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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.
Kyle Karros headshot
Bases Loaded
.764 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .364
SLG .400
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 6
Randal Grichuk headshot
Runners On
.764 OPS
AVG .268
OBP .285
SLG .480
HR 5
AB 123
H 33
RBI 36
Nick Gonzales headshot
Lead Off Inning
.764 OPS
AVG .307
OBP .362
SLG .401
HR 1
AB 137
H 42
RBI 3
Otto Lopez headshot
Scoring Position
.764 OPS
AVG .317
OBP .329
SLG .434
HR 3
AB 145
H 46
RBI 56
Sal Frelick headshot
Bases Loaded
.764 OPS
AVG .400
OBP .364
SLG .400
HR 0
AB 10
H 4
RBI 8
Angel Martinez headshot
Lead Off Inning
.764 OPS
AVG .244
OBP .289
SLG .474
HR 4
AB 78
H 19
RBI 5
Brett Sullivan headshot
Runners On
.763 OPS
AVG .286
OBP .316
SLG .448
HR 3
AB 105
H 30
RBI 29
Javier Sanoja headshot
Lead Off Inning
.763 OPS
AVG .278
OBP .320
SLG .443
HR 2
AB 115
H 32
RBI 2
Willson Contreras headshot
Lead Off Inning
.763 OPS
AVG .256
OBP .336
SLG .427
HR 5
AB 117
H 30
RBI 5
Luis Arraez headshot
None On
.763 OPS
AVG .309
OBP .340
SLG .423
HR 4
AB 362
H 112
RBI 4
Francisco Lindor headshot
Bases Loaded
.762 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .308
SLG .455
HR 1
AB 11
H 2
RBI 7
Travis Bazzana headshot
Bases Loaded
.762 OPS
AVG .364
OBP .308
SLG .455
HR 0
AB 11
H 4
RBI 9
Oneil Cruz headshot
Bases Loaded
.762 OPS
AVG .300
OBP .462
SLG .300
HR 0
AB 10
H 3
RBI 10
Brandon Nimmo headshot
Bases Loaded
.762 OPS
AVG .364
OBP .308
SLG .455
HR 0
AB 11
H 4
RBI 9
Jake Burger headshot
Bases Loaded
.762 OPS
AVG .364
OBP .308
SLG .455
HR 0
AB 11
H 4
RBI 9
Tristan Peters headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.762 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .328
SLG .433
HR 1
AB 60
H 15
RBI 20
Riley Greene headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.762 OPS
AVG .238
OBP .333
SLG .429
HR 3
AB 63
H 15
RBI 21
Vaughn Grissom headshot
Scoring Position
.762 OPS
AVG .292
OBP .346
SLG .416
HR 3
AB 137
H 40
RBI 58
Kyle Schwarber headshot
None On
.762 OPS
AVG .211
OBP .330
SLG .433
HR 24
AB 379
H 80
RBI 24
Enrique Hernandez headshot
Runners On
.762 OPS
AVG .260
OBP .302
SLG .460
HR 2
AB 50
H 13
RBI 10
Jazz Chisholm Jr. headshot
Lead Off Inning
.762 OPS
AVG .239
OBP .326
SLG .436
HR 7
AB 117
H 28
RBI 7
Christian Encarnacion-Strand headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.762 OPS
AVG .276
OBP .382
SLG .379
HR 0
AB 29
H 8
RBI 12
Dillon Dingler headshot
Scoring Position
.761 OPS
AVG .253
OBP .306
SLG .455
HR 8
AB 154
H 39
RBI 62
Dustin Harris headshot
None On
.761 OPS
AVG .319
OBP .372
SLG .389
HR 0
AB 72
H 23
RBI 0
Maikel Garcia headshot
None On
.761 OPS
AVG .281
OBP .345
SLG .416
HR 2
AB 185
H 52
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.
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