SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 21: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres hits a grounder resulting in a fielding error of Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 3rd inning during the 2024 Seoul Series game between San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers at Gocheok Sky Dome on March 21, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)
These are the MLB league leaders in batting average entering Wednesday:
1. Aaron Judge, Yankees
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 23: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees points to the dugout after hitting his third home run of the game against the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium on August 23, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
The Yankee captain is batting a robust .405 this season.
2. Paul Goldschmidt, Yankees
Apr 5, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) hits an RBI single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Goldy loves playing for the Yankees. After a down season in 2024, he is batting .361 as the primary cleanup hitter in the Bronx.
3. Gavin Lux, Reds
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Gavin Lux (2) hits a base hit in the seventh inning of the MLB game between Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Lux has settled in nicely with the Reds after being traded by the Dodgers. He is batting .352 so far.
4. Brendan Donovan, Cardinals
Mar 30, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (33) breaks his bat as he singled to centerfield in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Vizer-Imagn Images
Donovan is batting .349 this season and is one of the few bright spots for the Cards.
5. Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres
Mar 28, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) looks skyward after hitting a solo home run during first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Tatis Jr. is having a fantastic season all around, but his .346 average might be most impressive.
6. Steven Kwan, Guardians
CLEVELAND, OHIO – APRIL 19: Steven Kwan #38 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a two RBI double during the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Progressive Field on April 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Kwan is one of the best contact hitters in the sport, and he is batting .345
7. Pete Alonso, Mets
Apr 2, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a three-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the eighth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
He is known more for his power, but Alonso is batting an impressive .337 right now.
8. George Springer, Blue Jays
TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 28: George Springer #4 of Toronto Blue Jays hits a single against the Miami Marlins during the third inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on September 28, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
Springer is having a solid first month of the season, batting .325
9. Jung Hoo Lee, Giants
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 12: Jung Hoo Lee #51 of the San Francisco Giants bats against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of the MLB spring game at Camelback Ranch on March 12, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Lee has been the Giants best player on offense so far and is batting .324 this year.
10. Zach McKinstry, Tigers
Detroit Tigers infielder Zach McKinstry bats against Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a Grapefruit League game at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.
The Tigers utility man keeps getting at bats thanks to his .321 batting average.
11. Jacob Wilson, Athletics
Mar 30, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) fields a ground ball single hit by Seattle Mariners right fielder Victor Robles (10, not pictured) during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Ryan Sun-Imagn Images
The A’s shortstop has been great, batting .321
12. Alex Bregman, Red Sox
Apr 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) hits an RBI double during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
The Red Sox new 3B is off to a great start, batting .319
13. Brice Turang, Brewers
Apr 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second base Brice Turang (2) hits a two RBI double in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
The Brewers 2B/SS is batting .319
14. Josh Naylor, Diamondbacks
Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Josh Naylor (22) at bat in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
The D-Backs new 1B is batting .318 in the first month.
15. Bobby Witt Jr., Royals
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – SEPTEMBER 30: Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals in action against the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
Last years AL MVP runner up is batting .315 this season.
