The week of August 24–30 saw Latino ballplayers firing on all cylinders. Elly De La Cruz (Cincinnati Reds) batted .440 with 11 hits, while Rafael Devers (San Francisco Giants) launched 3 home runs with a .429 average. On the mound, Sandy Alcántara kept things sharp with 13.0 innings pitched.
Top Latino hitters
| Player | Country | Team | AVG | OPS | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | Dominican Republic | Cincinnati Reds | .440 | 1.041 | 0 |
| Rafael Devers | Dominican Republic | San Francisco Giants | .429 | 1.270 | 3 |
| Junior Caminero | Dominican Republic | Tampa Bay Rays | .409 | 1.182 | 2 |
| Jorbit Vivas | Venezuela | Washington Nationals | .389 | 1.042 | 0 |
| José Ramírez | Dominican Republic | Cleveland Guardians | .360 | 1.033 | 1 |
| Héctor Rodríguez | Dominican Republic | Cincinnati Reds | .350 | 1.209 | 3 |
| William Contreras | Venezuela | Milwaukee Brewers | .350 | 1.017 | 1 |
| Jackson Chourio | Venezuela | Milwaukee Brewers | .304 | 1.029 | 3 |
| Jeremy Peña | Dominican Republic | Houston Astros | .280 | 1.013 | 3 |
| Heriberto Hernández | Dominican Republic | Miami Marlins | .280 | .997 | 3 |
Top Latino pitchers
| Pitcher | Country | Team | IP | ERA | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Alcántara | Dominican Republic | Miami Marlins | 13.0 | 3.46 | 9 |
| Framber Valdez | Dominican Republic | Detroit Tigers | 12.0 | 4.50 | 5 |
| Ranger Suárez | Venezuela | Boston Red Sox | 10.1 | 6.10 | 6 |
What happened
The Dominican Republic dominated the hitter rankings with six of the top ten Latino performers for the week. Devers was the most explosive with raw power, connecting for three home runs, while De La Cruz led in batting average without needing to go deep. Venezuela also made its mark with Jorbit Vivas, Jackson Chourio, and William Contreras all cracking the list.
On the mound, Sandy Alcántara was the most active Latino pitcher, logging 13.0 innings with a 3.46 ERA in Miami. Framber Valdez in Detroit also had a solid week with 12.0 innings, though his ERA of 4.50 was higher. Ranger Suárez in Boston faced the toughest sledding, posting a 6.10 ERA over 10.1 innings.
FAQ
Who was the top Latino hitter of the week?
Elly De La Cruz led in batting average at .440, though Rafael Devers was more impactful in power with 3 home runs and a 1.270 OPS.
How many Latino countries were represented?
Two: the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. Dominican players had the stronger showing across both categories.
Who was the most effective Latino pitcher?
Sandy Alcántara of Miami, with a 3.46 ERA over 13.0 innings pitched—the best mark among Latino hurlers for the week.
