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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.
Matt Olson headshot
Count 2-2
.485 OPS
AVG .174
OBP .182
SLG .303
HR 2
AB 109
H 19
RBI 5
Edmundo Sosa headshot
Count 1-0
.485 OPS
AVG .188
OBP .235
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 16
H 3
RBI 2
Dillon Dingler headshot
Last 30 Days
.485 OPS
AVG .189
OBP .215
SLG .270
HR 1
AB 74
H 14
RBI 9
Leody Taveras headshot
vs. Left
.485 OPS
AVG .193
OBP .258
SLG .228
HR 1
AB 145
H 28
RBI 11
Blake Dunn headshot
Home
.485 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .221
SLG .264
HR 1
AB 72
H 12
RBI 5
Luke Raley headshot
July
.485 OPS
AVG .179
OBP .217
SLG .268
HR 1
AB 56
H 10
RBI 4
Owen Caissie headshot
St. Louis Cardinals
.485 OPS
AVG .188
OBP .235
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 16
H 3
RBI 1
.485 OPS
AVG .177
OBP .254
SLG .231
HR 0
AB 186
H 33
RBI 9
Evan Carter headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.485 OPS
AVG .118
OBP .211
SLG .275
HR 1
AB 51
H 6
RBI 8
Ryan McMahon headshot
Seattle Mariners
.485 OPS
AVG .188
OBP .235
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 16
H 3
RBI 3
Pete Alonso headshot
Count 2-2
.485 OPS
AVG .162
OBP .162
SLG .323
HR 4
AB 99
H 16
RBI 11
Shohei Ohtani headshot
Count 2-2
.485 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .182
SLG .303
HR 3
AB 99
H 18
RBI 9
Evan Carter headshot
Minute Maid Park
.485 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .318
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 18
H 3
RBI 2
Bo Naylor headshot
None On
.485 OPS
AVG .161
OBP .217
SLG .268
HR 2
AB 56
H 9
RBI 2
Blake Dunn headshot
Great American
.485 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .221
SLG .264
HR 1
AB 72
H 12
RBI 5
Brett Harris headshot
Batting #5
.485 OPS
AVG .188
OBP .235
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 16
H 3
RBI 2
.485 OPS
AVG .200
OBP .196
SLG .289
HR 1
AB 45
H 9
RBI 4
J.T. Realmuto headshot
Los Angeles Dodgers
.485 OPS
AVG .188
OBP .235
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 16
H 3
RBI 1
Maikel Garcia headshot
Count 1-1
.485 OPS
AVG .212
OBP .212
SLG .273
HR 0
AB 33
H 7
RBI 0
Jordan Beck headshot
Last 30 Days
.485 OPS
AVG .189
OBP .268
SLG .216
HR 0
AB 37
H 7
RBI 1
Noelvi Marte headshot
St. Louis Cardinals
.485 OPS
AVG .222
OBP .263
SLG .222
HR 0
AB 18
H 4
RBI 0
Alex Freeland headshot
2nd PA
.485 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .243
SLG .242
HR 1
AB 66
H 11
RBI —
Luis Lara headshot
Day
.485 OPS
AVG .179
OBP .247
SLG .239
HR 0
AB 67
H 12
RBI 2
Tyler Heineman headshot
vs. Right
.485 OPS
AVG .181
OBP .241
SLG .244
HR 1
AB 127
H 23
RBI 9
Riley Greene headshot
Count 2-2
.484 OPS
AVG .158
OBP .157
SLG .327
HR 4
AB 101
H 16
RBI 12

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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