THE MLB PLAYBOOK
Find your way around the board and compare home-run matchups.
No. 1 and No. 2 lead each team’s current matchup research ranking beside the batter data. Long Shot is a distinct upside alternative from that research pool. These labels do not describe sportsbook prices, a verified betting edge or a guaranteed result.
Batting lists rank the estimated chance of at least one event. Pitcher strikeouts rank the expected count. These first beta models use dated regular-season rates and expected workload; they do not yet adjust for the opposing matchup, park or weather. They are separate from HR form and the 1 / 2 / LS selections.
Estimates are conditional on participation and starting workload. Pregame forecasts are saved before first pitch and compared with matching final results. Accuracy and probability calibration are still being evaluated.
Choose Table for a compact hitter comparison or Cards for a player-by-player view. In Table, click a column heading or use Sort to reorder the hitters. Open a player’s details and use the star to save them on this device, then choose My players to filter the board. Open Recent games & compare a line to choose a hitting statistic, enter your sportsbook line and compare the last five or ten recorded appearances. Historical over/under counts describe past results, not a forecast probability. Gold marks a push at an equal line; missing game values are excluded. HR form and contact grades are research scores, not projected hit or home-run counts.
MLB Home shows the slate at a glance. Players opens the full hitter board, starting in Table view. Game Picks groups each team’s No. 1, No. 2 and Long shot selections.
HR form summarizes the research profile. Power (ISO) measures extra-base power. Hard-hit, barrel and fly-ball rates describe the hitter’s contact. These values are not home-run probabilities.
Bad, Average, Good and Excellent describe each metric within its own range. Compare the same column between players. A dash means unavailable, not zero; a ~ marks approximate or partial context.
No. 1 and No. 2 are the leading team research selections. Long shot is an upside alternative, not a sportsbook price. Selections do not guarantee a home run.
Pitch mix and recent direction add context against the opposing starter. Open a player’s details for the hitter and pitcher matchup. Check projected or confirmed lineup labels before making comparisons.
The postseason overview shows the next game in each series. Expand Later games to see the rest of the schedule, then open a game for its starters and player research. Games marked If necessary may not be played.
Park and weather information describes the game environment. Roof status, wind and forecasts can change. Missing measurements stay unavailable rather than becoming zero.