# MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups: August 29, 2026 > MLB batter vs pitcher matchups for August 29, 2026: Jackson Chourio leads the board across 17 games. Career head to head data analyzed and scored. **Date:** 2026-08-29 **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-29-2026 **Live picks & dashboards:** https://heatcheckhq.io --- **Today's best MLB batter vs pitcher matchup picks for Saturday, August 29, 2026** are Jackson Chourio (Score: 93, 0.600 AVG, 2.067 OPS in 5 career AB vs Cal Quantrill), Ronald Acuña Jr. (Score: 83, 0.600 AVG, 1.800 OPS in 5 career AB vs Ryan Feltner), Julio Rodríguez (Score: 71, 0.556 AVG, 1.544 OPS in 18 career AB vs José Soriano). Rankings are generated by HeatCheck HQ's five factor career H2H scoring model, updated daily. # MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups: August 29, 2026 Best H2H matchups from tonight's 17 game slate. 79 matchups evaluated on career AVG, OPS, power, and contact. ## Hitters to Watch Today - **Jackson Chourio**: .600 AVG & 2.067 OPS with 1 HR in 5 AB vs. Cal Quantrill | 2+ Hits (+191) - **Ronald Acuña Jr.**: .600 AVG & 1.800 OPS with 1 HR in 5 AB vs. Ryan Feltner | 1+ Hit (minus 256) - **Julio Rodríguez**: .556 AVG & 1.544 OPS with 2 HR in 18 AB vs. José Soriano | 1+ Hit (minus 170) - **Jonah Heim**: .400 AVG & 1.400 OPS with 1 HR in 5 AB vs. Shane Baz | 1+ Hit (minus 177) - **Michael Busch**: .571 AVG & 1.524 OPS with 0 HR in 7 AB vs. Andrew Abbott | 1+ Hit (minus 207) - **Ozzie Albies**: .429 AVG & 1.286 OPS with 1 HR in 7 AB vs. Ryan Feltner | 1+ Hit (minus 225) > **Yesterday's H2H matchups:** [MLB H2H Matchups: August 28](/blog/mlb-h2h-matchups-aug-28-2026) ## Tonight's Slate | Matchup | Pitchers | Time | |---------|----------|------| | Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees | Jake Bennett vs Carlos Rodón | 1:05 PM ET | | Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees | TBD vs TBD | 7:15 PM ET | | Los Angeles Dodgers at Detroit Tigers | Blake Snell vs Keider Montero | 1:10 PM ET | | Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins | Erick Fedde vs Bailey Ober | 2:10 PM ET | | Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals | TBD vs Kyle Leahy | 2:15 PM ET | | Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs | Andrew Abbott vs Kevin Gausman | 2:20 PM ET | | Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays | Kade Anderson vs José Soriano | 3:07 PM ET | | Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants | TBD vs TBD | 4:05 PM ET | | Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants | TBD vs TBD | 10:05 PM ET | | Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals | Sandy Alcantara vs Cade Cavalli | 4:05 PM ET | | Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Guardians | Daniel Lynch IV vs Foster Griffin | 4:10 PM ET | | Houston Astros at New York Mets | Cristian Javier vs Nolan McLean | 4:10 PM ET | | San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay Rays | Walker Buehler vs Nick Martinez | 4:10 PM ET | | Colorado Rockies at Atlanta Braves | Ryan Feltner vs Martín Pérez | 4:10 PM ET | | Texas Rangers at Milwaukee Brewers | Cal Quantrill vs Shane Drohan | 7:15 PM ET | | Baltimore Orioles at Athletics | Shane Baz vs Jack Perkins | 10:05 PM ET | | Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Angels | Cristopher Sánchez vs Ryan Johnson | 10:07 PM ET | ## 1. Jackson Chourio (MIL) vs Cal Quantrill (RHP) 0.600 AVG, 2.067 OPS in 5 career AB | American Family Field | **2+ Hits (+191)** *Career: 3-for-5 · .600 · 1 HR · 2 XBH · 2.067 OPS · 1 K · 1 BB* .600 is a real number when it holds up over 5 at bats. Chourio sees something against Quantrill that other hitters do not. 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 2+ Hits (+191). When the sample says this much, you trust it. Chourio has Quantrill's number. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 2. Ronald Acuña Jr. (ATL) vs Ryan Feltner (RHP) 0.600 AVG, 1.800 OPS in 5 career AB | Truist Park | **1+ Hit (minus 256)** *Career: 3-for-5 · .600 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.800 OPS · 1 K* Career batting average against Feltner: .600 in 5 AB. Jr. has the kind of pitch recognition on this arm that does not show up against the rest of the league. 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 256). Bottom line: Jr. owns this matchup against Feltner. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 3. Julio Rodríguez (SEA) vs José Soriano (RHP) 0.556 AVG, 1.544 OPS in 18 career AB | Rogers Centre | **1+ Hit (minus 170)** *Career: 10-for-18 · .556 · 2 HR · 3 XBH · 1.544 OPS · 2 K · 1 BB* A 1.544 career OPS against a single pitcher is rare, and Rodríguez owns it against Soriano across 18 at bats. That is run producing dominance, not noise. Moderate sample, and a real pattern is emerging. A home run every 9 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. 3 extra base hits in 18 AB. When he connects, the ball gets out of the infield in a hurry. When the sample says this much, you trust it. Rodríguez has Soriano's number. 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. Jonah Heim (ATH) vs Shane Baz (RHP) 0.400 AVG, 1.400 OPS in 5 career AB | Sutter Health Park | **1+ Hit (minus 177)** *Career: 2-for-5 · .400 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.400 OPS · 1 K* Heim is 2-for-5 (.400) lifetime against Baz. 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 177). Verdict: give me Heim every time he steps in against Baz. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 5. Michael Busch (CHC) vs Andrew Abbott (LHP) 0.571 AVG, 1.524 OPS in 7 career AB | Wrigley Field | **1+ Hit (minus 207)** *Career: 4-for-7 · .571 · 2 XBH · 1.524 OPS · 1 K · 2 BB* When OPS hits 1.524 in a career H2H sample, you take it seriously. Busch is 4-for-7 against Abbott with the kind of contact that drives runs. Small sample, but the dominance is notable. Played at Wrigley Field, where wind conditions can boost offense. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 207). Verdict: give me Busch every time he steps in against Abbott. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 6. Ozzie Albies (ATL) vs Ryan Feltner (RHP) 0.429 AVG, 1.286 OPS in 7 career AB | Truist Park | **1+ Hit (minus 225)** *Career: 3-for-7 · .429 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.286 OPS* A 1.286 career OPS against a single pitcher is rare, and Albies owns it against Feltner across 7 at bats. That is run producing dominance, not noise. Small sample, but the dominance is notable. A home run every 7 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 225). Bottom line: Albies owns this matchup against Feltner. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 7. Ty France (SD) vs Nick Martinez (RHP) 0.500 AVG, 1.333 OPS in 6 career AB | Tropicana Field | **1+ Hit (minus 191)** *Career: 3-for-6 · .500 · 2 XBH · 1.333 OPS · 1 K* France's slash line against Martinez translates to a 1.333 OPS over 6 AB. That is the kind of split that turns a prop into a play. Small sample, but the dominance is notable. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 191). Verdict: give me France every time he steps in against Martinez. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 8. Gabriel Arias (CHC) vs Andrew Abbott (LHP) 0.286 AVG, 1.232 OPS in 7 career AB | Wrigley Field *Career: 2-for-7 · .286 · 1 HR · 2 XBH · 1.232 OPS · 1 K · 1 BB* Arias's slash line against Abbott translates to a 1.232 OPS over 7 AB. That is the kind of split that turns a prop into a play. Small sample, but the dominance is notable. A home run every 7 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Played at Wrigley Field, where wind conditions can boost offense. Bottom line: Arias owns this matchup against Abbott. I want him in my lineup tonight. ## Hit Props to Consider - **Jackson Chourio 2+ Hits (+191)**: 0.600 career AVG vs Cal Quantrill (5 AB). Implied: 34%. - **Ronald Acuña Jr. 1+ Hit (minus 256)**: 0.600 career AVG vs Ryan Feltner (5 AB). Implied: 72%. - **Julio Rodríguez 1+ Hit (minus 170)**: 0.556 career AVG vs José Soriano (18 AB). Implied: 63%. - **Jonah Heim 1+ Hit (minus 177)**: 0.400 career AVG vs Shane Baz (5 AB). Implied: 64%. - **Michael Busch 1+ Hit (minus 207)**: 0.571 career AVG vs Andrew Abbott (7 AB). Implied: 67%. - **Ozzie Albies 1+ Hit (minus 225)**: 0.429 career AVG vs Ryan Feltner (7 AB). Implied: 69%. - **Ty France 1+ Hit (minus 191)**: 0.500 career AVG vs Nick Martinez (6 AB). Implied: 66%. *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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