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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.
Patrick Wisdom headshot
Runners On
.492 OPS
AVG .136
OBP .174
SLG .318
HR 1
AB 22
H 3
RBI 4
.490 OPS
AVG .169
OBP .224
SLG .266
HR 3
AB 154
H 26
RBI 3
Byron Buxton headshot
Bases Loaded
.490 OPS
AVG .143
OBP .133
SLG .357
HR 1
AB 14
H 2
RBI 7
Enrique Hernandez headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.490 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .308
SLG .182
HR 0
AB 11
H 2
RBI 2
Denzer Guzman headshot
Lead Off Inning
.490 OPS
AVG .183
OBP .293
SLG .197
HR 0
AB 71
H 13
RBI 1
Christian Walker headshot
Bases Loaded
.490 OPS
AVG .211
OBP .227
SLG .263
HR 0
AB 19
H 4
RBI 10
Daniel Susac headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.490 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .217
SLG .273
HR 0
AB 22
H 4
RBI 4
Brian Navarreto headshot
Runners On
.490 OPS
AVG .158
OBP .227
SLG .263
HR 0
AB 19
H 3
RBI 2
.490 OPS
AVG .208
OBP .240
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 24
H 5
RBI 0
Christian Franklin headshot
Scoring Position
.490 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .308
SLG .182
HR 0
AB 11
H 2
RBI 1
Joey Bart headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.489 OPS
AVG .125
OBP .176
SLG .313
HR 1
AB 16
H 2
RBI 3
Justin Crawford headshot
Bases Loaded
.489 OPS
AVG .188
OBP .176
SLG .313
HR 0
AB 16
H 3
RBI 10
Sam Huff headshot
Runners On
.488 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .211
SLG .278
HR 0
AB 18
H 3
RBI 1
J.C. Escarra headshot
Lead Off Inning
.488 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .211
SLG .278
HR 0
AB 18
H 3
RBI 0
Yohel Pozo headshot
Scoring Position
.488 OPS
AVG .222
OBP .211
SLG .278
HR 0
AB 18
H 4
RBI 6
Leo Rivas headshot
Lead Off Inning
.488 OPS
AVG .186
OBP .255
SLG .233
HR 0
AB 43
H 8
RBI 0
Graham Pauley headshot
Lead Off Inning
.487 OPS
AVG .174
OBP .269
SLG .217
HR 0
AB 23
H 4
RBI 0
Austin Riley headshot
Bases Loaded
.487 OPS
AVG .273
OBP .214
SLG .273
HR 0
AB 11
H 3
RBI 8
Christian Yelich headshot
Bases Loaded
.487 OPS
AVG .273
OBP .214
SLG .273
HR 0
AB 11
H 3
RBI 9
Victor Caratini headshot
Lead Off Inning
.486 OPS
AVG .215
OBP .271
SLG .215
HR 0
AB 79
H 17
RBI 1
Ramon Laureano headshot
Lead Off Inning
.486 OPS
AVG .141
OBP .236
SLG .250
HR 2
AB 64
H 9
RBI 2
Evan Carter headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.485 OPS
AVG .118
OBP .211
SLG .275
HR 1
AB 51
H 6
RBI 8
Bo Naylor headshot
None On
.485 OPS
AVG .161
OBP .217
SLG .268
HR 2
AB 56
H 9
RBI 2
Grant McCray headshot
Runners On
.484 OPS
AVG .154
OBP .214
SLG .269
HR 1
AB 26
H 4
RBI 3
Oswald Peraza headshot
Runners On
.484 OPS
AVG .183
OBP .209
SLG .275
HR 2
AB 142
H 26
RBI 20

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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