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 — 2026-08-14
| # | Batter | B/T | Pitcher | Overall HR/FB | Matchup HR/FB | Edge | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | Taylor Walls | S vs R | Chris Bassitt | 2.7% | 10.0% | +270% | ⚪ D | BAL @ TB |
| 165 | Xavier Edwards | S vs R | Chase Burns | 2.9% | 7.8% | +169% | ⚪ D | MIA @ CIN |
| 84 | Henry Bolte | R vs R | Kumar Rocker | 4.8% | 12.7% | +165% | ⚪ D | TEX @ ATH |
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.