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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.
.535 OPS
AVG .157
OBP .271
SLG .264
HR 3
AB 140
H 22
RBI 12
Tristan Gray headshot
Lead Off Inning
.535 OPS
AVG .257
OBP .278
SLG .257
HR 0
AB 35
H 9
RBI 0
Ryan Waldschmidt headshot
Last 30 Days
.535 OPS
AVG .172
OBP .294
SLG .241
HR 0
AB 29
H 5
RBI 0
.535 OPS
AVG .206
OBP .289
SLG .246
HR 0
AB 199
H 41
RBI 17
Jorge Mateo headshot
Night
.535 OPS
AVG .204
OBP .236
SLG .299
HR 3
AB 137
H 28
RBI 11
Tristan Peters headshot
Batting #9
.535 OPS
AVG .177
OBP .261
SLG .274
HR 1
AB 62
H 11
RBI 8
.535 OPS
AVG .177
OBP .242
SLG .293
HR 3
AB 181
H 32
RBI 19
.535 OPS
AVG .192
OBP .250
SLG .285
HR 3
AB 130
H 25
RBI 13
Leody Taveras headshot
Batting #9
.535 OPS
AVG .195
OBP .267
SLG .268
HR 0
AB 41
H 8
RBI 6
Ty France headshot
Chase Field
.535 OPS
AVG .188
OBP .222
SLG .313
HR 0
AB 16
H 3
RBI 1
Byron Buxton headshot
August
.535 OPS
AVG .179
OBP .304
SLG .231
HR 0
AB 39
H 7
RBI 1
William Contreras headshot
Last 7 Days
.535 OPS
AVG .235
OBP .300
SLG .235
HR 0
AB 17
H 4
RBI 6
.535 OPS
AVG .196
OBP .225
SLG .309
HR 2
AB 97
H 19
RBI 16
Matt Olson headshot
Boston Red Sox
.535 OPS
AVG .130
OBP .231
SLG .304
HR 1
AB 23
H 3
RBI 3
.535 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .308
SLG .227
HR 0
AB 22
H 4
RBI 1
.535 OPS
AVG .211
OBP .293
SLG .241
HR 1
AB 232
H 49
RBI 20
Ramon Urias headshot
August
.535 OPS
AVG .125
OBP .222
SLG .313
HR 1
AB 16
H 2
RBI 2
Trevor Story headshot
Fenway Park
.535 OPS
AVG .206
OBP .233
SLG .302
HR 1
AB 126
H 26
RBI 14
Ryan Jeffers headshot
Kauffman Stadium
.535 OPS
AVG .176
OBP .300
SLG .235
HR 0
AB 17
H 3
RBI 0
.535 OPS
AVG .188
OBP .222
SLG .313
HR 0
AB 16
H 3
RBI 1
Max Schuemann headshot
Lead Off Inning
.535 OPS
AVG .182
OBP .308
SLG .227
HR 0
AB 22
H 4
RBI 0
Jonathan Aranda headshot
Last 7 Days
.535 OPS
AVG .176
OBP .300
SLG .235
HR 0
AB 17
H 3
RBI 0
Brett Callahan headshot
Scoring Position
.535 OPS
AVG .174
OBP .231
SLG .304
HR 0
AB 23
H 4
RBI 7
.535 OPS
AVG .206
OBP .270
SLG .265
HR 0
AB 34
H 7
RBI 1
Shay Whitcomb headshot
vs. Right
.535 OPS
AVG .125
OBP .160
SLG .375
HR 2
AB 24
H 3
RBI 6

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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