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 — 2026-09-13
| # | Batter | B/T | Pitcher | Overall HR/FB | Matchup HR/FB | Edge | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | Nick Gonzales | R vs L | Matthew Boyd | 3.2% | 8.1% | +153% | ⚪ D | PIT @ CHC |
| 53 | Carter Jensen | L vs L | Payton Tolle | 11.5% | 23.1% | +101% | 🟠 C | KC @ BOS |
| 187 | Luis Arraez | L vs R | Grant Holmes | 3.7% | 7.4% | +100% | ⚪ D | PHI @ ATL |
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.