Being the best hitter of the week in the league is one thing. Being way above your own season average is another. This note measures each player against his own season baseline: if his OPS over these seven days tops his year-to-date, he appears here. It’s not a ranking of stars; it’s a contrast of hot and cold streaks.
From August 10–16, Alec Bohm of the Phillies shot up 0.776 points above his season OPS (.695 to 1.471), leading the hot group. Corbin Carroll and Pete Alonso also broke their own ceilings. On the flip side, Dillon Dingler of Detroit dropped 0.651 points, Kyle Tucker 0.552, and Elly De La Cruz 0.536. Remember: one week is a small sample. These numbers speak to trends, not verdicts.
The Hot Ones
| Player | Team | Week OPS | Season OPS | Difference | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | Philadelphia Phillies | 1.471 | .695 | +0.776 | 1 |
| Corbin Carroll | Arizona Diamondbacks | 1.519 | .834 | +0.685 | 2 |
| Pete Alonso | Baltimore Orioles | 1.494 | .866 | +0.628 | 2 |
| Alex Bregman | Chicago Cubs | 1.340 | .770 | +0.570 | 4 |
| Xander Bogaerts | San Diego Padres | 1.164 | .642 | +0.522 | 2 |
| Gunnar Henderson | Baltimore Orioles | 1.208 | .703 | +0.505 | 2 |
| Miguel Vargas | Chicago White Sox | 1.330 | .854 | +0.476 | 4 |
| Alec Burleson | St. Louis Cardinals | 1.298 | .843 | +0.455 | 2 |
| Trent Grisham | New York Yankees | 1.152 | .732 | +0.420 | 3 |
| Luke Keaschall | Minnesota Twins | 1.167 | .749 | +0.418 | 1 |
The Ice Cold
| Player | Team | Week OPS | Season OPS | Difference | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | Detroit Tigers | .151 | .802 | −0.651 | 0 |
| Kyle Tucker | Los Angeles Dodgers | .136 | .688 | −0.552 | 0 |
| Elly De La Cruz | Cincinnati Reds | .283 | .819 | −0.536 | 0 |
| Otto Lopez | Miami Marlins | .274 | .788 | −0.514 | 0 |
| Isaac Collins | Kansas City Royals | .205 | .676 | −0.471 | 0 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | Chicago Cubs | .464 | .931 | −0.467 | 2 |
| Jake McCarthy | Colorado Rockies | .361 | .819 | −0.458 | 0 |
| George Springer | Toronto Blue Jays | .261 | .708 | −0.447 | 0 |
Latino Hitters on Fire
Among Latin American–born players who broke through their season average this week, Xander Bogaerts leads with +0.522 OPS points, carrying San Diego with a .286 average. Miguel Vargas of the Chicago White Sox is right on his heels: +0.476 points and 4 home runs in 24 plate appearances. Also shining: Wilyer Abreu (Boston, +0.315), Gabriel Moreno (Arizona, +0.309), Isaac Paredes (Houston, +0.270), and Randy Arozarena (Seattle, +0.245). Six Latino hitters in the group that deviated most upward from their season pace.
Week’s Home Run Leaders
Alex Bregman and Miguel Vargas shared the lead with 4 home runs each over seven days. Bregman also drove in 8 runs; Vargas, 5. Lawrence Butler, Trent Grisham, and Zack Gelof each added 3.
FAQ
Why does a star appear as «cold» if he has a decent average?
Because the measure is relative to his own season. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit .107 this week with a .464 OPS, well below his .931 for the year. He’s not a bad player; he’s a good player in a down stretch.
Is one week of hot or cold numbers enough to worry or celebrate?
No. Seven days is a small sample. These stats help spot trends and streaks, but true performance is measured over months. A player cold one week can return to form the next.
What is OPS and why do we use it here?
OPS (On-base Plus Slugging) adds on-base percentage and slugging percentage. It captures both the ability to reach base and the power to hit for extra bases. It’s more complete than batting average alone.
