Apr 12, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) hits a solo-home run against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
These are your American League HR leaders entering play on Friday:
1. Aaron Judge, Yankees
Mar 27, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) follows through on an RBI double against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Judge has 16 HR this season
2. Cal Raleigh, Mariners
Apr 19, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) hits a double against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Raleigh has 16 HR, leading all catchers in MLB.
3. Taylor Ward, Angels
Apr 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward (3) hits a home run during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
The Angels OF has 14 HR this season.
4. Logan O’Hoppe, Angels
Apr 10, 2025; Tampa, Fl, USA; Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe (14) doubles against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
The Angels backstop has 14 HR this season.
5. Trent Grisham, Yankees
Apr 5, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham (12) circles the bases after hitting a three run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Grisham continues his storybook season with 12 HR
6. Spencer Torkelson, Tigers
Mar 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Detroit Tigers first base Spencer Torkelson (20) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Torkelson is having a second breakout season and has 12 HR
7. Riley Greene, Tigers
Detroit Tigers left fielder Riley Greene (31) runs past third base against Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
The Tigers star OF has 12 HR this season
8. Alex Bregman, Red Sox
Apr 6, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) runs the bases after hitting a three run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Bregman loves hitting in Boston. He has 11 HR.
9. Brent Rooker, Athletics
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 01: Brent Rooker #25 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates a home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the eighth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on October 01, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Rooker has 11 HR
10. Wilyer Abreu, Red Sox
May 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu (52) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Abreu has shown off surprising power and has 11 HR.
11. Tyler Soderstrom, Athletics
Mar 27, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (21) celebrates while running the bases after hitting a solo-home run against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Soderstrom has 10 HR, but has cooled off considerably.
12. Jorge Polanco, Mariners
Mar 29, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Jorge Polanco (7) hits an RBI-single against the Athletics during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Polanco is having a monster season and has 10 HR
13. Kyle Manzardo, Guardians
Mar 27, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Kyle Manzardo (9) hits an RBI double against the Kansas City Royals during the tenth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
The slugging 1B has 10 HR
14. Byron Buxton, Twins
May 7, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) hits a single against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Buxton had stayed healthy this season and hit 10 HR before going on the IL.
15. Kerry Carpenter
Detroit Tigers right fielder Kerry Carpenter (30) bats against Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
The Tigers OF has 10 HR
16. Cedric Mullins
Mar 29, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins (31) hits an RBI single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
The trade candidate has 10 HR
17. Isaac Paredes
Apr 13, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (15) is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a three run home run to left field against the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
He is fitting in nicely with his new team, with 10 HR
18. Rafael Devers
ARLINGTON, TX – AUGUST 02: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field on August 2, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
He has settled in nicely to the DH spot with 10 HR
19. Ben Rice
Jul 7, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (93) reacts after striking out during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Rice is having a great season with 10 HR. What happens if/when Stanton comes back?
