The week of August 10–16 put Latino ballplayers front and center. Miguel Vargas (Cuba) batted .318 with 4 home runs for the White Sox, while Alejandro Kirk (Mexico) reached .438 average with the Blue Jays. On the mound, Eury Pérez (Dominican Republic) threw 13 innings without allowing a run in Miami.
Top Latino hitters
| Player | Country | Team | AVG | OPS | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | Mexico | Toronto Blue Jays | .438 | 1.259 | 1 |
| Isaac Paredes | Mexico | Houston Astros | .417 | 1.045 | 1 |
| Gleyber Torres | Venezuela | Detroit Tigers | .400 | 1.044 | 1 |
| Gabriel Moreno | Venezuela | Arizona Diamondbacks | .385 | 1.160 | 1 |
| Francisco Lindor | Puerto Rico | New York Mets | .364 | 1.144 | 2 |
| Miguel Vargas | Cuba | Chicago White Sox | .318 | 1.330 | 4 |
| Heriberto Hernández | Dominican Republic | Miami Marlins | .294 | 1.102 | 2 |
| Wilyer Abreu | Venezuela | Boston Red Sox | .292 | 1.122 | 2 |
| Randy Arozarena | Cuba | Seattle Mariners | .280 | 1.077 | 3 |
| Xander Bogaerts | Aruba | San Diego Padres | .286 | 1.164 | 2 |
Top Latino pitchers
| Pitcher | Country | Team | IP | ERA | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eury Pérez | Dominican Republic | Miami Marlins | 13.0 | 0.00 | 12 |
| Freddy Peralta | Dominican Republic | Tampa Bay Rays | 10.2 | 4.22 | 7 |
What happened this week
Vargas was the most explosive of the bunch: his 4 home runs in 24 plate appearances put him in the conversation of the week, with an OPS of 1.330 that reflects both power and consistency. Kirk, meanwhile, was nearly unstoppable with Toronto, reaching .438 in just 21 appearances. Gabriel Moreno (Venezuela) and Francisco Lindor (Puerto Rico) also maintained solid averages above .360.
On the mound, Eury Pérez was the undisputed star: 13 innings without allowing a run in Miami is an achievement that doesn’t go unnoticed. Freddy Peralta rounded out the Dominican duo on the bump with 10.2 innings and 7 strikeouts for Tampa Bay.
FAQ
Who was the top Latino hitter of the week?
Alejandro Kirk of Mexico leads with a .438 average, though Miguel Vargas of Cuba was the most powerful with 4 home runs.
How many Latino countries were represented?
Six: Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Aruba.
What made Eury Pérez special?
He threw 13 complete innings without allowing a run (0.00 ERA) with 12 strikeouts—a performance rarely seen in a regular week.
