Splits Edge
Biggest handedness advantages on today's slate — where L/R matchups create real edges.
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Reconstructed with current data. Not valid for historical evaluation.
Handedness Edge — 2026-08-29
| # | Batter | B/T | Pitcher | Overall HR/FB | Matchup HR/FB | Edge | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | Xavier Edwards | S vs R | Cade Cavalli | 2.6% | 8.1% | +212% | ⚪ D | MIA @ WSH |
| 272 | Chandler Simpson | L vs R | Walker Buehler | 2.4% | 7.3% | +204% | ⚪ D | SD @ TB |
| 248 | Taylor Walls | S vs R | Walker Buehler | 2.4% | 7.2% | +200% | ⚪ D | SD @ TB |
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.