# MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups: August 13, 2026 > Data driven batter vs pitcher matchup picks for today's 9 game MLB slate. Career H2H stats scored across AVG, OPS, HR rate, XBH rate, and contact quality. **Date:** 2026-08-13 **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-aug-13-2026 **Live picks & dashboards:** https://heatcheckhq.io --- **Today's best MLB batter vs pitcher matchup picks for Thursday, August 13, 2026** are Masataka Yoshida (Score: 98, 0.667 AVG, 2.000 OPS in 6 career AB vs Max Scherzer), Zach Neto (Score: 69, 0.417 AVG, 1.583 OPS in 12 career AB vs Jacob deGrom), Randal Grichuk (Score: 66, 0.333 AVG, 1.262 OPS in 6 career AB vs Andrew Abbott). Rankings are generated by HeatCheck HQ's five factor career H2H scoring model, updated daily. # MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups: August 13, 2026 Every qualified batter pitcher matchup scored across 5 factors. 35 matchups, 9 games. Here are the plays. ## Hitters to Watch Today - **Masataka Yoshida**: .667 AVG & 2.000 OPS with 1 HR in 6 AB vs. Max Scherzer | 2+ Hits (+177) - **Zach Neto**: .417 AVG & 1.583 OPS with 2 HR in 12 AB vs. Jacob deGrom | 1+ Hit (minus 136) - **Randal Grichuk**: .333 AVG & 1.262 OPS with 1 HR in 6 AB vs. Andrew Abbott | 1+ Hit (minus 185) - **Amed Rosario**: .500 AVG & 1.319 OPS with 0 HR in 14 AB vs. Logan Gilbert - **CJ Abrams**: .667 AVG & 1.334 OPS with 0 HR in 6 AB vs. Kevin Gausman | 1+ Hit (minus 240) - **Travis d'Arnaud**: .333 AVG & 1.166 OPS with 2 HR in 12 AB vs. Jacob deGrom > **Yesterday's H2H matchups:** [MLB H2H Matchups: August 12](/blog/mlb-h2h-matchups-aug-12-2026) ## Tonight's Slate | Matchup | Pitchers | Time | |---------|----------|------| | Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers | Parker Messick vs Keider Montero | 1:10 PM ET | | Pittsburgh Pirates at Miami Marlins | Braxton Ashcraft vs Tyler Phillips | 1:10 PM ET | | Seattle Mariners at New York Yankees | Logan Gilbert vs Max Fried | 1:35 PM ET | | Cincinnati Reds at Chicago White Sox | Andrew Abbott vs Davis Martin | 2:10 PM ET | | Boston Red Sox at Toronto Blue Jays | Payton Tolle vs Max Scherzer | 3:07 PM ET | | Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals | Kevin Gausman vs Cade Cavalli | 4:05 PM ET | | Philadelphia Phillies at Minnesota Twins | Aaron Nola vs Taj Bradley | 7:30 PM ET | | Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels | Jacob deGrom vs Walbert Ureña | 10:07 PM ET | | Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles Dodgers | Shane Drohan vs Roki Sasaki | 10:10 PM ET | ## 1. Masataka Yoshida (BOS) vs Max Scherzer (RHP) 0.667 AVG, 2.000 OPS in 6 career AB | Rogers Centre | **2+ Hits (+177)** *Career: 4-for-6 · .667 · 1 HR · 2 XBH · 2.000 OPS* When OPS hits 2.000 in a career H2H sample, you take it seriously. Yoshida is 4-for-6 against Scherzer with the kind of contact that drives runs. 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 2+ Hits (+177). Bottom line: Yoshida owns this matchup against Scherzer. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 2. Zach Neto (LAA) vs Jacob deGrom (RHP) 0.417 AVG, 1.583 OPS in 12 career AB | Angel Stadium | **1+ Hit (minus 136)** *Career: 5-for-12 · .417 · 2 HR · 4 XBH · 1.583 OPS · 6 K · 2 BB* A 1.583 career OPS against a single pitcher is rare, and Neto owns it against deGrom across 12 at bats. That is run producing dominance, not noise. Moderate sample, and a real pattern is emerging. A home run every 6 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. 4 extra base hits in 12 AB. When he connects, the ball gets out of the infield in a hurry. The take is simple. History sides hard with Neto here. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 3. Randal Grichuk (CWS) vs Andrew Abbott (LHP) 0.333 AVG, 1.262 OPS in 6 career AB | Rate Field | **1+ Hit (minus 185)** *Career: 2-for-6 · .333 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.262 OPS · 1 BB* When OPS hits 1.262 in a career H2H sample, you take it seriously. Grichuk is 2-for-6 against Abbott with the kind of contact that drives runs. 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 (minus 185). Verdict: give me Grichuk every time he steps in against Abbott. I'm on his hit prop tonight. > Look up any pitcher vs batter career history on the [Hitter vs Pitcher dashboard](/mlb/hitting-stats). ## 4. Amed Rosario (NYY) vs Logan Gilbert (RHP) 0.500 AVG, 1.319 OPS in 14 career AB | Yankee Stadium *Career: 7-for-14 · .500 · 3 XBH · 1.319 OPS · 1 K · 1 BB* Rosario's slash line against Gilbert translates to a 1.319 OPS over 14 AB. That is the kind of split that turns a prop into a play. Moderate sample, and a real pattern is emerging. Only 1 strikeout in 14 AB shows the eye is dialed in here. 3 extra base hits in 14 AB. When he connects, the ball gets out of the infield in a hurry. Bottom line: Rosario owns this matchup against Gilbert. I want him in my lineup tonight. ## 5. CJ Abrams (WSH) vs Kevin Gausman (RHP) 0.667 AVG, 1.334 OPS in 6 career AB | Nationals Park | **1+ Hit (minus 240)** *Career: 4-for-6 · .667 · 1.334 OPS* When OPS hits 1.334 in a career H2H sample, you take it seriously. Abrams is 4-for-6 against Gausman with the kind of contact that drives runs. Small sample, but the dominance is notable. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 240). Verdict: give me Abrams every time he steps in against Gausman. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 6. Travis d'Arnaud (LAA) vs Jacob deGrom (RHP) 0.333 AVG, 1.166 OPS in 12 career AB | Angel Stadium *Career: 4-for-12 · .333 · 2 HR · 2 XBH · 1.166 OPS · 3 K* d'Arnaud's slash line against deGrom translates to a 1.166 OPS over 12 AB. That is the kind of split that turns a prop into a play. Moderate sample, and a real pattern is emerging. A home run every 6 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Verdict: give me d'Arnaud every time he steps in against deGrom. I want him in my lineup tonight. ## 7. Brenton Doyle (CWS) vs Andrew Abbott (LHP) 0.400 AVG, 1.300 OPS in 10 career AB | Rate Field | **1+ Hit (minus 166)** *Career: 4-for-10 · .400 · 1 HR · 2 XBH · 1.300 OPS · 3 K · 2 BB* A 1.300 career OPS against a single pitcher is rare, and Doyle owns it against Abbott across 10 at bats. That is run producing dominance, not noise. Small sample, but the dominance is notable. A home run every 10 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. 2 walks in 10 AB show he reads this arm well even when he is not swinging. Verdict: give me Doyle every time he steps in against Abbott. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 8. Spencer Torkelson (DET) vs Parker Messick (LHP) 0.200 AVG, 1.000 OPS in 5 career AB | Comerica Park | **1+ Hit (minus 164)** *Career: 1-for-5 · .200 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.000 OPS · 3 K* Torkelson is 1-for-5 (.200) lifetime against Messick. He sees this pitcher well and the at bats keep coming back as hits. Tiny sample, so treat it as directional, not definitive. A home run every 5 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 164). When the sample says this much, you trust it. Torkelson has Messick's number. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## Hit Props to Consider - **Masataka Yoshida 2+ Hits (+177)**: 0.667 career AVG vs Max Scherzer (6 AB). Implied: 36%. - **Zach Neto 1+ Hit (minus 136)**: 0.417 career AVG vs Jacob deGrom (12 AB). Implied: 58%. - **Randal Grichuk 1+ Hit (minus 185)**: 0.333 career AVG vs Andrew Abbott (6 AB). Implied: 65%. - **CJ Abrams 1+ Hit (minus 240)**: 0.667 career AVG vs Kevin Gausman (6 AB). Implied: 71%. - **Brenton Doyle 1+ Hit (minus 166)**: 0.400 career AVG vs Andrew Abbott (10 AB). Implied: 62%. - **Spencer Torkelson 1+ Hit (minus 164)**: 0.200 career AVG vs Parker Messick (5 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. 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