The Mexican League keeps its offensive edge: Franklin Barreto (Diablos Rojos) leads with a 1.095 OPS, while Julian Ornelas (.352 average) is the dominant Mexican bat. LMB numbers consistently exceed MLB standards because it’s a hitter’s league with livelier balls and smaller parks—they don’t compare directly.
Top 10 in OPS: Barreto on top
| 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 | .326 | 1.071 | 31 | 95 |
| Julian Ornelas | Mexico | Diablos Rojos del Mexico | .352 | 1.051 | 22 | 81 |
| Ramon Hernandez | Dominican Republic | Acereros del Norte | .351 | 1.037 | 14 | 63 |
| Yangervis Solarte | Venezuela | Conspiradores de Queretaro | .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 Queretaro | .308 | .996 | 24 | 70 |
| Angel Reyes | Venezuela | Rieleros de Aguascalientes | .337 | .995 | 17 | 56 |
| Jon Singleton | United States | Diablos Rojos del Mexico | .267 | .986 | 26 | 73 |
Home runs: Cancel dominates with 31
Gabriel Cancel (Bravos de Leon) leads with 31 home runs, followed by Jon Singleton with 26. Venezuelans Yangervis Solarte and Cuban Yurisbel Gracial each have 24. Among Mexicans, Julian Ornelas stands out with 22 homers.
RBIs: Barreto and Cancel lead
Gabriel Cancel has 95 RBIs, just two ahead of Franklin Barreto (88). Julian Ornelas, the top Mexican, drives in 81 runs across 415 plate appearances.
Batting average: Gamboa tops .371
Juan Carlos Gamboa (Diablos Rojos) hits .371, the league’s best. Harold Ramírez (Sultanes) follows at .367, and Barreto closes the podium at .358. Among Mexicans, Gamboa dominates; Ornelas is second at .352.
Pitching leaders: Daniel Martinez’s 1.94 ERA
| 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 |
| Kurt Heyer | United States | Charros de Jalisco | 79.2 | 3.84 | 48 |
Strikeouts: Wilmer Font strikes 100
Wilmer Font (Saraperos de Saltillo) leads with 100 strikeouts, though with a 4.91 ERA. Noah Skirrow (Toros) has 98, and Vladimir Gutierrez (Pericos) reaches 95.
Saves: Kubiuk on top with 26
Dan Kubiuk (Piratas de Campeche) leads with 26 saves. Brett de Geus (Toros de Tijuana) has 23, and Jimmy Cordero (Olmecas) closes the podium with 21. Among Mexicans, Jesús Cruz (Saraperos de Saltillo) is best with 16 saves and a 2.47 ERA.
Mexican hitters: Ornelas dominates
| Player | Team | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Ornelas | Diablos Rojos del Mexico | .352 | 1.051 | 22 | 81 |
| Juan Carlos Gamboa | Diablos Rojos del Mexico | .371 | .971 | 11 | 76 |
| Esteban Quiroz | Bravos de Leon | .313 | .930 | 11 | 62 |
| Rodolfo Amador | Acereros del Norte | .321 | .849 | 12 | 69 |
| Amilcar Gomez | Rieleros de Aguascalientes | .305 | .868 | 8 | 42 |
Mexican pitchers: Reyes leads
| 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 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 uses livelier balls, smaller parks, and less deep pitching talent. A .350 average in LMB doesn’t equal the same in the majors.
Who is Mexico’s best player in the LMB in 2026?
Julian Ornelas of the Diablos Rojos leads in hitting with a .352 average and 1.051 OPS. In pitching, David Reyes (Toros de Tijuana) leads with a 3.98 ERA.
What’s the minimum to qualify for these lists?
Hitters need 130 plate appearances; pitchers, 35 innings.
