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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.
Max Schuemann headshot
Runners On
.796 OPS
AVG .185
OBP .389
SLG .407
HR 1
AB 27
H 5
RBI 7
Spencer Torkelson headshot
Lead Off Inning
.796 OPS
AVG .252
OBP .331
SLG .465
HR 6
AB 127
H 32
RBI 8
Garrett Mitchell headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.795 OPS
AVG .233
OBP .378
SLG .417
HR 2
AB 60
H 14
RBI 21
Gavin Sheets headshot
Runners On
.795 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .364
SLG .431
HR 6
AB 144
H 36
RBI 37
Willi Castro headshot
Lead Off Inning
.795 OPS
AVG .290
OBP .355
SLG .440
HR 3
AB 100
H 29
RBI 3
Corey Seager headshot
None On
.795 OPS
AVG .239
OBP .336
SLG .459
HR 12
AB 218
H 52
RBI 12
Tyrone Taylor headshot
None On
.795 OPS
AVG .281
OBP .336
SLG .459
HR 5
AB 135
H 38
RBI 5
Lawrence Butler headshot
Runners On
.795 OPS
AVG .254
OBP .362
SLG .434
HR 8
AB 189
H 48
RBI 53
Eugenio Suarez headshot
Runners On
.795 OPS
AVG .239
OBP .313
SLG .483
HR 13
AB 201
H 48
RBI 61
Nathaniel Lowe headshot
Scoring Position
.795 OPS
AVG .289
OBP .339
SLG .456
HR 3
AB 90
H 26
RBI 45
Kazuma Okamoto headshot
None On
.795 OPS
AVG .224
OBP .314
SLG .482
HR 21
AB 299
H 67
RBI 21
Josue De Paula headshot
Runners On
.794 OPS
AVG .286
OBP .318
SLG .476
HR 1
AB 21
H 6
RBI 7
Brandon Valenzuela headshot
Lead Off Inning
.794 OPS
AVG .286
OBP .365
SLG .429
HR 2
AB 56
H 16
RBI 2
Alec Burleson headshot
Lead Off Inning
.794 OPS
AVG .245
OBP .294
SLG .500
HR 7
AB 102
H 25
RBI 8
.794 OPS
AVG .242
OBP .331
SLG .463
HR 8
AB 149
H 36
RBI 8
Tyler Callihan headshot
Runners On
.794 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .315
SLG .479
HR 2
AB 48
H 12
RBI 14
Isaac Paredes headshot
Runners On
.793 OPS
AVG .265
OBP .359
SLG .434
HR 11
AB 272
H 72
RBI 80
Jeff McNeil headshot
Runners On
.793 OPS
AVG .312
OBP .358
SLG .434
HR 4
AB 205
H 64
RBI 54
Trevor Larnach headshot
Lead Off Inning
.793 OPS
AVG .273
OBP .339
SLG .455
HR 4
AB 110
H 30
RBI 4
Zach Neto headshot
Runners On
.793 OPS
AVG .245
OBP .336
SLG .457
HR 10
AB 208
H 51
RBI 60
Alex Jackson headshot
Runners On
.793 OPS
AVG .357
OBP .400
SLG .393
HR 0
AB 28
H 10
RBI 4
Gary Sanchez headshot
Scoring Position
.793 OPS
AVG .203
OBP .300
SLG .493
HR 5
AB 69
H 14
RBI 29
Will Smith headshot
None On
.793 OPS
AVG .260
OBP .366
SLG .427
HR 6
AB 131
H 34
RBI 6
Connor Wong headshot
Runners On
.793 OPS
AVG .256
OBP .316
SLG .477
HR 4
AB 86
H 22
RBI 25
Connor Joe headshot
None On
.792 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .333
SLG .458
HR 1
AB 24
H 6
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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