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 — 2026-09-18
| # | Batter | B/T | Pitcher | Overall HR/FB | Matchup HR/FB | Edge | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 | Maikel Garcia | R vs R | Paul Skenes | 2.5% | 8.2% | +228% | ⚪ D | KC @ PIT |
| 24 | Victor Mesa Jr. | L vs L | Ranger Suarez | 10.0% | 26.1% | +161% | 🟠 C | BOS @ TB |
| 221 | Luis Arraez | L vs L | Zac Thornton | 2.9% | 6.6% | +128% | ⚪ D | PHI @ 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.