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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.
Jeremy Pena headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.761 OPS
AVG .333
OBP .404
SLG .357
HR 0
AB 42
H 14
RBI 13
Dillon Dingler headshot
Scoring Position
.761 OPS
AVG .253
OBP .306
SLG .455
HR 8
AB 154
H 39
RBI 62
Bobby Witt Jr. headshot
Runners On
.761 OPS
AVG .264
OBP .342
SLG .420
HR 7
AB 212
H 56
RBI 43
Luis Arraez headshot
Scoring Position
.761 OPS
AVG .339
OBP .356
SLG .405
HR 0
AB 121
H 41
RBI 52
Willi Castro headshot
Runners On
.760 OPS
AVG .258
OBP .343
SLG .418
HR 6
AB 182
H 47
RBI 47
Spencer Horwitz headshot
None On
.760 OPS
AVG .257
OBP .355
SLG .405
HR 9
AB 237
H 61
RBI 9
Colt Keith headshot
Runners On
.760 OPS
AVG .273
OBP .331
SLG .429
HR 5
AB 161
H 44
RBI 31
Lars Nootbaar headshot
Scoring Position
.760 OPS
AVG .222
OBP .316
SLG .444
HR 5
AB 81
H 18
RBI 27
Spencer Steer headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.760 OPS
AVG .179
OBP .273
SLG .487
HR 3
AB 39
H 7
RBI 12
Braden Shewmake headshot
None On
.760 OPS
AVG .260
OBP .260
SLG .500
HR 3
AB 50
H 13
RBI 3
Mookie Betts headshot
Runners On
.759 OPS
AVG .259
OBP .320
SLG .439
HR 10
AB 228
H 59
RBI 56
Drake Baldwin headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.759 OPS
AVG .305
OBP .369
SLG .390
HR 1
AB 59
H 18
RBI 22
Adley Rutschman headshot
Runners On
.759 OPS
AVG .260
OBP .313
SLG .446
HR 6
AB 177
H 46
RBI 53
Danny Jansen headshot
Scoring Position
.759 OPS
AVG .212
OBP .317
SLG .442
HR 3
AB 52
H 11
RBI 19
Curtis Mead headshot
Lead Off Inning
.759 OPS
AVG .208
OBP .344
SLG .415
HR 3
AB 53
H 11
RBI 3
Leody Taveras headshot
Runners On
.759 OPS
AVG .263
OBP .323
SLG .436
HR 4
AB 179
H 47
RBI 52
Bryce Eldridge headshot
Runners On
.758 OPS
AVG .281
OBP .360
SLG .398
HR 4
AB 171
H 48
RBI 44
Kyle Karros headshot
Scoring Position
.758 OPS
AVG .240
OBP .358
SLG .400
HR 3
AB 100
H 24
RBI 35
Bo Bichette headshot
Runners On
.758 OPS
AVG .285
OBP .334
SLG .423
HR 8
AB 260
H 74
RBI 68
Lars Nootbaar headshot
Lead Off Inning
.758 OPS
AVG .257
OBP .353
SLG .405
HR 3
AB 74
H 19
RBI 3
Spencer Steer headshot
None On
.758 OPS
AVG .245
OBP .326
SLG .432
HR 9
AB 192
H 47
RBI 9
Justin Crawford headshot
Runners On
.758 OPS
AVG .298
OBP .361
SLG .398
HR 1
AB 171
H 51
RBI 39
Pete Alonso headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.757 OPS
AVG .200
OBP .371
SLG .386
HR 3
AB 70
H 14
RBI 25
Isaac Paredes headshot
Bases Loaded
.757 OPS
AVG .357
OBP .400
SLG .357
HR 0
AB 14
H 5
RBI 10
Brock Rodden headshot
Runners On
.757 OPS
AVG .286
OBP .400
SLG .357
HR 0
AB 28
H 8
RBI 4

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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