Splits Edge
Biggest handedness advantages on today's slate — where L/R matchups create real edges.
Historical Snapshot
Validated pre-game snapshot. This view was captured before first pitch.
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Handedness Edge — 2026-07-27
| # | Batter | B/T | Pitcher | Overall HR/FB | Matchup HR/FB | Edge | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | Steven Kwan | L vs R | Chase Burns | 1.9% | 8.8% | +363% | ⚪ D | CLE @ CIN |
| 31 | Andruw Monasterio | R vs R | Jack Perkins | 3.9% | 11.9% | +205% | 🟠 C | BOS @ ATH |
| 169 | Josh Smith | L vs R | George Kirby | 2.9% | 7.0% | +141% | ⚪ D | SEA @ TEX |
What this means:
The Edge column shows how much better (or worse) this specific
handedness matchup is compared to the batter's overall HR/FB rate. A +40%
edge means the batter's HR/FB rate is 40% higher in this specific L/R split — they mash this type of pitcher.
Look for high-edge batters already ranked in the top 25 for the strongest plays.
B/T = batter hand / pitcher throwing hand.
Splits data sourced from FanGraphs platoon leaderboards with Bayesian regression for small samples.