The Mexican League continues to showcase its offensive identity: Franklin Barreto (Diablos Rojos) dominates with 1.095 OPS and .358 batting average, while Daniel Martinez (Toros de Tijuana) leads pitchers with 1.94 ERA. LMB batting numbers remain significantly higher than MLB—a .350 average here is achievable; in the majors, it’s historic.
Batting 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 | .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 |
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 |
| Kurt Heyer | United States | Charros de Jalisco | 79.2 | 3.84 | 48 |
Home runs: Gabriel Cancel holds 31-homer lead
Gabriel Cancel (Bravos de Leon) maintains the home run crown with 31, followed by Jon Singleton with 26. Yangervis Solarte and Yurisbel Gracial each have 24. Import power dominates this category: only Julian Ornelas (Mexico) cracks the top 10 with 22 homers.
RBIs: Cancel and Barreto share the spotlight
Gabriel Cancel leads with 95 RBIs, trailed by Franklin Barreto with 88. Julian Ornelas, the top Mexican, adds 81 RBIs. The Diablos Rojos’ offensive prowess shows: three of the top five in this category wear red.
Saves: Dan Kubiuk closes with 26
Dan Kubiuk (Piratas de Campeche) leads in saves with 26, though Brett de Geus (Toros de Tijuana) presses with 23. Jesus Cruz is the only Mexican in the top 10 with 16 saves for the Saraperos de Saltillo.
Strikeouts: Wilmer Font reaches 100 Ks
Wilmer Font (Saraperos de Saltillo) reaches 100 strikeouts, the only three-digit figure in this category. Noah Skirrow (Toros) follows with 98. Among Mexican pitchers, Luis Miranda (Guerreros de Oaxaca) leads with 71 strikeouts.
Mexican hitters: Ornelas and Gamboa lead the way
At home, Julian Ornelas dominates with .352 average and 1.051 OPS. Juan Carlos Gamboa accompanies him with .371 average (the second-highest in the entire league) but lower OPS (.971). Esteban Quiroz (Bravos de Leon) rounds out the podium at .313. The five qualified Mexican hitters combine for 457 plate appearances.
| 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: David Reyes leads with 3.98 ERA
David Reyes (Toros de Tijuana) heads Mexican pitchers with a 3.98 ERA in 81.1 innings. Manny Banuelos (Sultanes de Monterrey) follows at 4.25. The five qualified Mexican pitchers combine for 403.0 innings, with Luis Miranda (Guerreros de Oaxaca) leading in strikeouts with 71.
| 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 batting averages higher in the LMB than MLB?
The Mexican League is historically an offensive league. Parks are smaller, pitching quality varies (a mix of imported stars and local arms), and competition levels differ. A .350 average in the LMB does not equal a .350 in the majors.
Who is the best Mexican player this season?
Julian Ornelas (Diablos Rojos) leads Mexican hitters with 1.051 OPS and .352 average. Though Juan Carlos Gamboa has a higher average (.371), Ornelas’ OPS positions him as the most productive in combined power and contact.
Where can I find more LMB statistics?
These figures represent the 2026 season with minimums of 130 plate appearances for hitters and 35 innings for pitchers. Stats update as the season progresses.
