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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.
Rafael Marchan headshot
vs. Right
.284 OPS
AVG .097
OBP .138
SLG .145
HR 1
AB 62
H 6
RBI 4
.283 OPS
AVG .056
OBP .227
SLG .056
HR 0
AB 18
H 1
RBI 1
Cesar Salazar headshot
Last 30 Days
.283 OPS
AVG .056
OBP .227
SLG .056
HR 0
AB 18
H 1
RBI 1
.283 OPS
AVG .056
OBP .227
SLG .056
HR 0
AB 18
H 1
RBI 1
Garrett Stubbs headshot
Scoring Position
.283 OPS
AVG .083
OBP .200
SLG .083
HR 0
AB 12
H 1
RBI 3
Cedric Mullins headshot
Bases Loaded
.283 OPS
AVG .083
OBP .200
SLG .083
HR 0
AB 12
H 1
RBI 6
Cesar Salazar headshot
All Splits
.283 OPS
AVG .056
OBP .227
SLG .056
HR 0
AB 18
H 1
RBI 1
Eli White headshot
San Diego Padres
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 10
H 1
RBI 0
Tyler Heineman headshot
Count 1-1
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 20
H 2
RBI 0
Tim Tawa headshot
Progressive Field
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 10
H 1
RBI 0
Travis Bazzana headshot
San Diego Padres
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 10
H 1
RBI 0
Randy Arozarena headshot
Pittsburgh Pirates
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 10
H 1
RBI 0
Taylor Walls headshot
Cincinnati Reds
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 10
H 1
RBI 0
Brice Matthews headshot
Colorado Rockies
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 10
H 1
RBI 1
Yoan Moncada headshot
As DH
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 10
H 1
RBI 1
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 10
H 1
RBI 0
Randy Arozarena headshot
PNC Park
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 10
H 1
RBI 0
Giancarlo Stanton headshot
Oakland Athletics
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 10
H 1
RBI 1
Tim Tawa headshot
Cleveland Indians
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 10
H 1
RBI 0
Brett Harris headshot
vs. Right
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 20
H 2
RBI 2
Andres Gimenez headshot
Pittsburgh Pirates
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 10
H 1
RBI 0
Harry Ford headshot
Colorado Rockies
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 10
H 1
RBI 0
Anthony Volpe headshot
Tampa Bay Rays
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 10
H 1
RBI 0
Mike Trout headshot
Rogers Centre
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 10
H 1
RBI 0
Jung Hoo Lee headshot
Toronto Blue Jays
.282 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .182
SLG .100
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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