The week of August 31 through September 6 had a clear offensive leader in the Major Leagues: Thomas Saggese of the St. Louis Cardinals batted .526 with a 1.718 OPS, accumulating 3 home runs and 8 RBIs in 25 plate appearances. The infielder dominated the week with authority, followed closely by Rafael Devers, who displayed offensive power with 6 long balls.
Top 10 hitters by OPS
| Player | Team | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Saggese | St. Louis Cardinals | .526 | 1.718 | 3 | 8 |
| Rafael Devers | San Francisco Giants | .385 | 1.669 | 6 | 13 |
| Carter Jensen | Kansas City Royals | .421 | 1.634 | 3 | 6 |
| TJ Rumfield | Colorado Rockies | .500 | 1.532 | 2 | 6 |
| Joshua Báez | St. Louis Cardinals | .474 | 1.440 | 2 | 6 |
| Manny Machado | San Diego Padres | .438 | 1.399 | 2 | 3 |
| Elly De La Cruz | Cincinnati Reds | .455 | 1.329 | 2 | 6 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | Atlanta Braves | .440 | 1.303 | 3 | 9 |
| Alex Bregman | Chicago Cubs | .346 | 1.279 | 4 | 8 |
| J.P. Crawford | Seattle Mariners | .526 | 1.246 | 0 | 3 |
Latin American standouts
Rafael Devers from the Dominican Republic was the Latin American star of the week. With the San Francisco Giants, the third baseman accumulated 6 home runs and 13 RBIs in 33 plate appearances, batting .385 with a 1.669 OPS. His power was the most impressive among Spanish-speaking players.
Ronald Acuña Jr. from Venezuela also had a strong week with the Atlanta Braves: .440 average, 3 home runs and 9 RBIs in 26 plate appearances. Elly De La Cruz, also from the Dominican Republic, contributed with the Cincinnati Reds batting .455 with 2 home runs. Javier Sanoja (Venezuela) in Miami and Randy Arozarena (Cuba) in Seattle rounded out the Latin American standouts, both with OPS above 1.098.
What to watch next week
With Saggese and Devers in offensive form, the teams around them will look to maintain that pace in the final days of the regular season. Acuña Jr.’s consistency and De La Cruz’s resurgence keep Latin American teams in the conversation for Major League offensive production.
FAQ
Who led in home runs this week?
Rafael Devers with 6 home runs in 33 plate appearances, the highest total of the week.
What was the highest OPS?
Thomas Saggese reached 1.718 OPS, the best among the top 10 leaders for the week.
How many Latin American players appear in the top 10 by OPS?
Three players of Latin American origin rank in the top 10: Rafael Devers (2nd), Elly De La Cruz (7th), and Ronald Acuña Jr. (8th).
