The Mexican League maintains its identity as a hitter’s circuit: Franklin Barreto (Diablos Rojos) leads with a 1.095 OPS, while Gabriel Cancel (Bravos de León) dominates with 31 home runs. On the mound, Daniel Martinez (Toros de Tijuana) carries a 1.94 ERA across 88.1 innings. LMB numbers consistently outpace MLB because it’s a league built for offense: a .300 average is routine, not rare.
Top 10 in OPS (August 20, 2026)
| 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 |
| Julian 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 |
| Matt McDermott | United States | Rieleros de Aguascalientes | .345 | .998 | 13 | 32 |
| Jared Walsh | United States | Charros de Jalisco | .333 | .998 | 15 | 59 |
| Yurisbel Gracial | Cuba | Conspiradores de Querétaro | .308 | .996 | 24 | 70 |
| Ángel Reyes | Venezuela | Rieleros de Aguascalientes | .337 | .995 | 17 | 56 |
| Jon Singleton | United States | Diablos Rojos del México | .267 | .986 | 26 | 73 |
Home run leaders
Gabriel Cancel continues to lead with 31 home runs, followed by Jon Singleton (26) and a tie at 24 between Yangervis Solarte and Yurisbel Gracial. Julian Ornelas, the top Mexican in raw power, has 22 homers paired with a .352 average.
Top 5 in ERA (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 |
Save leaders
Dan Kubiuk (Piratas de Campeche) leads with 26 saves, followed by Brett de Geus (23) and Jimmy Cordero (21). Jesús Cruz is the only Mexican in the top 10 closers, with 16 saves and a 2.47 ERA in Saltillo.
Top Mexican hitters
| Player | Team | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian 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 |
Top Mexican pitchers
| Pitcher | Team | IP | ERA | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Reyes | Toros de Tijuana | 81.1 | 3.98 | 62 |
| Manny Bañuelos | 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 batting averages in the LMB so much higher than MLB?
The Mexican League is built for offense. Smaller ballparks, variable pitching quality (a mix of imported stars and local arms), and an emphasis on exciting play all inflate offensive numbers. A .300 average in the LMB is not the same as a .300 in the majors.
Who is the best Mexican hitter in the LMB?
Julian Ornelas of the Diablos Rojos leads Mexican nationals with a .352 average, 1.051 OPS, and 22 home runs. Juan Carlos Gamboa follows with the highest average (.371) but less power (11 HR).
Are there Mexican closers among the league leaders?
Yes: Jesús Cruz (Saraperos de Saltillo) appears in the top 10 with 16 saves and a 2.47 ERA, the best among Mexican pitchers in that role.
