# MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups: July 16, 2026 > Data driven batter vs pitcher matchup picks for today's 1 game MLB slate. Career H2H stats scored across AVG, OPS, HR rate, XBH rate, and contact quality. **Date:** 2026-07-16 **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-jul-16-2026 **Live picks & dashboards:** https://heatcheckhq.io --- **Today's best MLB batter vs pitcher matchup picks for Thursday, July 16, 2026** are Francisco Alvarez (Score: 80, 0.333 AVG, 1.166 OPS in 6 career AB vs Aaron Nola), Tyrone Taylor (Score: 73, 0.417 AVG, 1.083 OPS in 12 career AB vs Aaron Nola), Jared Young (Score: 66, 0.200 AVG, 1.000 OPS in 5 career AB vs Aaron Nola). Rankings are generated by HeatCheck HQ's five factor career H2H scoring model, updated daily. # MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups: July 16, 2026 8 career matchups scored, 1 games. Here's where history favors the hitter. ## Hitters to Watch Today - **Francisco Alvarez**: .333 AVG & 1.166 OPS with 1 HR in 6 AB vs. Aaron Nola - **Tyrone Taylor**: .417 AVG & 1.083 OPS with 0 HR in 12 AB vs. Aaron Nola - **Jared Young**: .200 AVG & 1.000 OPS with 1 HR in 5 AB vs. Aaron Nola - **Juan Soto**: .262 AVG & 1.142 OPS with 5 HR in 42 AB vs. Aaron Nola - **Bo Bichette**: .308 AVG & 0.923 OPS with 1 HR in 13 AB vs. Aaron Nola - **Luis Torrens**: .333 AVG & 0.666 OPS with 0 HR in 6 AB vs. Aaron Nola > **Yesterday's H2H matchups:** MLB H2H Matchups: July 15 ## Tonight's Slate | Matchup | Pitchers | Time | |---------|----------|------| | New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies | Christian Scott vs Aaron Nola | 7:10 PM ET | ## 1. Francisco Alvarez (NYM) vs Aaron Nola (RHP) 0.333 AVG, 1.166 OPS in 6 career AB | Citizens Bank Park *Career: 2-for-6 · .333 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.166 OPS · 1 K* Alvarez's slash line against Nola translates to a 1.166 OPS over 6 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 6 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Played at Citizens Bank Park, a plus environment for hitters. Bottom line: Alvarez owns this matchup against Nola. I want him in my lineup tonight. ## 2. Tyrone Taylor (NYM) vs Aaron Nola (RHP) 0.417 AVG, 1.083 OPS in 12 career AB | Citizens Bank Park *Career: 5-for-12 · .417 · 2 XBH · 1.083 OPS · 2 K · 1 BB* Taylor is 5-for-12 (.417) lifetime against Nola. He sees this pitcher well and the at bats keep coming back as hits. Moderate sample, and a real pattern is emerging. Played at Citizens Bank Park, a plus environment for hitters. When the sample says this much, you trust it. Taylor has Nola's number. I want him in my lineup tonight. ## 3. Jared Young (NYM) vs Aaron Nola (RHP) 0.200 AVG, 1.000 OPS in 5 career AB | Citizens Bank Park *Career: 1-for-5 · .200 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.000 OPS · 1 K* .200 is a real number when it holds up over 5 at bats. Young sees something against Nola 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. Played at Citizens Bank Park, a plus environment for hitters. When the sample says this much, you trust it. Young has Nola's number. I want him in my lineup tonight. > Look up any pitcher vs batter career history on the [Hitter vs Pitcher dashboard](/mlb/hitting-stats). ## 4. Juan Soto (NYM) vs Aaron Nola (RHP) 0.262 AVG, 1.142 OPS in 42 career AB | Citizens Bank Park *Career: 11-for-42 · .262 · 5 HR · 7 XBH · 1.142 OPS · 11 K · 17 BB* 5 HR in 42 AB is what a real H2H edge looks like. Soto has been the bat Nola cannot put away, and tonight is another swing at it. Large career sample, high confidence matchup data. 7 extra base hits in 42 AB. When he connects, the ball gets out of the infield in a hurry. 17 walks in 42 AB show he reads this arm well even when he is not swinging. Verdict: give me Soto every time he steps in against Nola. I want him in my lineup tonight. ## 5. Bo Bichette (NYM) vs Aaron Nola (RHP) 0.308 AVG, 0.923 OPS in 13 career AB | Citizens Bank Park *Career: 4-for-13 · .308 · 1 HR · 2 XBH · 0.923 OPS · 3 K* Bichette is 4-for-13 (.308) lifetime against Nola. He sees this pitcher well and the at bats keep coming back as hits. Moderate sample, and a real pattern is emerging. A home run every 13 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Played at Citizens Bank Park, a plus environment for hitters. Verdict: give me Bichette every time he steps in against Nola. I want him in my lineup tonight. ## 6. Luis Torrens (NYM) vs Aaron Nola (RHP) 0.333 AVG, 0.666 OPS in 6 career AB | Citizens Bank Park *Career: 2-for-6 · .333 · 0.666 OPS* Career batting average against Nola: .333 in 6 AB. Torrens has the kind of pitch recognition on this arm that does not show up against the rest of the league. Small sample, but the dominance is notable. Played at Citizens Bank Park, a plus environment for hitters. When the sample says this much, you trust it. Torrens has Nola's number. I want him in my lineup tonight. ## 7. Francisco Lindor (NYM) vs Aaron Nola (RHP) 0.211 AVG, 0.628 OPS in 38 career AB | Citizens Bank Park *Career: 8-for-38 · .211 · 1 HR · 3 XBH · 0.628 OPS · 10 K · 2 BB* 3 XBH in 38 AB tells you what kind of contact Lindor makes when he sees Nola. Loud, not soft. Solid sample size, and this is a reliable edge. 2 walks in 38 AB show he reads this arm well even when he is not swinging. Played at Citizens Bank Park, a plus environment for hitters. When the sample says this much, you trust it. Lindor has Nola's number. I want him in my lineup tonight. ## 8. Brett Baty (NYM) vs Aaron Nola (RHP) 0.083 AVG, 0.350 OPS in 12 career AB | Citizens Bank Park *Career: 1-for-12 · .083 · 0.350 OPS · 4 K · 3 BB* .083 is a real number when it holds up over 12 at bats. Baty sees something against Nola that other hitters do not. Moderate sample, and a real pattern is emerging. 3 walks in 12 AB show he reads this arm well even when he is not swinging. Played at Citizens Bank Park, a plus environment for hitters. Bottom line: Baty owns this matchup against Nola. I want him in my lineup tonight. ## 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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