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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.
Nolan Schanuel headshot
Safeco Field
.500 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .250
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 12
H 3
RBI 0
.500 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .250
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 12
H 3
RBI 0
Oneil Cruz headshot
Rogers Centre
.500 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .100
SLG .400
HR 1
AB 10
H 1
RBI 1
.500 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .167
SLG .333
HR 1
AB 18
H 3
RBI 2
Josh Bell headshot
Miami Marlins
.500 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .167
SLG .333
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 4
Steven Kwan headshot
St. Louis Cardinals
.500 OPS
AVG .214
OBP .214
SLG .286
HR 0
AB 14
H 3
RBI 2
Max Clark headshot
Progressive Field
.500 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .250
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 12
H 3
RBI 2
Tyler Soderstrom headshot
Count 2-2
.500 OPS
AVG .156
OBP .156
SLG .344
HR 4
AB 64
H 10
RBI 7
Christian Koss headshot
Count 2-1
.500 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .250
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 12
H 3
RBI 0
Tommy White headshot
Great American
.500 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .250
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 12
H 3
RBI 0
Jimmy Crooks headshot
Count 1-0
.500 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .100
SLG .400
HR 1
AB 10
H 1
RBI 1
Steven Kwan headshot
Busch Stadium II
.500 OPS
AVG .214
OBP .214
SLG .286
HR 0
AB 14
H 3
RBI 2
Nick Yorke headshot
August
.500 OPS
AVG .231
OBP .231
SLG .269
HR 0
AB 26
H 6
RBI 6
Blake Perkins headshot
Lead Off Inning
.500 OPS
AVG .200
OBP .200
SLG .300
HR 0
AB 20
H 4
RBI 0
.500 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .100
SLG .400
HR 1
AB 10
H 1
RBI 2
Lane Thomas headshot
San Francisco Giants
.500 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .250
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 12
H 3
RBI 2
Jorge Soler headshot
AT&T Park
.500 OPS
AVG .143
OBP .143
SLG .357
HR 1
AB 14
H 2
RBI 2
Ramon Laureano headshot
PNC Park
.500 OPS
AVG .214
OBP .214
SLG .286
HR 0
AB 14
H 3
RBI 1
Brooks Lee headshot
Chicago Cubs
.500 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .250
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 12
H 3
RBI 0
Byron Buxton headshot
Nationals Park
.500 OPS
AVG .143
OBP .143
SLG .357
HR 1
AB 14
H 2
RBI 3
Garrett Stubbs headshot
Miami Marlins
.500 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .250
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 16
H 4
RBI 1
Gleyber Torres headshot
U.S. Cellular Field
.500 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .333
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 1
Austin Hedges headshot
Los Angeles Angels
.500 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .100
SLG .400
HR 1
AB 10
H 1
RBI 2
Max Clark headshot
Pittsburgh Pirates
.500 OPS
AVG .231
OBP .231
SLG .269
HR 0
AB 26
H 6
RBI 1
Francisco Lindor headshot
Arizona Diamondbacks
.500 OPS
AVG .214
OBP .214
SLG .286
HR 0
AB 14
H 3
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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