP .413
SLG .400
HR 0
AB 105
H 34
RBI 29
.813 OPS
AVG .238
OBP .323
SLG .490
HR 17
AB 239
H 57
RBI 17
Pete Crow-Armstrong headshot
Bases Loaded
.813 OPS
AVG .385
OBP .429
SLG .385
HR 0
AB 13
H 5
RBI 7
Carlos Jorge headshot
Runners On
.813 OPS
AVG .385
OBP .429
SLG .385
HR 0
AB 13
H 5
RBI 1
Caleb Durbin headshot
Scoring Position
.812 OPS
AVG .288
OBP .380
SLG .432
HR 3
AB 125
H 36
RBI 50
Troy Johnston headshot
Runners On
.812 OPS
AVG .293
OBP .376
SLG .436
HR 3
AB 188
H 55
RBI 49
Miguel Andujar headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.812 OPS
AVG .294
OBP .400
SLG .412
HR 0
AB 17
H 5
RBI 5
Max Muncy headshot
Lead Off Inning
.812 OPS
AVG .261
OBP .317
SLG .495
HR 7
AB 111
H 29
RBI 7
Jonathan India headshot
Runners On
.812 OPS
AVG .217
OBP .333
SLG .478
HR 2
AB 23
H 5
RBI 8
Daniel Susac headshot
Runners On
.812 OPS
AVG .294
OBP .342
SLG .471
HR 2
AB 68
H 20
RBI 21
Kerry Carpenter headshot
Scoring Position
.812 OPS
AVG .212
OBP .254
SLG .558
HR 5
AB 52
H 11
RBI 25
Jake Bauers headshot
None On
.812 OPS
AVG .254
OBP .369
SLG .444
HR 10
AB 248
H 63
RBI 10
Luis Campusano headshot
Scoring Position
.812 OPS
AVG .306
OBP .367
SLG .444
HR 1
AB 72
H 22
RBI 21
JJ Bleday headshot
None On
.811 OPS
AVG .242
OBP .339
SLG .472
HR 17
AB 265
H 64
RBI 17
Jo Adell headshot
Runners On
.811 OPS
AVG .286
OBP .332
SLG .479
HR 13
AB 280
H 80
RBI 84
Brent Rooker headshot
Runners On
.811 OPS
AVG .247
OBP .317
SLG .494
HR 7
AB 89
H 22
RBI 26
Zack Gelof headshot
None On
.811 OPS
AVG .257
OBP .309
SLG .502
HR 16
AB 241
H 62
RBI 16
Nick Gonzales headshot
Runners On
.810 OPS
AVG .328
OBP .390
SLG .420
HR 3
AB 250
H 82
RBI 58
George Valera headshot
Runners On
.810 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .333
SLG .476
HR 0
AB 21
H 7
RBI 6
Jackson Merrill headshot
Runners On
.810 OPS
AVG .287
OBP .331
SLG .479
HR 10
AB 265
H 76
RBI 71
Kazuma Okamoto headshot
Lead Off Inning
.809 OPS
AVG .243
OBP .316
SLG .493
HR 10
AB 140
H 34
RBI 10
Donovan Walton headshot
None On
.809 OPS
AVG .274
OBP .342
SLG .467
HR 5
AB 135
H 37
RBI 5
Alika Williams headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.808 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .308
SLG .500
HR 1
AB 24
H 6
RBI 8

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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