# MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups: April 28, 2026 - Today's Best H2H Advantages > Data-driven batter vs pitcher matchup picks for today's 15-game MLB slate. Career H2H stats scored across AVG, OPS, HR rate, XBH rate, and contact quality. **Date:** 2026-04-28 **Author:** HeatCheck HQ **Tags:** MLB, Batter vs Pitcher, H2H Matchups, MLB Props, Daily Picks, Player Props **Full article:** https://heatcheckhq.io/blog/mlb-h2h-matchups-apr-28-2026 **Live picks & dashboards:** https://heatcheckhq.io --- **Today's best MLB batter vs pitcher matchup picks for Tuesday, April 28, 2026** are Matt Olson (Score: 85 — 0.500 AVG, 1.625 OPS in 6 career AB vs Casey Mize), Randal Grichuk (Score: 79 — 0.385 AVG, 1.429 OPS in 13 career AB vs Jacob deGrom), Julio Rodríguez (Score: 78 — 0.455 AVG, 1.447 OPS in 11 career AB vs Joe Ryan). Rankings are generated by HeatCheck HQ's 5-factor career H2H scoring model, updated daily. # MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups - April 28, 2026 15-game slate, 71 qualified matchups. These career head-to-head lines stand out. ## Hitters to Watch Today - **Matt Olson** — .500 AVG & 1.625 OPS with 1 HR in 6 AB vs. Casey Mize | 1+ Hit (-247) - **Randal Grichuk** — .385 AVG & 1.429 OPS with 2 HR in 13 AB vs. Jacob deGrom - **Julio Rodríguez** — .455 AVG & 1.447 OPS with 1 HR in 11 AB vs. Joe Ryan | 1+ Hit (-212) - **Yainer Diaz** — .500 AVG & 1.431 OPS with 1 HR in 8 AB vs. Shane Baz | 1+ Hit (-216) - **Salvador Perez** — .333 AVG & 1.274 OPS with 3 HR in 21 AB vs. Aaron Civale - **Ryan McMahon** — .250 AVG & 1.250 OPS with 2 HR in 8 AB vs. Jacob deGrom | 1+ Hit (-120) > **Yesterday's H2H matchups:** [MLB H2H Matchups - April 27](/blog/mlb-h2h-matchups-apr-27-2026) ## Tonight's Slate | Matchup | Pitchers | Time | |---------|----------|------| | TB @ CLE | Nick Martinez vs Tanner Bibee | 6:10 PM ET | | HOU @ BAL | Kai-Wei Teng vs Shane Baz | 6:35 PM ET | | COL @ CIN | TBD vs Chase Burns | 6:40 PM ET | | STL @ PIT | Kyle Leahy vs TBD | 6:40 PM ET | | SF @ PHI | Tyler Mahle vs Jesús Luzardo | 6:40 PM ET | | BOS @ TOR | Payton Tolle vs Trey Yesavage | 7:07 PM ET | | WSH @ NYM | Zack Littell vs Clay Holmes | 7:10 PM ET | | DET @ ATL | Casey Mize vs Martín Pérez | 7:15 PM ET | | SEA @ MIN | Logan Gilbert vs Joe Ryan | 7:40 PM ET | | LAA @ CWS | José Soriano vs Davis Martin | 7:40 PM ET | | AZ @ MIL | TBD vs Chad Patrick | 7:40 PM ET | | NYY @ TEX | Cam Schlittler vs Jacob deGrom | 8:05 PM ET | | KC @ ATH | Kris Bubic vs Aaron Civale | 9:40 PM ET | | CHC @ SD | Edward Cabrera vs Walker Buehler | 9:40 PM ET | | MIA @ LAD | Janson Junk vs Shohei Ohtani | 10:10 PM ET | ## 1. Matt Olson (ATL) vs Casey Mize (RHP) 0.500 AVG, 1.625 OPS in 6 career AB | Truist Park | **1+ Hit (-247)** *Career: 3-for-6 · .500 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.625 OPS · 1 K · 2 BB* A 1.625 career OPS against a single pitcher is rare — and Olson owns it against Mize across 6 at-bats. That is run-producing dominance, not noise. Small sample, but the dominance is notable. A home run every 6 at-bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (-247). ## 2. Randal Grichuk (NYY) vs Jacob deGrom (RHP) 0.385 AVG, 1.429 OPS in 13 career AB | Globe Life Field *Career: 5-for-13 · .385 · 2 HR · 4 XBH · 1.429 OPS · 4 K · 1 BB* When OPS hits 1.429 in a career H2H sample, you take it seriously. Grichuk is 5-for-13 against deGrom with the kind of contact that drives runs. Moderate sample — a real pattern is emerging. A home run every 7 at-bats in this matchup is well above league pace. 4 extra-base hits in 13 AB — when he connects, the ball gets out of the infield in a hurry. ## 3. Julio Rodríguez (SEA) vs Joe Ryan (RHP) 0.455 AVG, 1.447 OPS in 11 career AB | Target Field | **1+ Hit (-212)** *Career: 5-for-11 · .455 · 1 HR · 3 XBH · 1.447 OPS · 3 K · 1 BB* A 1.447 career OPS against a single pitcher is rare — and Rodríguez owns it against Ryan across 11 at-bats. That is run-producing dominance, not noise. Moderate sample — a real pattern is emerging. A home run every 11 at-bats in this matchup is well above league pace. 3 extra-base hits in 11 AB — when he connects, the ball gets out of the infield in a hurry. > Look up any pitcher vs batter career history on the [Hitter vs Pitcher dashboard](/mlb/hitting-stats). ## 4. Yainer Diaz (HOU) vs Shane Baz (RHP) 0.500 AVG, 1.431 OPS in 8 career AB | Oriole Park at Camden Yards | **1+ Hit (-216)** *Career: 4-for-8 · .500 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.431 OPS · 3 K · 1 BB* When OPS hits 1.431 in a career H2H sample, you take it seriously. Diaz is 4-for-8 against Baz with the kind of contact that drives runs. Small sample, but the dominance is notable. A home run every 8 at-bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (-216). ## 5. Salvador Perez (KC) vs Aaron Civale (RHP) 0.333 AVG, 1.274 OPS in 21 career AB | Sutter Health Park *Career: 7-for-21 · .333 · 3 HR · 5 XBH · 1.274 OPS · 3 K · 1 BB* History speaks plainly here: Perez has taken Civale deep 3 times across 21 at-bats. The matchup is the matchup. Solid sample size — this is a reliable edge. 5 extra-base hits in 21 AB — when he connects, the ball gets out of the infield in a hurry. The 1.274 career OPS against this pitcher backs up the rest. ## 6. Ryan McMahon (NYY) vs Jacob deGrom (RHP) 0.250 AVG, 1.250 OPS in 8 career AB | Globe Life Field | **1+ Hit (-120)** *Career: 2-for-8 · .250 · 2 HR · 2 XBH · 1.250 OPS · 4 K* A 1.250 career OPS against a single pitcher is rare — and McMahon owns it against deGrom across 8 at-bats. That is run-producing dominance, not noise. Small sample, but the dominance is notable. A home run every 4 at-bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Played at Globe Life Field, where the ball carries indoors. ## 7. Giancarlo Stanton (NYY) vs Jacob deGrom (RHP) 0.333 AVG, 1.234 OPS in 27 career AB | Globe Life Field *Career: 9-for-27 · .333 · 4 HR · 5 XBH · 1.234 OPS · 8 K · 4 BB* History speaks plainly here: Stanton has taken deGrom deep 4 times across 27 at-bats. The matchup is the matchup. Solid sample size — this is a reliable edge. 5 extra-base hits in 27 AB — when he connects, the ball gets out of the infield in a hurry. 4 walks in 27 AB show he reads this arm well even when he is not swinging. ## 8. Randy Arozarena (SEA) vs Joe Ryan (RHP) 0.500 AVG, 1.125 OPS in 8 career AB | Target Field | **1+ Hit (-165)** *Career: 4-for-8 · .500 · 1 XBH · 1.125 OPS · 1 K* When OPS hits 1.125 in a career H2H sample, you take it seriously. Arozarena is 4-for-8 against Ryan with the kind of contact that drives runs. Small sample, but the dominance is notable. Only 1 strikeout in 8 AB shows the eye is dialed in here. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (-165). ## Hit Props to Consider - **Matt Olson 1+ Hit (-247)** — 0.500 career AVG vs Casey Mize (6 AB). Implied: 71%. - **Julio Rodríguez 1+ Hit (-212)** — 0.455 career AVG vs Joe Ryan (11 AB). Implied: 68%. - **Yainer Diaz 1+ Hit (-216)** — 0.500 career AVG vs Shane Baz (8 AB). Implied: 68%. - **Ryan McMahon 1+ Hit (-120)** — 0.250 career AVG vs Jacob deGrom (8 AB). Implied: 55%. - **Randy Arozarena 1+ Hit (-165)** — 0.500 career AVG vs Joe Ryan (8 AB). Implied: 62%. *Lines via Draftkings. Always shop for the best number. Confirm starting pitcher before betting.* ## Related Guides - [Hitter vs Pitcher Matchup Guide](/blog/hitter-vs-pitcher-matchup-guide) - [Finding Undervalued HR Hitters](/blog/finding-undervalued-home-run-hitters) - [MLB Stats Explained](/blog/mlb-stats-explained) ## Find More Matchups These are today's top career advantages, but every game has matchups worth looking into. Check out the [Hitter vs Pitcher dashboard](/mlb/hitting-stats) to search any batter vs pitcher career history, view full lineup matchups, and explore Statcast data for every game on the slate. Always confirm lineups and starting pitchers before placing any bets. A different arm on the mound changes the entire matchup profile, and career sample size matters. Matchups with 10 or more at bats carry significantly more weight than those with only five or six. 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