The Mexican League maintains its offensive identity in the 2026 season. As of September 3, Franklin Barreto (Diablos Rojos) leads the productivity chart with a 1.095 OPS and .358 average, while among Mexican players Julián Ornelas, also of Diablos, stands out with .352 average and 22 home runs.
Hitting leaders (OPS)
| Player | Country | Team | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Barreto | Venezuela | Diablos Rojos | .358 | 1.095 | 19 | 88 |
| Gabriel Cancel | Puerto Rico | Bravos de León | .326 | 1.071 | 31 | 95 |
| Julián Ornelas | Mexico | Diablos Rojos | .352 | 1.051 | 22 | 81 |
| Ramón Hernández | Dominican Republic | Acereros del Norte | .351 | 1.037 | 14 | 63 |
| Yangervis Solarte | Venezuela | Conspiradores | .331 | 1.007 | 24 | 61 |
Home run leaders
Gabriel Cancel (Bravos de León) dominates with 31 home runs, followed by Jon Singleton (Diablos Rojos, 26) and a tie between Yangervis Solarte and Yurisbel Gracial (both with 24). Among Mexican players, Ornelas leads with his 22 homers.
Batting average
Juan Carlos Gamboa (Diablos Rojos, Mexico) leads with .371, surpassing Barreto (.358) and Ornelas (.352). The LMB continues to be a league of elevated offensive numbers: averages here are typically 40-50 points higher than in MLB.
RBI leaders
Cancel leads with 95 RBIs, followed by Barreto (88) and Ornelas (81). Gamboa, the top-hitting Mexican player, adds 76 RBIs in 321 plate appearances.
Pitching leaders (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 |
Strikeout leaders
Wilmer Font (Saraperos de Saltillo) leads with 100 strikeouts in 88 innings, followed by Noah Skirrow (Toros, 98) and Vladimir Gutiérrez (Pericos, 95).
Saves leaders
Dan Kubiuk (Piratas de Campeche) leads with 26 saves, followed by Brett de Geus (Toros, 23) and Jimmy Cordero (Olmecas, 21). Jesús Cruz (Saraperos, Mexico) is the top Mexican closer with 16 saves and a 2.47 ERA.
Mexican hitters
Beyond Ornelas and Gamboa, Esteban Quiroz (Bravos de León) maintains a .313 average with 11 home runs. Rodolfo Amador (Acereros del Norte) adds 69 RBIs in 371 plate appearances, and Amilcar Gómez (Rieleros) bats .305.
Mexican pitchers
David Reyes (Toros de Tijuana) is the best with a 3.98 ERA in 81.1 innings and 62 strikeouts. Manny Bañuelos (Sultanes) adds 70 strikeouts with a 4.25 ERA. The rest of the Mexican pitchers on the list have ERAs between 4.80 and 5.02.
FAQ
Why are LMB offensive numbers higher than MLB?
The Mexican League is historically a hitter’s league. Averages, OPS, and home runs typically run 40-50 points higher than in the Major Leagues. Game conditions, the level of pitchers, and roster composition favor offense.
Who is the best Mexican hitter this season?
Julián Ornelas (Diablos Rojos) leads among Mexican nationals with a .352 average, 1.051 OPS, 22 home runs, and 81 RBIs. Juan Carlos Gamboa surpasses him in average (.371) but Ornelas has better power and overall productivity.
What are the minimum qualifications for these lists?
Hitters: 130 plate appearances. Pitchers: 35 innings pitched (starters) or 60 appearances (closers).
