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 — 2026-08-08
| # | Batter | B/T | Pitcher | Overall HR/FB | Matchup HR/FB | Edge | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Tyler Stephenson | R vs L | Andrew Alvarez | 5.6% | 15.2% | +171% | 🟠 C | CIN @ WSH |
| 220 | Chandler Simpson | L vs R | George Kirby | 3.1% | 6.4% | +106% | ⚪ D | TB @ SEA |
| 24 | Coby Mayo | R vs R | Jacob deGrom | 11.8% | 24.0% | +103% | 🟠 C | BAL @ 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.