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MLB: Ranking The Hottest Hitters From The Past Week

HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 06: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits a home run during the first inning against the Miami Marlins in Game One of the National League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 06, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty 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.

Cal Raleigh (SEA – C)

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

Last Week’s Line: .417/.482/1.125/1.607, 5 HR, 12 RBI, 10 R, 2 SB

Big series in Chicago over the weekend for the Big Dumper, who absolutely cooked at Wrigley. Oh, and a six-RBI night courtesy of a salami Tuesday night at T-Mobile.

Ketel Marte (ARI – 2B)

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

Last Week’s Line: .458/.500/.792/1.292, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB

Who doesn’t love a series in Coors? Runs and RBIs galore on the week for Ketel, who’s been on a tear since coming back from injury in early May.

Byron Buxton (MIN – OF)

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

Last Week’s Line: .391/.482/1.217/1.699, 6 HR, 6 RBI, 7 R, 1 SB

Super fun to see Buxton humming right along injury-free. Runs in nearly every game this week, plus two multi-HR efforts (2 @ Cincinnati on Thursday, and 2 @ home against the Brewers on Sunday).

Mickey Moniak (COL – OF)

Jun 22, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies right fielder Mickey Moniak (22) gestures as he rounds the bases on a three run home run in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Last Week’s Line: .348/.375/1.000/1.375, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB

Did someone mention a series at Coors? 2 HR and 5 RBI over the weekend, sure. But the Mick also had a nice little series in our nation’s capital to start the week.

Eugenio Suarez (ARI – 3B)

Apr 26, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eugenio Suarez (28) reacts after hitting his fourth home run of the game against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

Last Week’s Line: .440/.464/1.000/1.464, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB

Marte wasn’t the only Diamondback who ate at Coors this week. Plus a 4-ribeye effort up in Canada at the Rogers Centre on Thursday afternoon.

Riley Greene (DET – OF)

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.

Last Week’s Line: .478/.500/1.000/1.500, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB

Is he Detroit’s best hitter? Maybe. But he sure was last week. Two three-hit efforts and two four-RBI efforts, including two nukes down in Tampa on Friday.

Isaac Collins (MIL – OF)

Jun 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Isaac Collins (6) hits a two-run double against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Last Week’s Line: .389/.455/.833/1.288, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 7 R, 1 SB

15 runs and ribeyes combined in only 18 ABs? Technically 21 because he added three walks, but still. Fantastic production on a per-AB basis.

Nick Kurtz (ATH – 1B)

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: .296/.345/.815/1.160, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB

I know it officially started on Sunday, but five HR in six games will almost certainly land you in my weekly features. Kurtz’s arrival has been overshadowed by Jac Cags over in Kansas City, but it’s Kurtz putting on the show at the moment.

Ronald Acuna, Jr. (ATL – OF)

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 11: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning in Game Three of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Last Week’s Line: .421/.593/.684/1.277, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 11 R, 1 SB

Acuna has been scorching hot since his return from the IL, and this past week was no different. Big weekend in Miami, runs in every game (table setter, hello, and even a swipe from the surgically repaired knees. Welcome back, Ron.

Christian Yelich (MIL – OF)

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 04: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers singles during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Two of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 04, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Last Week’s Line: .478/.500/.652/1.152, 0 HR, 11 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB

What is this, 2019? Because Yelich’s bat sure thought so. Eight RBIs Friday night against the Twins? For reals? Multiple hits in all but one and two steals to boot. An 1.152 OPS is insane in general, but for Yelich we’re forced to bemoan a hell yeah.