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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.
.482 OPS
AVG .162
OBP .248
SLG .234
HR 2
AB 111
H 18
RBI 11
Travis Bazzana headshot
Count 2-2
.482 OPS
AVG .192
OBP .200
SLG .282
HR 1
AB 78
H 15
RBI 10
Ben Williamson headshot
Batting #6
.482 OPS
AVG .188
OBP .243
SLG .240
HR 0
AB 96
H 18
RBI 5
Nick Castellanos headshot
PETCO Park
.482 OPS
AVG .141
OBP .187
SLG .296
HR 3
AB 71
H 10
RBI 7
.482 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .270
SLG .212
HR 0
AB 33
H 6
RBI 0
.482 OPS
AVG .191
OBP .269
SLG .213
HR 0
AB 47
H 9
RBI —
Sterlin Thompson headshot
Scoring Position
.482 OPS
AVG .190
OBP .292
SLG .190
HR 0
AB 21
H 4
RBI 8
.482 OPS
AVG .205
OBP .241
SLG .241
HR 0
AB 83
H 17
RBI 4
Lars Nootbaar headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.482 OPS
AVG .128
OBP .277
SLG .205
HR 1
AB 39
H 5
RBI 7
Carlos Cortes headshot
Camden Yards
.482 OPS
AVG .200
OBP .182
SLG .300
HR 0
AB 10
H 2
RBI 1
Jo Adell headshot
Boston Red Sox
.482 OPS
AVG .190
OBP .292
SLG .190
HR 0
AB 21
H 4
RBI 2
Willi Castro headshot
As 1B
.482 OPS
AVG .190
OBP .292
SLG .190
HR 0
AB 21
H 4
RBI 0
Bryan Torres headshot
None On
.482 OPS
AVG .185
OBP .242
SLG .239
HR 1
AB 92
H 17
RBI 1
.482 OPS
AVG .190
OBP .292
SLG .190
HR 0
AB 21
H 4
RBI 1
.482 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .239
SLG .242
HR 1
AB 66
H 12
RBI 7
Austin Riley headshot
St. Louis Cardinals
.482 OPS
AVG .190
OBP .292
SLG .190
HR 0
AB 21
H 4
RBI 2
Austin Wells headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.482 OPS
AVG .133
OBP .316
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 30
H 4
RBI 5
Brady House headshot
Count 2-0
.482 OPS
AVG .200
OBP .182
SLG .300
HR 0
AB 10
H 2
RBI 1
Salvador Perez headshot
Camden Yards
.482 OPS
AVG .200
OBP .182
SLG .300
HR 0
AB 10
H 2
RBI 1
Caleb Durbin headshot
Minnesota Twins
.481 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .231
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 2
Ryan Waldschmidt headshot
Batting #6
.481 OPS
AVG .185
OBP .185
SLG .296
HR 0
AB 27
H 5
RBI 2
Hunter Feduccia headshot
Rogers Centre
.481 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .231
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
RBI 0
Leo Rivas headshot
Batting #8
.481 OPS
AVG .214
OBP .267
SLG .214
HR 0
AB 14
H 3
RBI 0
Wilyer Abreu headshot
Washington Nationals
.481 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .231
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 12
H 3
RBI 1
Luis Lara headshot
Los Angeles Dodgers
.481 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .231
SLG .250
HR 0
AB 12
H 2
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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