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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.
.509 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .242
SLG .267
HR 1
AB 30
H 5
RBI 3
Javier Baez headshot
August
.509 OPS
AVG .185
OBP .232
SLG .277
HR 0
AB 65
H 12
RBI 3
Tyler Heineman headshot
Batting #8
.509 OPS
AVG .222
OBP .250
SLG .259
HR 0
AB 27
H 6
RBI 3
.509 OPS
AVG .212
OBP .297
SLG .212
HR 0
AB 33
H 7
RBI 2
David Fry headshot
Batting #5
.509 OPS
AVG .197
OBP .279
SLG .230
HR 0
AB 61
H 12
RBI 2
Justin Crawford headshot
Count 0-1
.509 OPS
AVG .226
OBP .226
SLG .283
HR 0
AB 53
H 12
RBI 1
Nick Castellanos headshot
vs. Left
.509 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .206
SLG .303
HR 1
AB 33
H 6
RBI 3
Kyle Karros headshot
Count 2-2
.509 OPS
AVG .207
OBP .233
SLG .276
HR 0
AB 58
H 12
RBI 3
Dylan Crews headshot
Atlanta Braves
.509 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .231
SLG .278
HR 1
AB 36
H 6
RBI 2
Michael Harris II headshot
Arizona Diamondbacks
.509 OPS
AVG .222
OBP .250
SLG .259
HR 0
AB 27
H 6
RBI 3
Pavin Smith headshot
Runners On
.509 OPS
AVG .190
OBP .250
SLG .259
HR 1
AB 58
H 11
RBI 10
Cedric Mullins headshot
Last 30 Days
.509 OPS
AVG .196
OBP .255
SLG .255
HR 1
AB 51
H 10
RBI 6
Bobby Witt Jr. headshot
Seattle Mariners
.509 OPS
AVG .222
OBP .250
SLG .259
HR 0
AB 27
H 6
RBI 0
Lane Thomas headshot
Count 1-2
.509 OPS
AVG .218
OBP .218
SLG .291
HR 0
AB 55
H 12
RBI 2
Charles McAdoo headshot
New York Yankees
.509 OPS
AVG .222
OBP .250
SLG .259
HR 0
AB 27
H 6
RBI 3
Casey Schmitt headshot
Arizona Diamondbacks
.509 OPS
AVG .162
OBP .158
SLG .351
HR 2
AB 37
H 6
RBI 4
Weston Wilson headshot
Last 30 Days
.509 OPS
AVG .213
OBP .275
SLG .234
HR 0
AB 47
H 10
RBI 3
Nathan Church headshot
Chicago Cubs
.509 OPS
AVG .148
OBP .250
SLG .259
HR 1
AB 27
H 4
RBI 4
Mickey Moniak headshot
Last 30 Days
.509 OPS
AVG .162
OBP .186
SLG .324
HR 2
AB 68
H 11
RBI 5
.509 OPS
AVG .163
OBP .280
SLG .228
HR 0
AB 92
H 15
RBI 6
Chase DeLauter headshot
Great American
.508 OPS
AVG .200
OBP .308
SLG .200
HR 0
AB 10
H 2
RBI 1
Matt Wallner headshot
Scoring Position
.508 OPS
AVG .156
OBP .289
SLG .219
HR 0
AB 32
H 5
RBI 6
Kyle Higashioka headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.508 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .286
SLG .222
HR 0
AB 18
H 3
RBI 3
Cal Raleigh headshot
Batting #3
.508 OPS
AVG .200
OBP .308
SLG .200
HR 0
AB 10
H 2
RBI 1
Wyatt Langford headshot
San Francisco Giants
.508 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .308
SLG .200
HR 0
AB 10
H 1
RBI 0

Understanding MLB Batting Splits

Batting splits reveal how a hitter performs under specific conditions — against left-handed vs right-handed pitchers, at home vs on the road, during day games vs night games, and more. Platoon splits (vs LHP/RHP) are the most predictive and stable split category, while home/away splits capture park factor effects baked into a player's performance.

Platoon Splits (vs LHP/RHP)

The most important split for props and DFS. Most hitters perform better against opposite-hand pitchers (righties hit lefties better, lefties hit righties better). The gap is often 30-50 OPS points. Always check whether today's starter is a lefty or righty before setting your lineup.

Home vs Away Splits

Home/away splits capture park factor effects and the comfort of playing in a familiar environment. Players on teams like Colorado (Coors Field) often show dramatic home/away splits. A .320 AVG at home vs .260 on the road is a meaningful signal for targeting or fading a hitter based on venue.

Day vs Night Splits

Some hitters perform significantly different in day games vs night games. Day games feature different lighting conditions and are often played in front of smaller crowds. While less predictive than platoon splits, day/night splits can provide an edge for afternoon slate DFS lineups.

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

What are MLB batting splits?

Batting splits break down a hitter's performance across different game situations — vs left-handed pitchers (LHP) vs right-handed pitchers (RHP), home vs away, day vs night, and more. Platoon splits (vs LHP/RHP) are the most predictive and stable category. Splits reveal hidden strengths and weaknesses that overall stats can mask.

What are platoon splits in baseball?

Platoon splits compare a batter's performance against left-handed pitchers vs right-handed pitchers. Most hitters perform better against opposite-hand pitchers — righties hit lefties better, lefties hit righties better. The gap is typically 30-50 OPS points. Platoon splits are a core input for MLB DFS lineup building and prop betting.

How do batting splits help with DFS lineup building?

Stack hitters who have strong platoon advantages against today's opposing starter. A lineup of right-handed hitters facing a left-handed pitcher with poor RHB splits is an ideal DFS stack. Combine platoon splits with home/away data and park factors for the most complete picture of expected performance.

How do batting splits help with prop betting?

For hits and total bases props, check the batter's AVG and SLG against the opposing pitcher's handedness. A .320 AVG vs LHP vs .250 AVG vs RHP creates a significant edge on a 0.5 hits over/under depending on who's pitching. Always match the split to today's specific pitching matchup.

Which batting split is most predictive?

Platoon splits (vs LHP/RHP) are the most stable and predictive split category. Home/away splits are second-most useful but partially reflect park factor effects. Day/night and monthly splits have larger sample size issues and should be weighted less heavily. Season-long splits are more reliable than smaller windows.
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