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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.
Cam Smith headshot
Count 1-2
.245 OPS
AVG .101
OBP .114
SLG .130
HR 0
AB 69
H 7
RBI 6
Billy Cook headshot
1st PA
.245 OPS
AVG .107
OBP .138
SLG .107
HR 0
AB 28
H 3
RBI —
Austin Wynns headshot
1st PA
.245 OPS
AVG .107
OBP .138
SLG .107
HR 0
AB 28
H 3
RBI —
Zach Cole headshot
Day
.245 OPS
AVG .083
OBP .120
SLG .125
HR 0
AB 24
H 2
RBI 2
Masataka Yoshida headshot
Atlanta Braves
.245 OPS
AVG .091
OBP .154
SLG .091
HR 0
AB 11
H 1
RBI 1
Michael Harris II headshot
AT&T Park
.245 OPS
AVG .091
OBP .154
SLG .091
HR 0
AB 11
H 1
RBI 1
Joey Ortiz headshot
Count 0-2
.244 OPS
AVG .098
OBP .098
SLG .146
HR 0
AB 41
H 4
RBI 3
Travis Bazzana headshot
Yankee Stadium
.244 OPS
AVG .083
OBP .077
SLG .167
HR 0
AB 12
H 1
RBI 4
Blake Perkins headshot
1st PA
.243 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .143
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 40
H 4
RBI —
Daylen Lile headshot
Last 7 Days
.243 OPS
AVG .125
OBP .118
SLG .125
HR 0
AB 16
H 2
RBI 1
Abimelec Ortiz headshot
Batting #3
.243 OPS
AVG .063
OBP .118
SLG .125
HR 0
AB 16
H 1
RBI 0
.243 OPS
AVG .067
OBP .176
SLG .067
HR 0
AB 15
H 1
RBI 0
.243 OPS
AVG .094
OBP .118
SLG .125
HR 0
AB 32
H 3
RBI 3
Colson Montgomery headshot
Texas Rangers
.243 OPS
AVG .067
OBP .176
SLG .067
HR 0
AB 15
H 1
RBI 1
Edwin Arroyo headshot
Last 30 Days
.243 OPS
AVG .063
OBP .118
SLG .125
HR 0
AB 16
H 1
RBI 0
Marcelo Mayer headshot
Last 30 Days
.243 OPS
AVG .067
OBP .176
SLG .067
HR 0
AB 15
H 1
RBI 0
Cam Smith headshot
Kansas City Royals
.243 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .143
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 20
H 2
RBI 0
Jose Caballero headshot
Detroit Tigers
.243 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .143
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 20
H 2
RBI 1
.243 OPS
AVG .100
OBP .143
SLG .100
HR 0
AB 20
H 2
RBI 0
Marcelo Mayer headshot
AT&T Park
.243 OPS
AVG .067
OBP .176
SLG .067
HR 0
AB 15
H 1
RBI 0
Taylor Walls headshot
Camden Yards
.243 OPS
AVG .067
OBP .176
SLG .067
HR 0
AB 15
H 1
RBI 0
Marcelo Mayer headshot
Last 15 Days
.243 OPS
AVG .067
OBP .176
SLG .067
HR 0
AB 15
H 1
RBI 0
Marcelo Mayer headshot
September
.243 OPS
AVG .067
OBP .176
SLG .067
HR 0
AB 15
H 1
RBI 0
Luke Maile headshot
vs. Right
.243 OPS
AVG .067
OBP .176
SLG .067
HR 0
AB 15
H 1
RBI 0
Miguel Andujar headshot
Batting #5
.243 OPS
AVG .067
OBP .176
SLG .067
HR 0
AB 15
H 1
RBI 1

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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