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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.
Pavin Smith headshot
All Splits
.556 OPS
AVG .183
OBP .262
SLG .294
HR 3
AB 109
H 20
RBI 12
Nate Eaton headshot
September
.556 OPS
AVG .222
OBP .333
SLG .222
HR 0
AB 18
H 4
RBI 1
Francisco Lindor headshot
Last 15 Days
.556 OPS
AVG .179
OBP .270
SLG .286
HR 1
AB 56
H 10
RBI 2
Nate Eaton headshot
Last 30 Days
.556 OPS
AVG .222
OBP .333
SLG .222
HR 0
AB 18
H 4
RBI 1
Starling Marte headshot
Scoring Position
.556 OPS
AVG .195
OBP .239
SLG .317
HR 1
AB 41
H 8
RBI 12
Austin Martin headshot
Batting #6
.556 OPS
AVG .222
OBP .333
SLG .222
HR 0
AB 18
H 4
RBI 2
Jim Jarvis headshot
Scoring Position
.556 OPS
AVG .222
OBP .222
SLG .333
HR 0
AB 27
H 6
RBI 8
Michael Massey headshot
Last 15 Days
.556 OPS
AVG .200
OBP .200
SLG .356
HR 2
AB 45
H 9
RBI 5
Jose Trevino headshot
All Splits
.556 OPS
AVG .217
OBP .221
SLG .336
HR 5
AB 152
H 33
RBI 19
.556 OPS
AVG .162
OBP .205
SLG .351
HR 2
AB 37
H 6
RBI 2
Sean Murphy headshot
All Splits
.556 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .256
SLG .300
HR 3
AB 110
H 20
RBI 10
Jake Cronenworth headshot
Count 0-0
.556 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .250
SLG .306
HR 0
AB 36
H 9
RBI 6
Dustin Harris headshot
Count 1-2
.556 OPS
AVG .259
OBP .259
SLG .296
HR 0
AB 27
H 7
RBI 4
.556 OPS
AVG .227
OBP .261
SLG .295
HR 0
AB 44
H 10
RBI 1
Owen Caissie headshot
4th PA
.556 OPS
AVG .184
OBP .267
SLG .289
HR 1
AB 38
H 7
RBI —
Noelvi Marte headshot
Batting #6
.556 OPS
AVG .172
OBP .197
SLG .359
HR 3
AB 64
H 11
RBI 9
.556 OPS
AVG .212
OBP .291
SLG .265
HR 1
AB 170
H 36
RBI 11
Trea Turner headshot
Last 7 Days
.556 OPS
AVG .259
OBP .259
SLG .296
HR 0
AB 27
H 7
RBI 0
Jackson Merrill headshot
Philadelphia Phillies
.556 OPS
AVG .174
OBP .208
SLG .348
HR 1
AB 23
H 4
RBI 3
Brooks Lee headshot
Oakland Athletics
.556 OPS
AVG .174
OBP .208
SLG .348
HR 1
AB 23
H 4
RBI 1
Tyler Stephenson headshot
Los Angeles Dodgers
.556 OPS
AVG .222
OBP .333
SLG .222
HR 0
AB 18
H 4
RBI 0
Ha-Seong Kim headshot
September
.556 OPS
AVG .186
OBP .300
SLG .256
HR 0
AB 43
H 8
RBI 4
Michael Busch headshot
St. Louis Cardinals
.556 OPS
AVG .260
OBP .296
SLG .260
HR 0
AB 50
H 13
RBI 6
Andrew Vaughn headshot
Batting #3
.556 OPS
AVG .217
OBP .208
SLG .348
HR 1
AB 23
H 5
RBI 4
Austin Wynns headshot
Night
.556 OPS
AVG .227
OBP .261
SLG .295
HR 1
AB 44
H 10
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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