# MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups: March 31, 2026 - Today's Best H2H Advantages > MLB batter vs pitcher matchups for March 31, 2026 - Brent Rooker leads the board across 14 games. Career head-to-head data analyzed and scored. **Date:** 2026-03-31 **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-31-2026 **Live picks & dashboards:** https://heatcheckhq.io --- **Today's best MLB batter vs pitcher matchup picks for Tuesday, March 31, 2026** are Brent Rooker (Score: 100 — 0.800 AVG, 3.400 OPS in 5 career AB vs José Suarez), Yordan Alvarez (Score: 68 — 0.600 AVG, 2.067 OPS in 5 career AB vs Brayan Bello), Jackson Merrill (Score: 55 — 0.692 AVG, 1.615 OPS in 13 career AB vs Logan Webb). Rankings are generated by HeatCheck HQ's 5-factor career H2H scoring model, updated daily. # MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups - March 31, 2026 86 batter-pitcher matchups with 5+ career AB scored across 14 games. These are tonight's biggest H2H advantages. ## Hitters to Watch Today - **Brent Rooker** — .800 AVG & 3.400 OPS with 3 HR in 5 AB vs. José Suarez | 1+ Hit (-233) - **Yordan Alvarez** — .600 AVG & 2.067 OPS with 1 HR in 5 AB vs. Brayan Bello | 1+ Hit (-252) - **Jackson Merrill** — .692 AVG & 1.615 OPS with 0 HR in 13 AB vs. Logan Webb | 1+ Hit (-260) - **José Ramírez** — .400 AVG & 1.400 OPS with 1 HR in 5 AB vs. Shohei Ohtani | 1+ Hit (-180) - **Willy Adames** — .364 AVG & 1.567 OPS with 3 HR in 11 AB vs. Germán Márquez | 1+ Hit (-212) - **Nick Castellanos** — .571 AVG & 1.625 OPS with 1 HR in 7 AB vs. Logan Webb | 1+ Hit (-148) > **Yesterday's H2H matchups:** [MLB H2H Matchups - March 30](/blog/mlb-h2h-matchups-mar-30-2026) ## Tonight's Slate | Matchup | Pitchers | Time | |---------|----------|------| | TEX @ BAL | Jacob deGrom vs Zach Eflin | 6:35 PM ET | | PIT @ CIN | Bubba Chandler vs Brandon Williamson | 6:40 PM ET | | WSH @ PHI | PJ Poulin vs Andrew Painter | 6:40 PM ET | | CWS @ MIA | Erick Fedde vs Janson Junk | 6:40 PM ET | | COL @ TOR | Ryan Feltner vs Max Scherzer | 7:07 PM ET | | ATH @ ATL | Aaron Civale vs José Suarez | 7:15 PM ET | | LAA @ CHC | José Soriano vs Jameson Taillon | 7:40 PM ET | | TB @ MIL | Shane McClanahan vs Brandon Woodruff | 7:40 PM ET | | NYM @ STL | Kodai Senga vs Andre Pallante | 7:45 PM ET | | BOS @ HOU | Brayan Bello vs Hunter Brown | 8:10 PM ET | | DET @ AZ | Casey Mize vs Brandon Pfaadt | 9:40 PM ET | | SF @ SD | Logan Webb vs Germán Márquez | 9:40 PM ET | | NYY @ SEA | Max Fried vs Logan Gilbert | 9:40 PM ET | | CLE @ LAD | Tanner Bibee vs Shohei Ohtani | 10:10 PM ET | ## 1. Brent Rooker (ATH) vs José Suarez (RHP) 0.800 AVG, 3.400 OPS in 5 career AB | Truist Park | **1+ Hit (-233)** | AB | H | AVG | HR | XBH | OPS | BB | K | |-----|-----|------|-----|------|------|-----|-----| | 5 | 4 | 0.800 | 3 | 3 | 3.400 | 0 | 0 | 3 career home runs in 5 at bats. He has José Suarez figured out. ## 2. Yordan Alvarez (HOU) vs Brayan Bello (RHP) 0.600 AVG, 2.067 OPS in 5 career AB | Daikin Park | **1+ Hit (-252)** | AB | H | AVG | HR | XBH | OPS | BB | K | |-----|-----|------|-----|------|------|-----|-----| | 5 | 3 | 0.600 | 1 | 2 | 2.067 | 1 | 0 | One home run every 5 at bats in this matchup. The power threat is real. ## 3. Jackson Merrill (SD) vs Logan Webb (RHP) 0.692 AVG, 1.615 OPS in 13 career AB | Petco Park | **1+ Hit (-260)** | AB | H | AVG | HR | XBH | OPS | BB | K | |-----|-----|------|-----|------|------|-----|-----| | 13 | 9 | 0.692 | 0 | 3 | 1.615 | 0 | 2 | .692 career average in 13 at bats. Every time he steps in against Logan Webb it goes well. > Look up any pitcher vs batter career history on the [Hitter vs Pitcher dashboard](/mlb/hitting-stats). ## 4. José Ramírez (CLE) vs Shohei Ohtani (RHP) 0.400 AVG, 1.400 OPS in 5 career AB | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium | **1+ Hit (-180)** | AB | H | AVG | HR | XBH | OPS | BB | K | |-----|-----|------|-----|------|------|-----|-----| | 5 | 2 | 0.400 | 1 | 1 | 1.400 | 0 | 0 | One home run every 5 at bats in this matchup. The power threat is real. ## 5. Willy Adames (SF) vs Germán Márquez (RHP) 0.364 AVG, 1.567 OPS in 11 career AB | Petco Park | **1+ Hit (-212)** | AB | H | AVG | HR | XBH | OPS | BB | K | |-----|-----|------|-----|------|------|-----|-----| | 11 | 4 | 0.364 | 3 | 3 | 1.567 | 0 | 2 | 3 career home runs in 11 at bats. He has Germán Márquez figured out. ## 6. Nick Castellanos (SD) vs Logan Webb (RHP) 0.571 AVG, 1.625 OPS in 7 career AB | Petco Park | **1+ Hit (-148)** | AB | H | AVG | HR | XBH | OPS | BB | K | |-----|-----|------|-----|------|------|-----|-----| | 7 | 4 | 0.571 | 1 | 1 | 1.625 | 1 | 2 | 1.625 OPS in the matchup. He doesn't just reach base, he does damage. ## 7. Amed Rosario (NYY) vs Logan Gilbert (RHP) 0.500 AVG, 1.319 OPS in 14 career AB | T-Mobile Park | AB | H | AVG | HR | XBH | OPS | BB | K | |-----|-----|------|-----|------|------|-----|-----| | 14 | 7 | 0.500 | 0 | 3 | 1.319 | 1 | 1 | .500 career average in 14 at bats. Every time he steps in against Logan Gilbert it goes well. ## 8. Matt Chapman (SF) vs Germán Márquez (RHP) 0.400 AVG, 1.505 OPS in 15 career AB | Petco Park | **1+ Hit (-211)** | AB | H | AVG | HR | XBH | OPS | BB | K | |-----|-----|------|-----|------|------|-----|-----| | 15 | 6 | 0.400 | 3 | 4 | 1.505 | 1 | 4 | 3 career home runs in 15 at bats. He has Germán Márquez figured out. ## Hit Props to Consider - **Brent Rooker 1+ Hit (-233)** — 0.800 career AVG vs José Suarez (5 AB). Implied: 70%. - **Yordan Alvarez 1+ Hit (-252)** — 0.600 career AVG vs Brayan Bello (5 AB). Implied: 72%. - **Jackson Merrill 1+ Hit (-260)** — 0.692 career AVG vs Logan Webb (13 AB). Implied: 72%. - **José Ramírez 1+ Hit (-180)** — 0.400 career AVG vs Shohei Ohtani (5 AB). Implied: 64%. - **Willy Adames 1+ Hit (-212)** — 0.364 career AVG vs Germán Márquez (11 AB). Implied: 68%. - **Nick Castellanos 1+ Hit (-148)** — 0.571 career AVG vs Logan Webb (7 AB). Implied: 60%. - **Matt Chapman 1+ Hit (-211)** — 0.400 career AVG vs Germán Márquez (15 AB). Implied: 68%. *Lines via Draftkings. Always shop for the best number. 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