May 25, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) doubles during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
May 25, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) doubles during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. 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 .395 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 .356 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 .348
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 .343 as the primary cleanup hitter in the Bronx.
5. Ryan O’Hearn, Orioles
May 26, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles right fielder Ryan O’Hearn (32) hits a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
O’Hearn hits RHP very well and is batting .340 this season.
6. 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 .333
7. 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 .328 this season and is one of the few bright spots for the Cards.
8. 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 .316
9. 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 .314
10. 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 basemen 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. 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 .308
13. Trea Turner, Phillies
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 30: Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action against the Atlanta Braves d”uring a game at Citizens Bank Park on March 30, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
