The Mexican League continues its tradition of explosive offensive numbers. As of August 13, 2026, Franklin Barreto (Diablos Rojos) dominates the OPS ranking with 1.095, followed by Gabriel Cancel (Bravos de León) at 1.071. Among Mexican-born players, Julián Ornelas (also Diablos) leads with .352 batting average and 22 home runs.
Hitting leaders: OPS and average
| Player | Country | Team | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Barreto | Venezuela | Diablos Rojos del México | .358 | 1.095 | 19 | 88 |
| Gabriel Cancel | Puerto Rico | Bravos de León | .326 | 1.071 | 31 | 95 |
| Julián Ornelas | Mexico | Diablos Rojos del México | .352 | 1.051 | 22 | 81 |
| Ramón Hernández | Dominican Republic | Acereros del Norte | .351 | 1.037 | 14 | 63 |
| Yangervis Solarte | Venezuela | Conspiradores de Querétaro | .331 | 1.007 | 24 | 61 |
Home runs: Cancel leads with 31
Gabriel Cancel tops the list with 31 home runs, ahead of Jon Singleton (26) and the duo of Yangervis Solarte and Yurisbel Gracial (both with 24). Ornelas, the top Mexican, has 22.
RBIs: Barreto and Cancel lead the way
Gabriel Cancel leads with 95 RBIs, followed by Franklin Barreto with 88. Among Mexican players, Julián Ornelas has 81 and Juan Carlos Gamboa 76.
Pitching: Daniel Martínez with 1.94 ERA
| Pitcher | Country | Team | IP | ERA | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Martínez | 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 |
Strikeouts: Wilmer Font with 100
Wilmer Font (Saraperos de Saltillo) leads with 100 strikeouts, followed by Noah Skirrow (98) and Vladimir Gutiérrez (95). Among Mexican pitchers, Luis Miranda (Guerreros de Oaxaca) has 71.
Saves: Dan Kubiuk leads with 26
Dan Kubiuk (Piratas de Campeche) dominates with 26 saves, followed by Brett de Geus (23) and Jimmy Cordero (21). The only Mexican in the top 10 is Jesús Cruz (Saraperos de Saltillo) with 16.
Mexican hitters: Ornelas and Gamboa lead
| Player | Team | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julián Ornelas | Diablos Rojos del México | .352 | 1.051 | 22 | 81 |
| Juan Carlos Gamboa | Diablos Rojos del México | .371 | .971 | 11 | 76 |
| Esteban Quiroz | Bravos de León | .313 | .930 | 11 | 62 |
| Rodolfo Amador | Acereros del Norte | .321 | .849 | 12 | 69 |
| Amilcar Gómez | Rieleros de Aguascalientes | .305 | .868 | 8 | 42 |
Mexican pitchers: David Reyes with 3.98 ERA
| Pitcher | 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 Ríos | 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 numbers higher than MLB numbers?
The Mexican League is historically a hitter’s league. Batting averages, OPS, and home runs tend to be higher than in the majors because the level of pitching is different and relief pitching tends to be more vulnerable. An OPS of 1.095 is elite in any league, but in the context of the LMB it’s notable without being astronomical.
Who is the best Mexican player in the LMB?
Julián Ornelas of the Diablos Rojos is the Mexican standard-bearer with a .352 average, 1.051 OPS, and 22 home runs. Juan Carlos Gamboa follows with the best average (.371) but less power (11 HR).
Are there Mexican closers in the top 10?
Only Jesús Cruz (Saraperos de Saltillo) appears in the top 10 saves with 16; the rest of the leading closers are foreign-born.
