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 — 2026-08-02
| # | Batter | B/T | Pitcher | Overall HR/FB | Matchup HR/FB | Edge | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Andruw Monasterio | R vs R | Emmet Sheehan | 3.2% | 13.8% | +331% | 🟠 C | BOS @ LAD |
| 228 | Steven Kwan | L vs R | Merrill Kelly | 1.7% | 6.9% | +306% | ⚪ D | AZ @ CLE |
| 50 | Dalton Rushing | L vs L | Jake Bennett | 8.3% | 20.9% | +152% | 🟠 C | BOS @ LAD |
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.