Franklin Barreto tops Mexican League hitting with 1.095 OPS, trailed by Gabriel Cancel’s 31 home runs and Julian Ornelas as the season’s best Mexican player. On the mound, Daniel Martinez dominates with 1.94 ERA and Dan Kubiuk leads closers with 26 saves.
Hitting leaders: OPS and average
| 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 |
| Ramón Hernández | Dominican Republic | Acereros del Norte | .351 | 1.037 | 14 | 63 |
| Yangervis Solarte | Venezuela | Conspiradores de Querétaro | .331 | 1.007 | 24 | 61 |
Home run leaders: Cancel’s 31 lead the way
Gabriel Cancel (Bravos de Leon) owns the crown with 31 home runs, three ahead of Jon Singleton’s 26. Yangervis Solarte and Yurisbel Gracial tie at 24, while Zoilo Almonte has 23 and Julian Ornelas rounds out the top five with 22.
Pitching leaders: ERA and strikeouts
| 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 |
Saves: Kubiuk leads with 26
Dan Kubiuk (Piratas de Campeche) tops the closer rankings with 26 saves, followed by Brett de Geus with 23 and Jimmy Cordero with 21. Chris Ellis has 20 and Matt Foster rounds out the top five with 18.
Mexican hitters: Ornelas and Gamboa set the pace
Julian Ornelas leads Mexican batters with .352 average and 1.051 OPS, joined by Juan Carlos Gamboa who owns the highest average among Mexicans at .371 but with less power. Esteban Quiroz completes the top three with .313 average and 11 home runs.
| 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 Gómez | Rieleros de Aguascalientes | .305 | .868 | 8 | 42 |
Mexican pitchers: Reyes leads with 3.98 ERA
David Reyes (Toros de Tijuana) heads Mexican starters with 3.98 ERA over 81.1 innings and 62 strikeouts. Manny Banuelos adds 70 strikeouts with 4.25 ERA, while Wilmer Rios, Fernando Lozano, and Luis Miranda round out the Mexican contingent with 35 minimum innings.
| 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?
The Mexican League is a hitter-friendly circuit with smaller ballparks, more permissive relief rules, and a different competitive level. Averages, OPS, and home runs typically run higher than in the majors and shouldn’t be compared directly.
Who’s the best Mexican hitter this season?
Julian Ornelas leads with 1.051 OPS, 22 home runs, and 81 RBI. Juan Carlos Gamboa owns the highest average among Mexicans at .371, but with less power production.
What are the minimum qualifications?
Hitters needed 130 plate appearances, starting pitchers 35 innings pitched, and closers 60 appearances to qualify for the leaderboards.
