As the 2025 MLB season heats up, one statistic tells us who hits when it matters most—runners in scoring position (RISP). How teams capitalize (or not) in these moments determines a club's success. Our RISP baseball leaderboard offers insight as we dive into the latest data on RISP performance across MLB.
Pair this data with our live-betting cheat sheet, to know which teams to jump on when the bases are loaded. Here's all the RISP data you need to inform your next bets:
MLB RISP Leaders: Best Teams
All stats come via Fangraphs as of April 11.
| Team | OPS w/ RISP |
|---|---|
| New York Yankees | .937 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | .896 |
| Chicago Cubs | .877 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | .841 |
| LA Dodgers | .840 |
| Athletics | .830 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | .782 |
| Minnesota Twins | .761 |
| San Francisco Giants | .755 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | .753 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | .752 |
| LA Angels | .750 |
| Cincinnati Reds | .734 |
| Baltimore Orioles | .724 |
| Washington Nationals | .718 |
| Texas Rangers | .713 |
| Boston Red Sox | .712 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | .691 |
| Detroit Tigers | .660 |
| Miami Marlins | .636 |
| Kansas City Royals | .636 |
| San Diego Padres | .633 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | .613 |
| Colorado Rockies | .603 |
| New York Mets | .591 |
| Chicago White Sox | .588 |
| Atlanta Braves | .573 |
| Houston Astros | .571 |
| Cleveland Guardians | .505 |
| Seattle Mariners | .450 |
MLB RISP Leaders: Best Players (Minimum 55 PAs)
| Player | OPS w/ RISP |
|---|---|
| Aaron Judge (NYY) | 1.238 |
| Corbin Carroll (ARI) | 1.164 |
| Kyle Schwarber (PHI) | 1.150 |
| Kyle Tucker (CHC) | 1.130 |
| Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | 1.023 |
MLB RISP Leaders: Worst Players (Minimum 55 PAs)
| Player | OPS w/ RISP |
|---|---|
| Anthony Santander (TOR) | .494 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) | .549 |
| Matt Shaw (CHC) | .571 |
| Ian Happ (CHC) | .579 |
| Brent Rooker (ATH) | .613 |
What Does ‘Runners In Scoring Position’ Mean?
In baseball, whenever a runner reaches second base or beyond, he’s considered “in scoring position.” When a batter steps up to the plate with a runner on second base, third base, or with the bases loaded, he takes an at-bat with runners in scoring position (RISP).
RISP opportunities are a club’s best chance to score runs during a game. Typically, the best teams and the best players capitalize in these situations. But that’s not always the case, and some exceptions can actually offer bettors sneaky live-betting value.
Why Is Hitting With RISP Important For Handicapping/Live Betting?
When runners on base have a chance to score, a sportsbook might move the odds a smidge in the hitting team’s favor. There are a variety of factors that influence live-betting odds – including how bad the opposing team’s bullpen is, for example – but a big inning with runners on the bases typically offers a great opportunity to hammer the odds on the hitting team or fade a club that is awful at hitting with RISP
Who is the best RISP hitter in baseball?
Aaron Judge is arguably the best hitter with men aboard, putting up a 1.302 in RISP situations this season.
Which baseball team is the best with RISP?
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the best-hitting team with RISP (.830). The Milwaukee Brewers are the second-best team at capitalizing on RISP situations (.809).
What does RISP stand for in baseball?
In baseball, whenever a runner reaches second base or beyond, he’s considered “in scoring position.” When a batter steps up to the plate with a runner(s) on second base, third base, or with the bases loaded, he is taking an at-bat with runners in scoring position (RISP).
