# MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups: March 27, 2026 - Today's Best H2H Advantages > Data-driven batter vs pitcher matchup picks for today's 8-game MLB slate. Career H2H stats scored across AVG, OPS, HR rate, XBH rate, and contact quality. **Date:** 2026-03-27 **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-mar-27-2026 **Live picks & dashboards:** https://heatcheckhq.io --- **Today's best MLB batter vs pitcher matchup picks for Friday, March 27, 2026** are Aaron Judge (Score: 85 — 0.375 AVG, 2.100 OPS in 8 career AB vs Robbie Ray), Kyle Manzardo (Score: 74 — 0.500 AVG, 1.667 OPS in 6 career AB vs George Kirby), José Ramírez (Score: 70 — 0.500 AVG, 1.462 OPS in 12 career AB vs George Kirby). Rankings are generated by HeatCheck HQ's 5-factor career H2H scoring model, updated daily. # MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups - March 27, 2026 8-game slate, 72 qualified matchups. These career head-to-head lines stand out. ## Hitters to Watch Today - **Aaron Judge** — .375 AVG & 2.100 OPS with 3 HR in 8 AB vs. Robbie Ray - **Kyle Manzardo** — .500 AVG & 1.667 OPS with 1 HR in 6 AB vs. George Kirby - **José Ramírez** — .500 AVG & 1.462 OPS with 1 HR in 12 AB vs. George Kirby - **Brent Rooker** — .500 AVG & 1.556 OPS with 1 HR in 8 AB vs. Kevin Gausman - **Alejandro Kirk** — .667 AVG & 1.500 OPS with 0 HR in 6 AB vs. Luis Severino - **Christopher Morel** — .250 AVG & 1.250 OPS with 2 HR in 8 AB vs. Kyle Freeland > **Yesterday's H2H matchups:** [MLB H2H Matchups - March 26](/blog/mlb-h2h-matchups-mar-26-2026) ## Tonight's Slate | Matchup | Pitchers | Time | |---------|----------|------| | NYY @ SF | Cam Schlittler vs Robbie Ray | 4:35 PM ET | | ATH @ TOR | Luis Severino vs Kevin Gausman | 7:07 PM ET | | COL @ MIA | Kyle Freeland vs Sandy Alcantara | 7:10 PM ET | | KC @ ATL | Cole Ragans vs Chris Sale | 7:15 PM ET | | LAA @ HOU | Yusei Kikuchi vs Mike Burrows | 8:15 PM ET | | DET @ SD | Framber Valdez vs Michael King | 9:40 PM ET | | CLE @ SEA | Gavin Williams vs George Kirby | 9:45 PM ET | | AZ @ LAD | Ryne Nelson vs Emmet Sheehan | 10:10 PM ET | ## 1. Aaron Judge (NYY) vs Robbie Ray (RHP) 0.375 AVG, 2.100 OPS in 8 career AB | Oracle Park | AB | H | AVG | HR | XBH | OPS | BB | K | |-----|-----|------|-----|------|------|-----|-----| | 8 | 3 | 0.375 | 3 | 3 | 2.100 | 6 | 1 | 3 career home runs in 8 at bats. He has Robbie Ray figured out. ## 2. Kyle Manzardo (CLE) vs George Kirby (RHP) 0.500 AVG, 1.667 OPS in 6 career AB | T-Mobile Park | AB | H | AVG | HR | XBH | OPS | BB | K | |-----|-----|------|-----|------|------|-----|-----| | 6 | 3 | 0.500 | 1 | 2 | 1.667 | 0 | 1 | One home run every 6 at bats in this matchup. The power threat is real. ## 3. José Ramírez (CLE) vs George Kirby (RHP) 0.500 AVG, 1.462 OPS in 12 career AB | T-Mobile Park | AB | H | AVG | HR | XBH | OPS | BB | K | |-----|-----|------|-----|------|------|-----|-----| | 12 | 6 | 0.500 | 1 | 4 | 1.462 | 0 | 1 | .500 career average in 12 at bats. Every time he steps in against George Kirby it goes well. > Look up any pitcher vs batter career history on the [Hitter vs Pitcher dashboard](/mlb/hitting-stats). ## 4. Brent Rooker (ATH) vs Kevin Gausman (RHP) 0.500 AVG, 1.556 OPS in 8 career AB | Rogers Centre | AB | H | AVG | HR | XBH | OPS | BB | K | |-----|-----|------|-----|------|------|-----|-----| | 8 | 4 | 0.500 | 1 | 2 | 1.556 | 1 | 2 | .500 career average in 8 at bats. Every time he steps in against Kevin Gausman it goes well. ## 5. Alejandro Kirk (TOR) vs Luis Severino (RHP) 0.667 AVG, 1.500 OPS in 6 career AB | Rogers Centre | AB | H | AVG | HR | XBH | OPS | BB | K | |-----|-----|------|-----|------|------|-----|-----| | 6 | 4 | 0.667 | 0 | 0 | 1.500 | 6 | 1 | 4 hits in 6 career at bats. Hits him at a rate well above average. ## 6. Christopher Morel (MIA) vs Kyle Freeland (RHP) 0.250 AVG, 1.250 OPS in 8 career AB | loanDepot park | AB | H | AVG | HR | XBH | OPS | BB | K | |-----|-----|------|-----|------|------|-----|-----| | 8 | 2 | 0.250 | 2 | 2 | 1.250 | 0 | 1 | 2 home runs in only 8 at bats. Small sample, loud signal. ## 7. Julio Rodríguez (SEA) vs Gavin Williams (RHP) 0.500 AVG, 1.167 OPS in 6 career AB | T-Mobile Park | AB | H | AVG | HR | XBH | OPS | BB | K | |-----|-----|------|-----|------|------|-----|-----| | 6 | 3 | 0.500 | 0 | 1 | 1.167 | 0 | 0 | 3 hits in 6 career at bats. Hits him at a rate well above average. ## 8. Heriberto Hernández (MIA) vs Kyle Freeland (RHP) 0.667 AVG, 1.334 OPS in 6 career AB | loanDepot park | AB | H | AVG | HR | XBH | OPS | BB | K | |-----|-----|------|-----|------|------|-----|-----| | 6 | 4 | 0.667 | 0 | 0 | 1.334 | 0 | 1 | 4 hits in 6 career at bats. Hits him at a rate well above average. ## 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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