Mar 31, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) hits an RBI sac fly during the first inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
These are the National League HR leaders heading into Sunday’s action:
Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks Corbin Carroll (7) makes contact with a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles at Chase Field on April 7, 2025.
Carroll has hit 9 HR this season
Tommy Edman, Dodgers
Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Tommy Edman (25) hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Edman has shown surprising power, hitting 8 HR so far this season.
James Wood, Nationals
FORT MYERS, FL- MARCH 10: James Wood #50 of the Washington Nationals bats during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins on March 10, 2024 at the Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)
In his first full season, Wood has 8 HR
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 off to a great start, hitting 8 HR so far
Wilmer Flores, Giants
Mar 29, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores (41) at bat in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Flores began the season hot, but has slowed down since. He has 7 HR on the season.
Kyle Schwarber, Phillies
Mar 31, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) gives the thumbs up after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
The Phillies slugger has 7 HR this season.
Kyle Tucker, Cubs
Mar 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) hits a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fifth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Tucker has fit in great with the Cubs so far, hitting 7 HR
Matt Mervis, Marlins
Apr 13, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins pinch hitter Matt Mervis (36) hits a three-run home run against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Mervis has claimed the 1B job in Miami, hitting 7 HR so far
Oneil Cruz, Pirates
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 18: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates watches his home run in the top of the sixth inning off Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 18, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Urakami/Getty Images)
Cruz has been amazing swiping bases, but he also has 7 HR this season.
Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 20: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a single in the 3rd inning during the 2024 Seoul Series game between Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres at Gocheok Sky Dome on March 20, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)
The reigning NL MVP is off to a solid start with 6 HR