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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.
Cesar Prieto headshot
Busch Stadium II
.222 OPS
AVG .111
OBP .111
SLG .111
HR 0
AB 18
H 2
RBI 0
Spencer Jones headshot
Count 0-2
.222 OPS
AVG .111
OBP .111
SLG .111
HR 0
AB 18
H 2
RBI 1
Brent Rooker headshot
Count 2-2
.222 OPS
AVG .111
OBP .111
SLG .111
HR 0
AB 27
H 3
RBI 1
Alejandro Osuna headshot
Batting #2
.222 OPS
AVG .000
OBP .222
SLG .000
HR 0
AB 14
H 0
RBI 0
Sal Frelick headshot
Washington Nationals
.221 OPS
AVG .091
OBP .130
SLG .091
HR 0
AB 22
H 2
RBI 0
Shohei Ohtani headshot
Comerica Park
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 0
Gleyber Torres headshot
San Francisco Giants
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 0
Ramon Laureano headshot
Boston Red Sox
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 1
Otto Kemp headshot
Batting #9
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 0
Wenceel Perez headshot
Cleveland Indians
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 0
Pedro Pages headshot
Chicago Cubs
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 0
Josh Rojas headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 1
Brandon Marsh headshot
Kauffman Stadium
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 0
Nolan Gorman headshot
American Family Field
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 0
Derek Hill headshot
Minnesota Twins
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 0
Gunnar Henderson headshot
Minute Maid Park
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 1
Nick Sogard headshot
Marlins Park
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 1
Kyle Teel headshot
Count 0-2
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 1
Sam Antonacci headshot
Tropicana Field
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 0
Jeremy Pena headshot
Arizona Diamondbacks
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 0
Wyatt Langford headshot
Kauffman Stadium
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 0
Josh Bell headshot
Count 0-2
.220 OPS
AVG .098
OBP .098
SLG .122
HR 0
AB 41
H 4
RBI 4
Rob Refsnyder headshot
Batting #6
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 0
Edgar Quero headshot
March
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
H 1
RBI 0
Lawrence Butler headshot
Citi Field
.220 OPS
AVG .077
OBP .143
SLG .077
HR 0
AB 13
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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