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MLB: Ranking The 10 Hottest Hitters From The Past Week

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May 23, 2025

BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 3: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox follows through on the go ahead RBI sacrifice fly during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on October 3, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Whether it’s moonshot home runs, clutch base hits, or multi-hit games that just won’t quit, these dawgs have been on absolute fire. We’re breaking down the hottest players at the plate from the past week—guys who’ve been raking, slugging, and turning heads with every swing. Let’s take a look at who tore it up and made noise last week around the league.

Trea Turner, SS – Philadelphia Phillies

Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies — ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 05: Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 05, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Last Week’s Line: .400/.441/.833/1.275, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 8 R, 4 SB

Trea woke up in a big way last week, with five multi-hit games, 16 runs produced, and four swipes.

Seiya Suzuki, OF – Chicago Cubs

MESA, ARIZONA – APRIL 02: Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs hits a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning of the MLB spring training game at Sloan Park on April 02, 2022 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Last Week’s Line: .480/.552/1.000/1.552, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB

Part of an outfield that is absolutely terrorizing MLB pitching, Seiya hit safely in all seven games (including three 3-hit performances) and produced an astonishing 19 runs.

Taylor Ward, OF – Los Angeles 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

Last Week’s Line: .407/.419/.963/1.382, 3 HR, 12 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB

21. Twenty-one. That’s how many runs Taylor produced last week. There has not been much to cheer about in Los Angeles (other than the Dodgers), but Taylor did his best last week.

Oneil Cruz, SS/OF – Pittsburgh 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)

Last Week’s Line: .318/.444/.864/1.308, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB

After a few weeks off with back issues, Cruz roared back last week, chipping in all over the place. Go watch the nuke he hit off Logan Henderson last week. Seriously. Hardest hit ball in the Statcast era at 122.9 MPH.

Isaac Paredes, 3B – Houston Astros

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

Last Week’s Line: .367/.406/.800/1.206, 4 HR, 7 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB

Probably the best hitter on the Astros at the moment, with Altuve struggling and Yordan not quite Yordan’ing yet. Paredes knows how to get on base and knows what to do when he gets there – 14 runs produced last week alone.

Nick Kurtz, 1B – Athletics

Apr 23, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) takes off his helmet after a play against the Texas Rangers in the second inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Last Week’s Line: .333/.444/.905/1.349, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB

I’m super excited for this kid’s arrival, and he didn’t take long to kick in. Four home runs (three against the Angels), 14 runs produced, and an OBP north of .440.

Logan O’Hoppe, C – Los Angeles 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

Last Week’s Line: .370/.393/.852/1.245, 4 HR, 7 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB

O’Hoppe did his damage against the Athletics, going on a three-game bender that produced four homers and six runs/ribeyesapiece.

Rafael Devers, DH – Boston Red Sox

Rafael Devers Boston Red Sox — 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)

Last Week’s Line: .308/.419/.692/1.112, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB

Don’t ask him to play first, and with Bregman headed to the IL they probably won’t. Huge game against Baltimore Friday night (4/6, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 3 runs).

Aaron Judge, OF – New York 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)

Last Week’s Line: .364/.462/.818/1.280, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB

Just Aaron Judge out here doing what Aaron Judge does. Standard week for the captain, with steady, elite production all week (season) long.

Kyle Schwarber, DH – Philadelphia 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

Last Week’s Line: .250/.455/.667/1.121, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB

Schwarber batting above the Mendoza line is an unexpected development, and one the NL East isn’t ready for.

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