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 — 2026-10-16
| # | Batter | B/T | Pitcher | Overall HR/FB | Matchup HR/FB | Edge | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Taylor Walls | S vs R | Shawn Armstrong | 2.1% | 5.8% | +176% | ⚪ D | TB @ CLE |
| 12 | Richie Palacios | L vs R | Shawn Armstrong | 19.2% | 8.1% | -58% | ⚪ D | TB @ CLE |
| 17 | Steven Kwan | L vs R | Nick Martinez | 3.9% | 6.1% | +56% | ⚪ D | TB @ CLE |
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.