May 2, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) hits a three run home run during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-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 a robust .401 this season.
2. 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 .368 this season.
3. 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 .343
4. 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 .339 as the primary cleanup hitter in the Bronx.
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 .339
6. 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 .337 this season and is one of the few bright spots for the Cards.
7. Manny Machado, Padres
Apr 8, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; San Diego Padres third base Manny Machado (13) hits a home run against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Manny has been hot lately, raising his average to .317
8. C.J. Abrams, Nationals
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 20: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park on April 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
The Nats SS is batting .312 this year.
9. 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 batting .312
10. 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 .311
11. 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 with a .309 average.
12. 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
