The Mexican League remains an offensive powerhouse: Franklin Barreto (Diablos Rojos) leads with a .358 average and 1.095 OPS, while Gabriel Cancel (Bravos de León) tops home runs with 31. LMB hitting numbers consistently run higher than MLB, reflecting the league’s more open style of play and smaller ballparks.
Top 10 Hitters by 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 |
| Julian Ornelas | Mexico | Diablos Rojos | .352 | 1.051 | 22 | 81 |
| Ramón Hernández | Dominican Republic | Acereros | .351 | 1.037 | 14 | 63 |
| Yangervis Solarte | Venezuela | Conspiradores | .331 | 1.007 | 24 | 61 |
| Matt McDermott | USA | Rieleros | .345 | .998 | 13 | 32 |
| Jared Walsh | USA | Charros | .333 | .998 | 15 | 59 |
| Yurisbel Gracial | Cuba | Conspiradores | .308 | .996 | 24 | 70 |
| Ángel Reyes | Venezuela | Rieleros | .337 | .995 | 17 | 56 |
| Jon Singleton | USA | Diablos Rojos | .267 | .986 | 26 | 73 |
Home Run Leaders: Cancel dominates with 31
Gabriel Cancel (31 HR) leads by a clear margin. Jon Singleton (26) follows, with Yangervis Solarte and Yurisbel Gracial tied at 24 each. Among Mexican players, Julian Ornelas leads with 22 home runs.
Top 10 Pitchers by ERA
| Pitcher | Country | Team | IP | ERA | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Martinez | USA | Toros de Tijuana | 88.1 | 1.94 | 70 |
| Ronnie Williams | USA | Olmecas | 88.1 | 2.65 | 89 |
| Adonis Medina | Dominican Republic | Toros de Tijuana | 78.2 | 2.86 | 77 |
| Zac Grotz | USA | Charros | 86.2 | 2.91 | 82 |
| Daniel Mengden | USA | Sultanes | 102.0 | 3.00 | 87 |
| Darius Vines | USA | Tigres QR | 76.0 | 3.32 | 69 |
| Noah Skirrow | Canada | Toros de Tijuana | 76.1 | 3.54 | 98 |
| Jeremy Rhoades | USA | Olmecas | 89.0 | 3.54 | 71 |
| Joan Adon | Dominican Republic | Caliente | 86.1 | 3.75 | 86 |
| Kurt Heyer | USA | Charros | 79.2 | 3.84 | 48 |
Strikeout Leaders: Wilmer Font reaches 100
Wilmer Font (Saraperos) leads with 100 strikeouts, followed by Noah Skirrow with 98. Vladimir Gutierrez (Pericos) has 95, all with over 76 innings pitched.
Saves Leaders: Kubiuk tops chart with 26
Dan Kubiuk (Piratas de Campeche) leads with 26 saves. Brett de Geus (Toros) has 23, and Jimmy Cordero (Olmecas) closes with 21. The only Mexican closer in the top 10 is Jesús Cruz (Saraperos) with 16 saves.
Mexican Hitters: Ornelas and Gamboa lead the way
Among Mexican batters, Julian Ornelas leads with a .352 average and 1.051 OPS. Juan Carlos Gamboa (Diablos Rojos) has the best average at .371, though with fewer plate appearances. They’re followed by Esteban Quiroz (.313), Rodolfo Amador (.321), and Amilcar Gómez (.305).
| Player | Team | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Carlos Gamboa | Diablos Rojos | .371 | .971 | 11 | 76 |
| Julian Ornelas | Diablos Rojos | .352 | 1.051 | 22 | 81 |
| Rodolfo Amador | Acereros | .321 | .849 | 12 | 69 |
| Esteban Quiroz | Bravos de León | .313 | .930 | 11 | 62 |
| Amilcar Gómez | Rieleros | .305 | .868 | 8 | 42 |
Mexican Pitchers: Reyes and Banuelos lead
David Reyes (Toros de Tijuana) has the best ERA among Mexican pitchers: 3.98 over 81.1 innings. Manny Banuelos (Sultanes) posts a 4.25 ERA with 70 strikeouts. Other qualified Mexican pitchers hover around 4.80 ERA.
| Pitcher | Team | IP | ERA | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Reyes | Toros de Tijuana | 81.1 | 3.98 | 62 |
| Manny Banuelos | Sultanes | 82.2 | 4.25 | 70 |
| Wilmer Ríos | Acereros | 84.1 | 4.80 | 65 |
| Fernando Lozano | Pericos | 74.1 | 4.84 | 39 |
| Luis Fernando Miranda | Guerreros | 80.2 | 5.02 | 71 |
FAQ
What are the minimum plate appearances and innings to qualify for these leaderboards?
Hitters: 130 plate appearances. Pitchers: 35 innings pitched (starters) or 60 appearances (closers).
Why are LMB hitting numbers higher than MLB?
The Mexican League is historically an offensive league. Smaller ballparks, variable pitching depth, and a style that favors power and contact over defense all contribute to higher batting averages and slugging percentages.
Who is the best Mexican hitter this season?
Julian Ornelas stands out for his combination of average (.352) and power (22 HR, 81 RBI), though Juan Carlos Gamboa has the highest average (.371) with fewer plate appearances.
