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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.
Zach McKinstry headshot
Tampa Bay Rays
.170 OPS
AVG .059
OBP .111
SLG .059
HR 0
AB 17
H 1
RBI 0
Jasson Dominguez headshot
Texas Rangers
.170 OPS
AVG .059
OBP .111
SLG .059
HR 0
AB 17
H 1
RBI 0
Austin Wynns headshot
Batting #7
.170 OPS
AVG .059
OBP .111
SLG .059
HR 0
AB 17
H 1
RBI 0
Cedric Mullins headshot
Count 0-2
.170 OPS
AVG .059
OBP .111
SLG .059
HR 0
AB 34
H 2
RBI 2
Matt Shaw headshot
May
.170 OPS
AVG .045
OBP .125
SLG .045
HR 0
AB 22
H 1
RBI 2
.170 OPS
AVG .059
OBP .111
SLG .059
HR 0
AB 17
H 1
RBI 0
Edouard Julien headshot
5th+ PA
.170 OPS
AVG .059
OBP .111
SLG .059
HR 0
AB 17
H 1
RBI —
Grant McCray headshot
1st PA
.170 OPS
AVG .037
OBP .133
SLG .037
HR 0
AB 27
H 1
RBI —
Jorge Mateo headshot
New York Mets
.170 OPS
AVG .059
OBP .111
SLG .059
HR 0
AB 17
H 1
RBI 0
Ty France headshot
Dodger Stadium
.169 OPS
AVG .069
OBP .100
SLG .069
HR 0
AB 29
H 2
RBI 0
J.T. Realmuto headshot
Minnesota Twins
.168 OPS
AVG .091
OBP .077
SLG .091
HR 0
AB 11
H 1
RBI 2
Carter Jensen headshot
Los Angeles Dodgers
.167 OPS
AVG .000
OBP .167
SLG .000
HR 0
AB 10
H 0
RBI 0
Willy Adames headshot
Marlins Park
.167 OPS
AVG .083
OBP .083
SLG .083
HR 0
AB 12
H 1
RBI 0
Blake Perkins headshot
4th PA
.167 OPS
AVG .000
OBP .167
SLG .000
HR 0
AB 10
H 0
RBI —
Jackson Merrill headshot
Citi Field
.167 OPS
AVG .083
OBP .083
SLG .083
HR 0
AB 12
H 1
RBI 0
Ha-Seong Kim headshot
Count 0-2
.167 OPS
AVG .083
OBP .083
SLG .083
HR 0
AB 12
H 1
RBI 0
Colson Montgomery headshot
Marlins Park
.167 OPS
AVG .083
OBP .083
SLG .083
HR 0
AB 12
H 1
RBI 0
Sung-Mun Song headshot
Count 0-1
.167 OPS
AVG .083
OBP .083
SLG .083
HR 0
AB 12
H 1
RBI 0
Jonah Cox headshot
Count 0-2
.167 OPS
AVG .083
OBP .083
SLG .083
HR 0
AB 24
H 2
RBI 1
Juan Soto headshot
Arizona Diamondbacks
.167 OPS
AVG .000
OBP .167
SLG .000
HR 0
AB 10
H 0
RBI 0
Romy Gonzalez headshot
Tampa Bay Rays
.167 OPS
AVG .000
OBP .167
SLG .000
HR 0
AB 10
H 0
RBI 1
Teoscar Hernandez headshot
Pittsburgh Pirates
.167 OPS
AVG .083
OBP .083
SLG .083
HR 0
AB 12
H 1
RBI 1
Agustin Ramirez headshot
Detroit Tigers
.167 OPS
AVG .083
OBP .083
SLG .083
HR 0
AB 12
H 1
RBI 0
Cody Bellinger headshot
Camden Yards
.167 OPS
AVG .000
OBP .167
SLG .000
HR 0
AB 10
H 0
RBI 1
Walker Jenkins headshot
Count 1-2
.167 OPS
AVG .083
OBP .083
SLG .083
HR 0
AB 12
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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