BPV vs. LH/RH, 2024 updated
Aug 24 2024
Let's continue our one-split-away theme by taking a look at lefty-righty skill splits of starting pitchers.
This analysis can help you find hidden skills before they blossom, which can be especially helpful when looking at young SP. It can also help you set your rotations based on the lineups your pitchers are facing.
These starting pitchers have shown the widest skill splits when facing RH and LH bats (min 30 IP vs. RH/LH):
| Name | Lg | Tm | BPV vs. LH | BPV vs. RH | Δ |
| José Butto | NL | NYM | (29) | 158 | (186) |
| Jordan Hicks | NL | SF | (3) | 123 | (126) |
| Randy Vásquez | NL | SD | (19) | 104 | (123) |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | NL | ATL | 104 | 219 | (114) |
| Jon Gray | AL | TEX | 32 | 143 | (111) |
| Joey Estes | AL | OAK | 9 | 114 | (105) |
| Lance Lynn | NL | STL | 24 | 120 | (97) |
| Frankie Montas | NL | MIL | 8 | 104 | (96) |
| Brayan Bello | AL | BOS | 47 | 140 | (92) |
| Bowden Francis |
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