MLB Batting Splits 2026
Performance splits by handedness, home/away, and situational categories.
| Player | Team | Split | AB | H | HR | RBI | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS ▼ |
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Lead Off Inning | 124 | 35 | 4 | 4 | .282 | .373 | .427 | .801 | |
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Runners On | 101 | 28 | 5 | 40 | .277 | .315 | .485 | .800 | |
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Scoring Position | 163 | 46 | 8 | 76 | .282 | .340 | .460 | .800 | |
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Runners On | 95 | 23 | 4 | 27 | .242 | .379 | .421 | .800 | |
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Scoring Position, 2 out | 10 | 3 | 0 | 4 | .300 | .300 | .500 | .800 | |
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Scoring Position, 2 out | 15 | 3 | 1 | 4 | .200 | .333 | .467 | .800 | |
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Scoring Position, 2 out | 72 | 19 | 2 | 23 | .264 | .384 | .417 | .800 | |
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Runners On | 69 | 17 | 4 | 25 | .246 | .264 | .536 | .800 | |
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Scoring Position | 108 | 25 | 5 | 46 | .231 | .356 | .444 | .800 | |
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Scoring Position | 27 | 8 | 1 | 12 | .296 | .355 | .444 | .799 | |
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Lead Off Inning | 77 | 19 | 4 | 4 | .247 | .293 | .506 | .799 | |
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None On | 70 | 20 | 3 | 3 | .286 | .342 | .457 | .799 | |
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None On | 328 | 86 | 12 | 12 | .262 | .360 | .439 | .799 | |
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Scoring Position | 157 | 46 | 4 | 64 | .293 | .366 | .433 | .799 | |
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Runners On | 290 | 74 | 18 | 91 | .255 | .306 | .493 | .799 | |
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Scoring Position | 52 | 13 | 4 | 23 | .250 | .298 | .500 | .798 | |
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Lead Off Inning | 149 | 36 | 10 | 10 | .242 | .315 | .483 | .798 | |
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Scoring Position, 2 out | 20 | 5 | 1 | 7 | .250 | .348 | .450 | .798 | |
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Runners On | 58 | 14 | 3 | 18 | .241 | .366 | .431 | .797 | |
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None On | 117 | 29 | 8 | 8 | .248 | .302 | .496 | .797 | |
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Runners On | 213 | 58 | 10 | 57 | .272 | .346 | .451 | .796 | |
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Lead Off Inning | 127 | 32 | 6 | 8 | .252 | .331 | .465 | .796 | |
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Runners On | 27 | 5 | 1 | 7 | .185 | .389 | .407 | .796 | |
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None On | 316 | 86 | 16 | 16 | .272 | .311 | .484 | .796 | |
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Lead Off Inning | 31 | 9 | 1 | 1 | .290 | .313 | .484 | .796 |
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.
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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.