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Build a Situational Pitching Report

Use TruMedia's Splits view to analyze a pitcher's performance across different game situations. In this example, we'll examine Gerrit Cole's stats by base state — RISP, bases empty, runners on, and bases loaded — to see how he performs with runners on base.

Difficulty: Intermediate · Estimated time: 5–10 minutes

Prerequisites​

  • Access to the MLB demo site
  • Familiarity with basic navigation (player pages, sub-navigation tabs)

What You'll Learn​

  • How to navigate to a pitcher's Splits tab
  • How to read the full splits breakdown (venue, handedness, count, and more)
  • How to find and interpret base-state splits (RISP, bases empty, runners on)
  • How to use splits data for scouting and game-planning

Step 1: Navigate to a pitcher's stats page​

Go to a pitcher's individual stats page. In this example, we'll analyze Gerrit Cole's situational performance.

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You can reach any pitcher's page by searching for their name using the search bar at the top of any page, or by clicking their name in a leaderboard or roster view.

Navigate to a pitcher's stats page

Step 2: Open the Splits tab​

Click Splits in the player sub-navigation bar. The Splits view breaks down the pitcher's entire stat line across multiple dimensions — all displayed on a single scrollable page. At the top, you'll see the career totals, then sections for Venue (home vs. away), Batter Hand (vs. lefty vs. righty), and Seasons.

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The Splits tab shows a complete stat line (P, G, GS, W, L, ERA, WHIP, K/9, BB/9, and more) for every category within each split dimension — making it easy to compare performance across game contexts at a glance.

Open the Splits tab

Step 3: Scroll down to the Men On section​

Scroll down past the Count splits to find the Men On section. This is where you'll find the base-state breakdowns that are essential for situational analysis.

The Men On section includes rows for every base-state combination: Empty, Men On, 1B, 2B, 3B, 1 On, 2 On, Loaded, RISP, and specific configurations like 1B Only, 1st and 2nd, 1st and 3rd, and 2nd and 3rd.

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The Splits page is long — it includes Venue, Batter Hand, Seasons, Month, Day/Night, Inning, Pitch Type, Batted Ball, Zone Location, Count, and Men On sections. Use your browser's find (Ctrl+F / Cmd+F) to jump directly to a section heading.

Scroll down to the Men On section

Step 4: Review base-state splits for scouting insights​

Now you can compare the pitcher's full stat line across base states. Focus on these key rows for a situational pitching report:

  • Empty vs. Men On: Does the pitcher's ERA rise with runners on? A big gap suggests he may struggle from the stretch.
  • RISP: How does he perform with runners in scoring position? This is the highest-pressure base state.
  • Loaded: Bases-loaded stats are a small sample but reveal how a pitcher handles maximum stress.
  • 1 On vs. 2 On: Does performance degrade as more runners reach base?
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Look beyond ERA — check WHIP, K/9, and BB/9 across splits. A pitcher whose strikeout rate drops and walk rate rises with men on may be tipping pitches or losing command under pressure.

Review base-state splits for scouting insights

Key Takeaway​

The Splits tab gives you a complete situational breakdown of a pitcher's performance on a single scrollable page. By comparing stats across base states — empty, men on, RISP, loaded — you can identify whether a pitcher elevates or struggles with runners on base. This context is essential for bullpen management, game-planning, and scouting reports.

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