Splits Edge
Biggest handedness advantages on today's slate — where L/R matchups create real edges.
Historical Snapshot
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Handedness Edge — 2026-09-01
| # | Batter | B/T | Pitcher | Overall HR/FB | Matchup HR/FB | Edge | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Randal Grichuk | R vs R | Ronel Blanco | 16.7% | 40.5% | +142% | 🟡 B | CWS @ HOU |
| 217 | J.T. Realmuto | R vs L | Eduardo Rodriguez | 3.9% | 8.9% | +128% | ⚪ D | PHI @ AZ |
| 247 | Steven Kwan | L vs R | Spencer Miles | 2.9% | 6.4% | +121% | ⚪ D | TOR @ CLE |
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.