Jun 28, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) celebrates on the base path after hitting a home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
These are your MLB batting average leaders entering play on 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 .354 this season.
2. 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 .339
3. Jonathan Aranda, Rays
Apr 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) hits a two-run home run during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Aranda is leading the Rays offense with his .327 average
4. Jeremy Pena, Astros
Apr 22, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) runs to first base on a single during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
The Astros SS is batting .322 this season
5. Will Smith, Dodgers
Apr 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) hits a two-run double in the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Dodgers backstop is batting .318
6. Freddie Freeman, Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 17: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Dodger Stadium on August 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The first baseman has been on fire and is batting .312 this season.
7. Alejandro Kirk, Blue Jays
Jun 9, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) hits a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
The Jays backstop is batting .311 on the year.
8. Maikel Garcia, Royals
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 06: Maikel Garcia #11 of the Kansas City Royals scores during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 06, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Garcia is having a career year, batting .309
9. Jose Ramirez, Guardians
CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 08: Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a one-run triple off Alek Manoah #6 of the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning at Progressive Field on May 08, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)
The third baseman is batting .309
10. Ernie Clement, Blue Jays
Jun 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement (22) hits a double against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
The Jays infielder is batting .306 on the year.
11. Jake Meyers, Astros
May 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (6) hits an RBI double during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
