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 — 2026-10-26
| # | Batter | B/T | Pitcher | Overall HR/FB | Matchup HR/FB | Edge | Tier | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Taylor Walls | S vs L | Robert Gasser | 3.3% | 7.5% | +127% | ⚪ D | MIL @ TB |
| 12 | Nick Fortes | R vs L | Robert Gasser | 8.7% | 14.0% | +61% | ⚪ D | MIL @ TB |
| 7 | Garrett Mitchell | L vs R | Freddy Peralta | 26.3% | 11.6% | -56% | ⚪ D | MIL @ TB |
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.