Splits Edge
Biggest handedness advantages on today's slate — where L/R matchups create real edges.
Historical Snapshot
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Handedness Edge — 2026-09-22
| # | Batter | B/T | Pitcher | Overall HR/FB | Matchup HR/FB | Edge | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Victor Mesa Jr. | L vs L | Carlos Rodón | 9.1% | 31.5% | +246% | 🔵 C+ | TB @ NYY |
| 117 | Vaughn Grissom | R vs L | Brady Basso | 3.7% | 10.9% | +195% | ⚪ D | LAA @ ATH |
| 152 | Nick Loftin | R vs L | Anthony Kay | 3.2% | 7.9% | +147% | ⚪ D | CWS @ KC |
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.