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 — 2026-08-30
| # | Batter | B/T | Pitcher | Overall HR/FB | Matchup HR/FB | Edge | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Tyler Stephenson | R vs L | Shota Imanaga | 5.0% | 17.6% | +252% | 🟠 C | CIN @ CHC |
| 80 | Jeremy Peña | R vs L | Zac Thornton | 7.7% | 16.8% | +118% | ⚪ D | HOU @ NYM |
| 144 | Isaac Paredes | R vs L | Zac Thornton | 3.6% | 7.8% | +117% | ⚪ D | HOU @ NYM |
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.