Splits Edge
Biggest handedness advantages on today's slate — where L/R matchups create real edges.
Historical Snapshot
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Handedness Edge — 2026-10-07
| # | Batter | B/T | Pitcher | Overall HR/FB | Matchup HR/FB | Edge | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Travis Bazzana | L vs L | Sean Newcomb | 6.2% | 13.2% | +113% | ⚪ D | CLE @ CWS |
| 4 | Miguel Vargas | R vs R | Daniel Espino | 17.5% | 34.1% | +95% | 🔵 C+ | CLE @ CWS |
| 67 | Taylor Walls | S vs L | Max Fried | 3.3% | 6.3% | +91% | ⚪ D | TB @ NYY |
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.