Splits Edge
Biggest handedness advantages on today's slate — where L/R matchups create real edges.
Historical Snapshot
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Handedness Edge — 2026-09-08
| # | Batter | B/T | Pitcher | Overall HR/FB | Matchup HR/FB | Edge | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | Vaughn Grissom | R vs L | Patrick Sandoval | 3.7% | 11.2% | +203% | ⚪ D | LAA @ BOS |
| 238 | Steven Kwan | L vs R | Brandon Young | 2.9% | 6.7% | +131% | ⚪ D | CLE @ BAL |
| 90 | Henry Bolte | R vs R | José Soriano | 4.3% | 9.6% | +123% | ⚪ D | TOR @ 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.