The Mexican League maintains its offensive identity: Franklin Barreto (Diablos Rojos) leads with 1.095 OPS, while Gabriel Cancel (Bravos de León) dominates with 31 home runs. On the mound, Daniel Martinez (Toros de Tijuana) shines with a 1.94 ERA in 88.1 innings. LMB numbers remain higher than MLB: it’s a hitter’s league where batting averages hover around .330 and OPS regularly exceed 1.000.
Hitting Leaders (minimum 130 plate appearances)
| Player | Country | Team | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Barreto | Venezuela | Diablos Rojos del Mexico | .358 | 1.095 | 19 | 88 |
| Gabriel Cancel | Puerto Rico | Bravos de Leon | .331 | 1.085 | 31 | 94 |
| Julian Ornelas | Mexico | Diablos Rojos del Mexico | .352 | 1.050 | 22 | 81 |
| Ramon Hernandez | Dominican Republic | Acereros del Norte | .351 | 1.037 | 14 | 63 |
| Yangervis Solarte | Venezuela | Conspiradores de Queretaro | .326 | 1.001 | 24 | 60 |
| Angel Reyes | Venezuela | Rieleros de Aguascalientes | .337 | .995 | 17 | 56 |
| Yurisbel Gracial | Cuba | Conspiradores de Queretaro | .308 | .990 | 23 | 67 |
| Jared Walsh | United States | Charros de Jalisco | .329 | .989 | 15 | 58 |
| Jon Singleton | United States | Diablos Rojos del Mexico | .268 | .988 | 26 | 73 |
| Matt McDermott | United States | Rieleros de Aguascalientes | .338 | .978 | 12 | 30 |
Home Run Leaders: Cancel and Singleton on top
Gabriel Cancel maintains the lead with 31 home runs, followed by Jon Singleton with 26. Among Mexican players, Julian Ornelas leads with 22 homers, a mark that places him in the league’s top 5. Yangervis Solarte and Yurisbel Gracial round out the podium with 24 and 23 respectively.
Pitching Leaders (minimum 35 innings)
| Pitcher | Country | Team | IP | ERA | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Martinez | United States | Toros de Tijuana | 88.1 | 1.94 | 70 |
| Ronnie Williams | United States | Olmecas de Tabasco | 88.1 | 2.65 | 89 |
| Adonis Medina | Dominican Republic | Toros de Tijuana | 78.2 | 2.86 | 77 |
| Zac Grotz | United States | Charros de Jalisco | 86.2 | 2.91 | 82 |
| Daniel Mengden | United States | Sultanes de Monterrey | 102.0 | 3.00 | 87 |
| Darius Vines | United States | Tigres de Quintana Roo | 76.0 | 3.32 | 69 |
| Noah Skirrow | Canada | Toros de Tijuana | 76.1 | 3.54 | 98 |
| Jeremy Rhoades | United States | Olmecas de Tabasco | 89.0 | 3.54 | 71 |
| Joan Adon | Dominican Republic | Caliente de Durango | 86.1 | 3.75 | 86 |
| Tyler Danish | United States | Olmecas de Tabasco | 73.2 | 3.79 | 48 |
Strikeout Leaders: Noah Skirrow dominates with 98
Noah Skirrow (Toros de Tijuana) leads with 98 strikeouts, followed by Wilmer Font with 97. Ronnie Williams, who also leads in ERA at 2.65, adds 89 strikeouts. The offensive depth of the LMB demands arms with serious firepower.
Saves: Dan Kubiuk closes with 26
Dan Kubiuk (Piratas de Campeche) leads with 26 saves, followed by Brett de Geus (Toros de Tijuana) with 23. Jimmy Cordero adds 21 for the Olmecas de Tabasco. Among Mexican closers, Jesús Cruz (Saraperos de Saltillo) stands out with 16 saves.
Mexican hitters in the spotlight
Julian Ornelas is the national star: .352 average, 1.050 OPS, and 22 home runs position him as the league’s best Mexican hitter. Juan Carlos Gamboa (Diablos Rojos) follows with .371 average, the highest among Mexican nationals, though with less power (11 HR). Esteban Quiroz (Bravos de León) completes the podium at .311 with 11 home runs. In total, 131 hitters reached the minimum of 130 plate appearances.
| Player (Mexico) | Team | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Ornelas | Diablos Rojos del Mexico | .352 | 1.050 | 22 | 81 |
| Juan Carlos Gamboa | Diablos Rojos del Mexico | .371 | .971 | 11 | 76 |
| Esteban Quiroz | Bravos de Leon | .311 | .924 | 11 | 60 |
| Amilcar Gomez | Rieleros de Aguascalientes | .311 | .886 | 8 | 42 |
| Agustin Ruiz | Olmecas de Tabasco | .285 | .854 | 10 | 52 |
Mexican pitchers on the mound
David Reyes (Toros de Tijuana) is the best Mexican starter with 3.98 ERA in 81.1 innings and 62 strikeouts. Manny Banuelos (Sultanes de Monterrey) adds 4.25 ERA with 70 strikeouts. In relief, Jesús Cruz stands out with 16 saves and a 2.47 ERA, the best mark among Mexican relievers. In total, 48 Mexican starters and 60 closers have participated in the season.
| Pitcher (Mexico) | Team | IP | ERA | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Reyes | Toros de Tijuana | 81.1 | 3.98 | 62 |
| Manny Banuelos | Sultanes de Monterrey | 82.2 | 4.25 | 70 |
| Wilmer Rios | Acereros del Norte | 84.1 | 4.80 | 65 |
| Fernando Lozano | Pericos de Puebla | 74.1 | 4.84 | 39 |
| Luis Miranda | Guerreros de Oaxaca | 80.2 | 5.02 | 71 |
FAQ
Why are LMB batting numbers higher than MLB?
The Mexican League is traditionally an offensive league. Averages of .330+, OPS of 1.000+, and 20+ home runs per player are common. Playing conditions, pitching depth, and roster composition (many power-hitting imports) generate these higher numbers than in the Major Leagues.
Who is the best Mexican player this season?
Julian Ornelas leads among Mexican nationals with .352 AVG, 1.050 OPS, and 22 home runs. He’s the only Mexican in the league’s top 5 OPS. Juan Carlos Gamboa has the highest average (.371) but less offensive power.
How many players have met the minimum requirements?
131 hitters, 48 starters, and 60 closers have met the minimums of 130 plate appearances, 35 innings pitched, and save participation, respectively.
