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 — 2026-08-03
| # | Batter | B/T | Pitcher | Overall HR/FB | Matchup HR/FB | Edge | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | Chandler Simpson | L vs R | Michael Lorenzen | 3.2% | 9.1% | +184% | ⚪ D | TB @ COL |
| 16 | Bryce Harper | L vs L | Andrew Alvarez | 10.0% | 25.7% | +157% | 🔵 C+ | WSH @ PHI |
| 95 | Troy Johnston | L vs L | Ian Seymour | 4.8% | 9.9% | +106% | ⚪ D | TB @ COL |
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.