Today's best MLB batter vs pitcher matchup picks for Sunday, September 13, 2026 are Cal Raleigh (Score: 100, 0.800 AVG, 3.400 OPS in 5 career AB vs Jacob Lopez), Gabriel Moreno (Score: 56, 0.667 AVG, 1.547 OPS in 6 career AB vs Cal Quantrill), Jung Hoo Lee (Score: 54, 0.462 AVG, 1.577 OPS in 13 career AB vs Nick Pivetta). Rankings are generated by HeatCheck HQ's five factor career H2H scoring model, updated daily.
MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups: September 13, 2026
15 games on the board. These batters have dominated their opposing pitcher over their careers.
Hitters to Watch Today
- Cal Raleigh: .800 AVG & 3.400 OPS with 3 HR in 5 AB vs. Jacob Lopez | 1+ Hit (minus 180)
- Gabriel Moreno: .667 AVG & 1.547 OPS with 0 HR in 6 AB vs. Cal Quantrill | 1+ Hit (minus 236)
- Jung Hoo Lee: .462 AVG & 1.577 OPS with 1 HR in 13 AB vs. Nick Pivetta | 1+ Hit (minus 197)
- Randy Arozarena: .600 AVG & 1.400 OPS with 0 HR in 5 AB vs. Jacob Lopez | 1+ Hit (minus 246)
- Travis Bazzana: .400 AVG & 1.500 OPS with 1 HR in 5 AB vs. Joe Ryan | 1+ Hit (minus 183)
- Jake Mangum: .667 AVG & 1.334 OPS with 0 HR in 6 AB vs. Matthew Boyd | 1+ Hit (minus 189)
Yesterday's H2H matchups: MLB H2H Matchups: September 12
Tonight's Slate
| Matchup | Pitchers | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rockies at Detroit Tigers | Gabriel Hughes vs Jackson Jobe | 12:10 PM ET |
| Los Angeles Angels at Washington Nationals | Grayson Rodriguez vs Riley Cornelio | 1:35 PM ET |
| Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves | Andrew Painter vs Grant Holmes | 1:35 PM ET |
| New York Mets at New York Yankees | Christian Scott vs Cam Schlittler | 1:35 PM ET |
| Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays | Trevor Rogers vs Dylan Cease | 1:37 PM ET |
| Houston Astros at Tampa Bay Rays | Hayden Wesneski vs Freddy Peralta | 1:40 PM ET |
| Los Angeles Dodgers at Miami Marlins | Emmet Sheehan vs Eury Pérez | 1:40 PM ET |
| Cleveland Guardians at Minnesota Twins | Tanner Bibee vs Joe Ryan | 2:10 PM ET |
| Cincinnati Reds at Milwaukee Brewers | Chase Burns vs Robert Gasser | 2:10 PM ET |
| Chicago White Sox at St. Louis Cardinals | David Sandlin vs Michael McGreevy | 2:15 PM ET |
| Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs | Bubba Chandler vs Matthew Boyd | 2:20 PM ET |
| Kansas City Royals at Boston Red Sox | Noah Cameron vs Payton Tolle | 3:05 PM ET |
| Seattle Mariners at Athletics | Bryce Miller vs Jacob Lopez | 4:05 PM ET |
| Texas Rangers at Arizona Diamondbacks | Cal Quantrill vs Eduardo Rodriguez | 4:10 PM ET |
| San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants | Nick Pivetta vs Logan Webb | 7:20 PM ET |
1. Cal Raleigh (SEA) vs Jacob Lopez (LHP)
0.800 AVG, 3.400 OPS in 5 career AB | Sutter Health Park | 1+ Hit (minus 180)
Career: 4-for-5 · .800 · 3 HR · 3 XBH · 3.400 OPS
3 HR in 5 AB is what a real H2H edge looks like. Raleigh has been the bat Lopez cannot put away, and tonight is another swing at it.
Tiny sample, so treat it as directional, not definitive. The 3.400 career OPS against this pitcher backs up the rest. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 180).
Bottom line: Raleigh owns this matchup against Lopez. I'm on his hit prop tonight.
2. Gabriel Moreno (AZ) vs Cal Quantrill (RHP)
0.667 AVG, 1.547 OPS in 6 career AB | Chase Field | 1+ Hit (minus 236)
Career: 4-for-6 · .667 · 1 XBH · 1.547 OPS · 1 BB
A 1.547 career OPS against a single pitcher is rare, and Moreno owns it against Quantrill across 6 at bats. That is run producing dominance, not noise.
Small sample, but the dominance is notable. Played at Chase Field, which plays hitter friendly with the roof closed. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 236).
The take is simple. History sides hard with Moreno here. I'm on his hit prop tonight.
3. Jung Hoo Lee (SF) vs Nick Pivetta (RHP)
0.462 AVG, 1.577 OPS in 13 career AB | Oracle Park | 1+ Hit (minus 197)
Career: 6-for-13 · .462 · 1 HR · 5 XBH · 1.577 OPS · 1 K · 1 BB
When OPS hits 1.577 in a career H2H sample, you take it seriously. Lee is 6-for-13 against Pivetta with the kind of contact that drives runs.
Moderate sample, and a real pattern is emerging. A home run every 13 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Only 1 strikeout in 13 AB shows the eye is dialed in here.
When the sample says this much, you trust it. Lee has Pivetta's number. I'm on his hit prop tonight.
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4. Randy Arozarena (SEA) vs Jacob Lopez (LHP)
0.600 AVG, 1.400 OPS in 5 career AB | Sutter Health Park | 1+ Hit (minus 246)
Career: 3-for-5 · .600 · 1 XBH · 1.400 OPS
.600 is a real number when it holds up over 5 at bats. Arozarena sees something against Lopez that other hitters do not.
Tiny sample, so treat it as directional, not definitive. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 246).
The take is simple. History sides hard with Arozarena here. I'm on his hit prop tonight.
5. Travis Bazzana (CLE) vs Joe Ryan (RHP)
0.400 AVG, 1.500 OPS in 5 career AB | Target Field | 1+ Hit (minus 183)
Career: 2-for-5 · .400 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.500 OPS
Bazzana is 2-for-5 (.400) lifetime against Ryan. 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 183).
The take is simple. History sides hard with Bazzana here. I'm on his hit prop tonight.
6. Jake Mangum (PIT) vs Matthew Boyd (LHP)
0.667 AVG, 1.334 OPS in 6 career AB | Wrigley Field | 1+ Hit (minus 189)
Career: 4-for-6 · .667 · 1.334 OPS
Mangum's slash line against Boyd translates to a 1.334 OPS over 6 AB. That is the kind of split that turns a prop into a play.
Small sample, but the dominance is notable. Played at Wrigley Field, where wind conditions can boost offense. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 189).
The take is simple. History sides hard with Mangum here. I'm on his hit prop tonight.
7. Lawrence Butler (ATH) vs Bryce Miller (RHP)
0.429 AVG, 1.457 OPS in 7 career AB | Sutter Health Park | 1+ Hit (minus 212)
Career: 3-for-7 · .429 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.457 OPS · 3 BB
When OPS hits 1.457 in a career H2H sample, you take it seriously. Butler is 3-for-7 against Miller with the kind of contact that drives runs.
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 212).
Bottom line: Butler owns this matchup against Miller. I'm on his hit prop tonight.
8. Jackson Merrill (SD) vs Logan Webb (RHP)
0.611 AVG, 1.410 OPS in 18 career AB | Oracle Park | 1+ Hit (minus 250)
Career: 11-for-18 · .611 · 3 XBH · 1.410 OPS · 5 K · 1 BB
A 1.410 career OPS against a single pitcher is rare, and Merrill owns it against Webb across 18 at bats. That is run producing dominance, not noise.
Moderate sample, and a real pattern is emerging. 3 extra base hits in 18 AB. When he connects, the ball gets out of the infield in a hurry. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 250).
Verdict: give me Merrill every time he steps in against Webb. I'm on his hit prop tonight.
Hit Props to Consider
- Cal Raleigh 1+ Hit (minus 180): 0.800 career AVG vs Jacob Lopez (5 AB). Implied: 64%.
- Gabriel Moreno 1+ Hit (minus 236): 0.667 career AVG vs Cal Quantrill (6 AB). Implied: 70%.
- Jung Hoo Lee 1+ Hit (minus 197): 0.462 career AVG vs Nick Pivetta (13 AB). Implied: 66%.
- Randy Arozarena 1+ Hit (minus 246): 0.600 career AVG vs Jacob Lopez (5 AB). Implied: 71%.
- Travis Bazzana 1+ Hit (minus 183): 0.400 career AVG vs Joe Ryan (5 AB). Implied: 65%.
- Jake Mangum 1+ Hit (minus 189): 0.667 career AVG vs Matthew Boyd (6 AB). Implied: 65%.
- Lawrence Butler 1+ Hit (minus 212): 0.429 career AVG vs Bryce Miller (7 AB). Implied: 68%.
- Jackson Merrill 1+ Hit (minus 250): 0.611 career AVG vs Logan Webb (18 AB). Implied: 71%.
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