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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.
JJ Wetherholt headshot
Count 0-2
.522 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .231
SLG .292
HR 1
AB 24
H 4
RBI 1
Max Kepler headshot
Count 1-0
.522 OPS
AVG .231
OBP .214
SLG .308
HR 0
AB 13
H 3
RBI 2
Alejandro Kirk headshot
Count 2-2
.522 OPS
AVG .217
OBP .217
SLG .304
HR 1
AB 46
H 10
RBI 4
Geraldo Perdomo headshot
Atlanta Braves
.522 OPS
AVG .208
OBP .231
SLG .292
HR 0
AB 24
H 5
RBI 1
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. headshot
Runners On
.522 OPS
AVG .195
OBP .242
SLG .280
HR 1
AB 82
H 16
RBI 21
Salvador Perez headshot
Cleveland Indians
.522 OPS
AVG .180
OBP .222
SLG .300
HR 1
AB 50
H 9
RBI 10
Vinnie Pasquantino headshot
Chicago White Sox
.522 OPS
AVG .179
OBP .214
SLG .308
HR 1
AB 39
H 7
RBI 10
Wyatt Langford headshot
Tropicana Field
.522 OPS
AVG .154
OBP .214
SLG .308
HR 0
AB 13
H 2
RBI 1
Michael Harris II headshot
Chicago Cubs
.522 OPS
AVG .261
OBP .261
SLG .261
HR 0
AB 23
H 6
RBI 0
Chandler Simpson headshot
Chicago White Sox
.522 OPS
AVG .261
OBP .261
SLG .261
HR 0
AB 23
H 6
RBI 0
Manny Machado headshot
Count 1-0
.522 OPS
AVG .231
OBP .214
SLG .308
HR 0
AB 26
H 6
RBI 3
Nick Sogard headshot
Scoring Position, 2 out
.522 OPS
AVG .154
OBP .214
SLG .308
HR 1
AB 26
H 4
RBI 4
Ha-Seong Kim headshot
Last 30 Days
.522 OPS
AVG .174
OBP .283
SLG .239
HR 0
AB 46
H 8
RBI 4
.522 OPS
AVG .222
OBP .300
SLG .222
HR 0
AB 18
H 4
RBI 0
.522 OPS
AVG .184
OBP .311
SLG .211
HR 0
AB 38
H 7
RBI 3
Tommy Troy headshot
Count 1-2
.522 OPS
AVG .261
OBP .261
SLG .261
HR 0
AB 23
H 6
RBI 1
Noelvi Marte headshot
Count 1-1
.522 OPS
AVG .231
OBP .214
SLG .308
HR 0
AB 13
H 3
RBI 1
James Outman headshot
Houston Astros
.522 OPS
AVG .154
OBP .214
SLG .308
HR 1
AB 26
H 4
RBI 3
Otto Lopez headshot
New York Mets
.522 OPS
AVG .191
OBP .245
SLG .277
HR 0
AB 47
H 9
RBI 6
Jordan Walker headshot
Colorado Rockies
.522 OPS
AVG .192
OBP .214
SLG .308
HR 1
AB 26
H 5
RBI 3
Kyle Teel headshot
July
.522 OPS
AVG .162
OBP .225
SLG .297
HR 1
AB 37
H 6
RBI 8
.522 OPS
AVG .154
OBP .214
SLG .308
HR 2
AB 39
H 6
RBI 5
Jasson Dominguez headshot
Runners On
.522 OPS
AVG .193
OBP .221
SLG .301
HR 2
AB 83
H 16
RBI 10
Jazz Chisholm Jr. headshot
Miami Marlins
.522 OPS
AVG .154
OBP .214
SLG .308
HR 0
AB 13
H 2
RBI 2
Ben Rice headshot
Detroit Tigers
.522 OPS
AVG .167
OBP .231
SLG .292
HR 1
AB 24
H 4
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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