The Mexican League remains a hitter’s paradise: Franklin Barreto (Diablos Rojos) leads with .358 AVG and 1.095 OPS, while Gabriel Cancel (Bravos de León) dominates home runs with 31. On the mound, Daniel Martinez (Toros de Tijuana) shines with a 1.94 ERA across 88.1 innings. LMB numbers run structurally higher than other professional circuits: the top ten hitters average .333 AVG and .997 OPS, a reflection of a league where hitting is the rule.
Hitting leaders: Barreto dominates, Cancel drives in runs
| 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 |
Home run leaders: Cancel on top with 31
Gabriel Cancel leads with 31 home runs, followed by Jon Singleton (26) and a tie between Yangervis Solarte and Yurisbel Gracial with 24 each. Julian Ornelas, the top Mexican hitter in this category, has 22 round-trippers across 415 plate appearances.
Pitching leaders: Martinez shines with 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 |
Saves leaders: Kubiuk on top with 26
Dan Kubiuk (Piratas de Campeche) leads with 26 saves, followed by Brett de Geus (23, Toros de Tijuana) and Jimmy Cordero (21, Olmecas de Tabasco). The only Mexican in the top ten is Jesús Cruz (Saraperos de Saltillo) with 16 saves and a 2.47 ERA.
Mexican hitters: Ornelas and Gamboa lead the way
Among Mexican batters, Julian Ornelas dominates with .352 AVG, 1.051 OPS, and 22 home runs. Juan Carlos Gamboa (Diablos Rojos) follows with .371 AVG but only 11 homers in 321 plate appearances. Esteban Quiroz (Bravos de León) rounds out the podium with .313 AVG 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 Gomez | Rieleros de Aguascalientes | .305 | .868 | 8 | 42 |
Mexican pitchers: Reyes leads with 3.98 ERA
David Reyes (Toros de Tijuana) is the top Mexican pitcher with a 3.98 ERA across 81.1 innings, though with just 62 strikeouts. Manny Banuelos (Sultanes de Monterrey) adds 70 K’s in 82.2 innings with a 4.25 ERA. Wilmer Rios, Fernando Lozano, and Luis Fernando Miranda complete the list of five Mexican hurlers who meet the 35-inning minimum.
| 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 Fernando Miranda | Guerreros de Oaxaca | 80.2 | 5.02 | 71 |
FAQ
Why are LMB hitting numbers higher than other leagues?
The Mexican League is a hitter’s circuit: relief pitching is typically shallower and overall pitching quality more variable than in MLB. Averages of .330+, OPS of 1.000+, and abundant home runs are the norm, not the exception.
What are the qualifying minimums?
Hitters need 130 plate appearances; starting pitchers need 35 innings pitched. With these thresholds, the LMB lists 130 qualified hitters and 10 pitchers among ERA leaders.
Who is the best Mexican player this season?
Julian Ornelas (Diablos Rojos) is the most complete Mexican performer: .352 AVG, 1.051 OPS, 22 home runs, and 81 RBI in 415 plate appearances. On the mound, David Reyes leads with a 3.98 ERA, though with fewer strikeouts than his imported counterparts.
