With 157 hits and a batting average of .316, Yordan Alvarez dominates MLB hitting as the season winds down. The Cuban star from Houston not only leads in average but also tops the OPS leaderboard at 1.035, making him the most complete hitter in 2026. Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies) holds the home run lead with 40, though Alvarez trails closely with 37.
Top 10 in Home Runs
| Player | Team | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | Philadelphia Phillies | 40 | .240 | .872 | 83 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | Chicago Cubs | 39 | .280 | .946 | 93 |
| Yordan Alvarez | Houston Astros | 37 | .316 | 1.035 | 94 |
| Junior Caminero | Tampa Bay Rays | 37 | .279 | .891 | 88 |
| Matt Olson | Atlanta Braves | 37 | .254 | .846 | 80 |
| Hunter Goodman | Colorado Rockies | 36 | .252 | .855 | 73 |
| Ben Rice | New York Yankees | 35 | .253 | .865 | 87 |
| Pete Alonso | Baltimore Orioles | 33 | .269 | .862 | 94 |
| Rafael Devers | San Francisco Giants | 32 | .252 | .831 | 83 |
| Sal Stewart | Cincinnati Reds | 31 | .266 | .821 | 105 |
Batting Average Leaders
Alvarez takes the top spot in average at .316, followed by Luis Arraez (Philadelphia Phillies, .315) and Nick Gonzales (Pittsburgh Pirates, .310). Among Latin American players, Alvarez dominates clearly: Yandy Díaz (Tampa Bay Rays) ranks third in the league with .303 average.
OPS Leaders
Alvarez’s OPS of 1.035 leaves Pete Crow-Armstrong (Chicago Cubs, .946) and James Wood (Washington Nationals, .924) in the dust. He’s the only player to break the 1.000 OPS barrier this season, showcasing elite offensive production.
RBI Leaders
Sal Stewart (Cincinnati Reds) leads with 105 RBIs, but Alvarez sits fourth with 94. Pete Alonso (Baltimore Orioles) also reaches 94, while Pete Crow-Armstrong and Junior Caminero hover around 93.
Stolen Bases Leaders
Nasim Nuñez (Washington Nationals) leads with 44 stolen bases, followed by Jazz Chisholm Jr. (New York Yankees, 40) and Bobby Witt Jr. (Kansas City Royals, 38). Pete Crow-Armstrong adds 32 in fifth place, combining power and speed effectively.
Latin American Dominance
Alvarez not only leads MLB but also tops the Latin American hitter rankings in OPS (1.035) and home runs (37, tied with Junior Caminero). Willson Contreras (Boston Red Sox, .900 OPS) and Junior Caminero (.891) round out the Latin American OPS podium. In home runs, Rafael Devers (San Francisco Giants, 32) and Miguel Vargas (Chicago White Sox, 29) follow as the next Latin American leaders.
FAQ
Who leads in home runs?
Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies) tops the list with 40 home runs, though Pete Crow-Armstrong and Yordan Alvarez chase him with 39 and 37 respectively.
What is the best OPS of the season?
Yordan Alvarez dominates with 1.035 OPS, combining a .316 average with a .602 slugging percentage. He’s the only player to surpass the 1.000 OPS mark this season.
Which Latin American player leads in home runs?
Yordan Alvarez (Cuba, 37 HR) and Junior Caminero (Dominican Republic, 37 HR) share the lead among Latin American hitters, followed by Rafael Devers (Dominican Republic, 32 HR).
