The week of September 21–27 in MLB belonged to Pete Alonso and his scorching bat. The Baltimore Orioles first baseman led the rankings with a 1.722 OPS, batting .389 with 5 home runs and 8 RBIs in 22 plate appearances. A performance that puts him well ahead of the rest down the stretch.
Top 10 hitters by OPS (September 21–27)
| Player | Team | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | Baltimore Orioles | .389 | 1.722 | 5 | 8 |
| Lucas Spence | Houston Astros | .333 | 1.622 | 4 | 9 |
| Nolan Arenado | Arizona Diamondbacks | .435 | 1.432 | 3 | 8 |
| Bryson Stott | Philadelphia Phillies | .474 | 1.372 | 0 | 2 |
| Luke Keaschall | Minnesota Twins | .381 | 1.367 | 1 | 6 |
| Christian Walker | Houston Astros | .348 | 1.320 | 4 | 7 |
| Spencer Torkelson | Detroit Tigers | .250 | 1.268 | 2 | 5 |
| Zack Gelof | Athletics | .333 | 1.250 | 3 | 5 |
| Carter Jensen | Kansas City Royals | .400 | 1.235 | 2 | 5 |
| Eduardo Valencia | Detroit Tigers | .350 | 1.235 | 2 | 3 |
Latin American stars of the week
Eduardo Valencia of Venezuela led the Latin American charge in the top 10 overall, posting a 1.235 OPS and .350 average in 23 plate appearances with Detroit. Jackson Chourio, also from Venezuela, was the most efficient at the plate with .471 for the Brewers, though with less power (1 home run). Yordan Alvarez of Cuba kept up his pace in Houston with .375 and 2 homers in 29 plate appearances, while Andy Pages (Cuba) and Isaac Paredes (Mexico) rounded out the Latin presence with OPS figures near 1.180 and 1.132 respectively.
What to watch next week
With the regular season in its final stretch, offensive leaders like Alonso and Arenado will look to maintain their pace in the race for individual awards. The Astros, with Spence, Walker, and Alvarez in form, could be a key factor in the playoffs. Keep an eye on how these hitters finish September—every at-bat counts.
FAQ
Who was the best hitter of the week September 21–27?
Pete Alonso of the Baltimore Orioles, with a 1.722 OPS, .389 average, and 5 home runs in 22 plate appearances.
What was the best batting average of the week?
Bryson Stott of the Philadelphia Phillies with .474, though without home runs. Nolan Arenado followed with .435.
Which Latin American player had the best performance?
Eduardo Valencia of Venezuela (Detroit Tigers) cracked the top 10 overall with a 1.235 OPS and .350 average.
