The Venezuelan Professional Baseball League is in full swing during the 2026-27 winter season. With 22.3 games played per team, offensive leaders are already pulling away: David Peralta is batting .421 with a 1.314 OPS for the Bravos de Margarita, while on the mound Jean Pinto and Giussepe Velasquez share the best ERA at 1.42. Winter numbers move fast with limited appearances; these stats reflect only early-season samples.
Hitting Leaders (minimum 60 plate appearances)
| Player | Country | Team | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Peralta | Venezuela | Bravos de Margarita | .421 | 1.314 | 4 | 14 |
| Gabriel Gonzalez | Venezuela | Caribes de Anzoátegui | .402 | 1.176 | 6 | 24 |
| Victor Bericoto | Venezuela | Leones del Caracas | .382 | 1.147 | 4 | 21 |
| Leonel Valera | Venezuela | Caribes de Anzoátegui | .350 | 1.101 | 4 | 16 |
| Edward Olivares | Venezuela | Bravos de Margarita | .339 | 1.078 | 3 | 15 |
| Thairo Estrada | Venezuela | Navegantes del Magallanes | .356 | 1.053 | 3 | 16 |
| David Rodríguez | Venezuela | Tigres de Aragua | .354 | 1.041 | 5 | 17 |
| Carlos Pérez | Venezuela | Bravos de Margarita | .315 | 1.030 | 6 | 11 |
| Leandro Cedeño | Venezuela | Leones del Caracas | .333 | 1.019 | 5 | 19 |
| Hernán Pérez | Venezuela | Caribes de Anzoátegui | .310 | .982 | 6 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders (minimum 18 innings)
| Pitcher | Country | Team | IP | ERA | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Pinto | Venezuela | Tigres de Aragua | 19.0 | 1.42 | 8 |
| Giussepe Velasquez | Venezuela | Águilas del Zulia | 19.0 | 1.42 | 24 |
| Jose Gonzalez | Venezuela | Tigres de Aragua | 18.2 | 1.45 | 18 |
| Nic Swanson | USA | Leones del Caracas | 18.2 | 2.41 | 13 |
| Luis Escobar | Colombia | Bravos de Margarita | 20.2 | 3.05 | 8 |
| Jorge Garcia | Panama | Bravos de Margarita | 25.2 | 3.86 | 24 |
| Williander Moreno | Venezuela | Navegantes del Magallanes | 19.1 | 4.66 | 14 |
| Zak Kent | USA | Leones del Caracas | 25.0 | 4.68 | 17 |
| Connor Van Scoyoc | USA | Leones del Caracas | 20.0 | 4.95 | 17 |
| Jose Atencio | Venezuela | Cardenales de Lara | 18.2 | 5.79 | 13 |
Home Runs and Saves
Four players share the home run lead with 6 each: Gabriel Gonzalez (.402 average), Carlos Pérez, Hernán Pérez, and Ángel Reyes. In the bullpen, Felipe Vázquez leads with 7 saves for Navegantes del Magallanes, posting a 2.40 ERA over 15 innings. Sandy Gaston (Leones) and Eduardo Paredes (Tiburones) each have 4 saves.
Big Leaguers in Action: 20 on the LVBP Roster
Eight players who competed in MLB this season are active in the Venezuelan winter league. Jhonny Pereda (Seattle Mariners) leads with a 1.340 OPS and .417 average in 31 plate appearances with Leones del Caracas. Gabriel Gonzalez (Minnesota Twins) maintains his offensive pace: .402 with 6 home runs and 24 RBIs for Caribes. Victor Bericoto (San Francisco Giants) also shines: .382 average and 1.147 OPS with Leones.
On the mound, three Big Leaguers are pitching in the LVBP: Elieser Hernández (Atlanta Braves) with Tiburones posting a 4.32 ERA, Zak Kent (Washington Nationals) with Leones at 4.68, and Luis Curvelo (Texas Rangers) also with Leones at 6.75. Others including Eliezer Alfonzo (Los Angeles Dodgers), Jorbit Vivas (Washington Nationals), and Jorge Barrosa (Houston Astros) round out the active roster.
Hot Hitters Over the Last 7 Days (November 2–8)
René Pinto (Tigres de Aragua) is the hottest bat: .444 average with a 1.468 OPS over 18 at-bats, with 2 home runs and 6 RBIs. Livan Soto (Leones) follows at .417 with a 1.450 OPS. José Martínez (Bravos) is explosive with .615 average in 13 at-bats, though without home runs. Gabriel Gonzalez and Leonel Valera (both Caribes) also maintain solid offensive streaks above .400.
FAQ
What is the minimum to qualify in these standings?
Hitting: 60 plate appearances. Pitching: 18 innings pitched. These minimums increase as the season progresses (currently at 22.3 games per team).
Why do the numbers fluctuate so much in winter?
In the LVBP, players have limited appearances in the early weeks. A batter hitting .421 might have only 75 plate appearances; a pitcher with a 1.42 ERA might have 19 innings. These numbers are real but preliminary.
How many Big Leaguers are in the LVBP?
Twenty players who competed in MLB this season are registered. Eight are active in hitting and three in pitching; others are on standby or have not yet debuted in the winter league.
