Apr 2, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a three-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the eighth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Whether it’s moonshot home runs, clutch base hits, or multi-hit games that just won’t quit, these dawgs got it done. We’re breaking down the hottest players at the plate — guys who raked, slugged, and changed games with nearly every swing. Let’s look at who tore it up and made noise last week around the league, in no particular order.
Ketel Marte (ARI – 2B, DH)
Jun 4, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) hits an RBI single against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Marte was consistent all week, producing 14 runs total. Big game Tuesday at Atlanta (3/3, 2 HR).
Lawrence Butler (ATH – RF)
Jun 8, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics right fielder Lawrence Butler (4) runs to first base during the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Butler was a run scoring machine last week, totalling 11 in a seven-game homestand. Also – five mutli-hit games, and reached base in more than half his ABs.
Pete Alonso (NYM – 1B)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 27: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets watches the flight of his fifth inning two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field on April 27, 2024 in New York City. The home run was the 200th of Alonso’s career. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Huge week for the Polar Bear. HUGE. Pete the Bat feasted on the Metropolitans’ west coast road trip. Big boy games against the Dodgers, to boot.
Aaron Judge (NYY – LF, CF, RF, DH)
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
There are no words. It’s Judge. And he’s Judge’ing.
Manny Machado (SD – 3B, DH)
Jun 9, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) hits a rbi double during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images
Aside from Monday night in San Francisco (I mean, Logan Webb went eight strong), Machado had himself a week.
Jo Adell (LAA – CF, RF)
Jun 7, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Jo Adell (7) runs the bases after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
This feature is brought to you by two big games – Monday in Boston (2/4, 2HR) and Saturday against the Mariners (3/3, 2HR).
Cal Raleigh (SEA – C, DH)
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
Historic season for the Big Dumper continued last week. And all this was done just in five games (four, if you take out the 0-4 stinker against the O’s Tuesday).
Hunter Goodman (COL – C, LF, RF, DH)
Mar 28, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (15) doubles during the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Literally the only good thing going for the Rockies at this point. Literally.
Maikel Garcia (KC – 2B, 3B, SS, CF)
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)
Was hoping to feature Cags here (sigh), but Maikel has just been so good this year. Really digging the adjustments, and the speed plays.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. (NYY – 2B, 3B, CF)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 18: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait during the New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 18, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Welcome back, fella! As the world turns with Jazz, his week was all or nothing. Nice series against the Land, and big Friday night against the Red Sox.
