Platoon Splits Analysis

Platoon Splits Analysis

Platoon splits - performance differences vs. left/right-handed opponents - are real but often exaggerated due to small samples.

Average Platoon Splits

Sample Size Considerations

• 200+ PA needed for reliable split estimates
• Regress heavily toward league average splits
• Left-handed batters have larger true splits
• Pitcher splits are more variable

Key Takeaways

• Most observed splits are noise, not signal
• Use Bayesian regression toward population mean
• Stack lineups strategically late in games
• Platoon advantages are real but smaller than raw stats