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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.
Jorge Polanco headshot
AT&T Park
.385 OPS
AVG .154
OBP .154
SLG .231
HR 0
AB 13
H 2
RBI 0
Michael Conforto headshot
Count 0-2
.385 OPS
AVG .139
OBP .135
SLG .250
HR 1
AB 36
H 5
RBI 3
TJ Friedl headshot
Target Field
.385 OPS
AVG .154
OBP .154
SLG .231
HR 0
AB 13
H 2
RBI 3
Hunter Goodman headshot
New York Yankees
.385 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .077
SLG .308
HR 1
AB 13
H 1
RBI 2
Taylor Trammell headshot
Seattle Mariners
.385 OPS
AVG .107
OBP .242
SLG .143
HR 0
AB 28
H 3
RBI 3
Daylen Lile headshot
Houston Astros
.385 OPS
AVG .154
OBP .154
SLG .231
HR 0
AB 13
H 2
RBI 1
.385 OPS
AVG .120
OBP .185
SLG .200
HR 0
AB 25
H 3
RBI —
Pavin Smith headshot
Count 0-2
.385 OPS
AVG .154
OBP .154
SLG .231
HR 0
AB 13
H 2
RBI 1
Gabriel Moreno headshot
Philadelphia Phillies
.385 OPS
AVG .154
OBP .154
SLG .231
HR 0
AB 13
H 2
RBI 1
Colton Cowser headshot
Kansas City Royals
.385 OPS
AVG .154
OBP .154
SLG .231
HR 0
AB 13
H 2
RBI 0
Taylor Walls headshot
Count 1-0
.385 OPS
AVG .192
OBP .192
SLG .192
HR 0
AB 26
H 5
RBI 2
Josh Naylor headshot
Last 15 Days
.384 OPS
AVG .146
OBP .196
SLG .188
HR 0
AB 48
H 7
RBI 7
Manny Machado headshot
Pittsburgh Pirates
.384 OPS
AVG .111
OBP .273
SLG .111
HR 0
AB 18
H 2
RBI 1
Blaze Alexander headshot
Count 1-2
.384 OPS
AVG .158
OBP .200
SLG .184
HR 0
AB 38
H 6
RBI 2
Adael Amador headshot
3rd PA
.384 OPS
AVG .111
OBP .273
SLG .111
HR 0
AB 18
H 2
RBI —
Evan Carter headshot
Batting #9
.384 OPS
AVG .169
OBP .180
SLG .203
HR 0
AB 59
H 10
RBI 4
Jose Tena headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.384 OPS
AVG .147
OBP .237
SLG .147
HR 0
AB 34
H 5
RBI 4
Tyler Heineman headshot
Scoring Position
.384 OPS
AVG .108
OBP .195
SLG .189
HR 0
AB 37
H 4
RBI 9
Jorge Polanco headshot
1st PA
.384 OPS
AVG .139
OBP .162
SLG .222
HR 1
AB 36
H 5
RBI —
Drew Gilbert headshot
Pittsburgh Pirates
.384 OPS
AVG .111
OBP .273
SLG .111
HR 0
AB 18
H 2
RBI 2
Austin Riley headshot
Arizona Diamondbacks
.384 OPS
AVG .130
OBP .167
SLG .217
HR 0
AB 23
H 3
RBI 2
.384 OPS
AVG .158
OBP .200
SLG .184
HR 0
AB 38
H 6
RBI 2
Masyn Winn headshot
Washington Nationals
.384 OPS
AVG .111
OBP .273
SLG .111
HR 0
AB 18
H 2
RBI 1
Leo Jimenez headshot
As 1B
.384 OPS
AVG .111
OBP .273
SLG .111
HR 0
AB 18
H 2
RBI 1
Jordan Walker headshot
San Francisco Giants
.384 OPS
AVG .111
OBP .273
SLG .111
HR 0
AB 18
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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