Weekly Top 20 Major League Performances! (2026-04-03 to 2026-04-09)

Weekly MLB Recap: 2026-04-03 to 2026-04-09

James Wood, LF, WSN
6 G, 8/24 (.333), 1.083 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 1 SB, 8 R, 7 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
James Wood burst onto the scene with a fantastic week for the Nationals. His best game was a 2-for-3 effort with 1 HR and 3 RBI against the St. Louis Cardinals, powering Washington to a 9-6 victory. Over six games, the young left fielder hit .333 with a 1.083 OPS, smashing three homers, legging out a stolen base, scoring eight runs, and driving in seven while remarkably drawing zero walks and striking out zero times. Wood’s power and speed combo highlighted his prospect pedigree, making him a standout in the early season.
Rank: #63
STS Projection: 139.2 wRC+, 0.268/0.362/0.497, 28 HR, 16 SB, 84 Runs, 87 RBI

Jordan Walker, RF, STL
6 G, 8/25 (.320), 1.120 OPS, 0 2B, 4 HR, 1 SB, 4 R, 9 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Jordan Walker powered the Cardinals with a hot week at the plate. He peaked in a 3-for-4 performance including 1 HR and 5 RBI versus the Detroit Tigers, fueling St. Louis to an 11-6 loss despite his efforts—no, wait, Detroit won 11-6 over St. Louis. Across six games, Walker slashed .320 with a 1.120 OPS, blasting four homers, swiping a bag, and plating nine RBI without a walk or strikeout, showing elite contact and pop early on.
Rank: #542
STS Projection: 116.1 wRC+, 0.262/0.330/0.450, 22 HR, 12 SB, 77 Runs, 77 RBI

CJ Abrams, SS, WSN
6 G, 7/21 (.333), 1.095 OPS, 0 2B, 3 HR, 4 SB, 5 R, 8 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
CJ Abrams electrified for the Nationals, blending power and speed seamlessly. His top outing was 2-for-5 with 1 HR and 4 RBI against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 13-6 loss for Washington. In six games, he hit .333 with a 1.095 OPS, crushing three homers, stealing four bases, scoring five runs, and knocking in eight RBI, all without walks or strikeouts—pure dominance from the shortstop.
Rank: #167
STS Projection: 112.7 wRC+, 0.260/0.328/0.437, 19 HR, 32 SB, 78 Runs, 73 RBI

Freddie Freeman, 1B, LAD
6 G, 9/27 (.333), 1.024 OPS, 3 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 4 R, 10 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Freddie Freeman delivered veteran consistency for the Dodgers. He shone brightest going 2-for-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI versus the Toronto Blue Jays in a 14-2 Dodgers rout. Over the week in six games, Freeman hit .333 with a 1.024 OPS, ripping three doubles and two homers while driving in a team-high 10 RBI, scoring four times, and avoiding walks or whiffs entirely.
Rank: #142
STS Projection: 131.9 wRC+, 0.282/0.361/0.468, 22 HR, 10 SB, 78 Runs, 79 RBI

Shohei Ohtani, DH, SP, LAD
6 G, 9/27 (.333), 1.037 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 8 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Shohei Ohtani continued his superstar ways with the Dodgers. His highlight was 2-for-5, 1 HR, 4 RBI against the Washington Nationals in a 13-6 LA win. In six games, he slashed .333 with a 1.037 OPS, including one double, three homers, five runs scored, and eight RBI, perfect with zero walks or strikeouts at the plate—dual-threat brilliance on display.
Rank: #1
STS Projection: 3.39 ERA, 149 IP, 50 BB, 164 K, 9.9 K/9, 1.21 WHIP
170.7 wRC+, 0.289/0.387/0.601, 41 HR, 22 SB, 103 Runs, 102 RBI

Max Muncy, 3B, ATH
11 G, 15/48 (.313), .771 OPS, 2 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 10 R, 3 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Max Muncy provided steady production for the Athletics, who sat at 5-7, fourth in the AL West during their series versus the New York Mets. His best game: 3-for-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI against the Houston Astros in an 11-4 Oakland win. Across 11 games, he hit .313 with a .771 OPS, two doubles, one homer, 10 runs scored, and three RBI, contact flawless at zero walks or strikeouts.
Rank: #707
STS Projection: 98.0 wRC+, 0.242/0.309/0.405, 19 HR, 8 SB, 67 Runs, 72 RBI

Gunnar Henderson, SS, BAL
6 G, 8/24 (.333), 1.125 OPS, 2 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Gunnar Henderson slugged his way through a strong week for Baltimore. Standout: 3-for-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI versus the Pittsburgh Pirates in a tight 5-4 Pirates win. In six contests, he batted .333 with a 1.125 OPS, two doubles, three homers, seven runs, five RBI, and impeccable plate discipline at zero walks or Ks.
Rank: #13
STS Projection: 139.3 wRC+, 0.279/0.364/0.496, 24 HR, 20 SB, 91 Runs, 82 RBI

Andy Pages, CF, LAD
6 G, 10/25 (.400), 1.120 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 5 R, 7 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Andy Pages torched opposing pitchers for the Dodgers. His peak was 3-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI against the Washington Nationals in a 10-5 victory. Over six games, Pages hit .400 with a 1.120 OPS, two doubles, two homers, a steal, five runs, seven RBI—no walks, no strikeouts in a breakout showing.
Rank: #137
STS Projection: 116.5 wRC+, 0.260/0.330/0.450, 23 HR, 9 SB, 73 Runs, 79 RBI

Christian Walker, 1B, HOU
6 G, 9/25 (.360), 1.120 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Christian Walker mashed for Houston with consistent power. Best game: 3-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI versus the Athletics in an 11-0 Astros shutout. In six games, he hit .360 with a 1.120 OPS, one double, three homers, six runs, six RBI, perfect at zero walks or strikeouts.
Rank: #740
STS Projection: 103.8 wRC+, 0.239/0.310/0.426, 25 HR, 4 SB, 69 Runs, 76 RBI

Maikel Garcia, 3B, KCR
8 G, 13/36 (.361), .917 OPS, 4 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 4 R, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Maikel Garcia sparked the Royals, who were 5-8, fourth in the AL Central in their matchup against the Chicago White Sox. His highlight: 2-for-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI versus the Milwaukee Brewers in an 8-5 loss for Kansas City. Over eight games, he slashed .361 with a .917 OPS, four doubles, one homer, four runs, five RBI, zero walks or Ks.
Rank: #141
STS Projection: 100.5 wRC+, 0.260/0.328/0.389, 12 HR, 26 SB, 71 Runs, 62 RBI

Teoscar Hernández, RF, LAD
5 G, 7/20 (.350), 1.033 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 6 R, 7 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Teoscar Hernández powered the Dodgers with a standout performance in their 14-2 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays, going 2-for-5 with a homer and 4 RBI. Over the week, the outfielder slashed .350 with a 1.033 OPS, mashing two homers, one double, and stealing a base while crossing the plate six times and driving in seven. Remarkably, he drew zero walks and struck out zero times across five games, showcasing elite contact skills and production from the right field spot.
Rank: #605
STS Projection: 110.7 wRC+, 0.258/0.312/0.454, 26 HR, 9 SB, 71 Runs, 81 RBI

Sal Stewart, 1B, CIN
7 G, 7/25 (.280), .829 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 3 SB, 3 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Sal Stewart delivered in a 7-4 loss to the Miami Marlins, going 2-for-4 with a homer and 2 RBI. The first baseman hit .280 over seven games with an .829 OPS, including two homers, a double, and three steals, while scoring three runs and plating six. With zero walks or strikeouts, Stewart displayed pinpoint control at the plate, providing a spark for the Reds throughout the week.
Rank: #75
STS Projection: 124.8 wRC+, 0.271/0.351/0.463, 23 HR, 10 SB, 75 Runs, 81 RBI

Xavier Edwards, 2B, MIA
7 G, 10/26 (.385), 1.038 OPS, 2 2B, 1 HR, 1 SB, 5 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Xavier Edwards shone in an 8-2 defeat to the New York Yankees, recording 2-for-4 with a homer and an RBI. The second baseman dominated the week at .385 with a 1.038 OPS across seven contests, ripping two doubles and a homer while stealing a base, scoring five times, and knocking in six. Perfect discipline with no walks or whiffs highlighted his consistent contact ability.
Rank: #358
STS Projection: 97.3 wRC+, 0.273/0.338/0.361, 6 HR, 27 SB, 69 Runs, 50 RBI

Carter Jensen, C, KCR
7 G, 7/19 (.368), 1.158 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Carter Jensen starred in the Royals’ 4-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, going 2-for-4 with a homer and an RBI. Behind the plate for Kansas City (5-8, fourth in the AL Central), the catcher slashed .368 with a 1.158 OPS in seven games, featuring two doubles and two homers, five runs scored, and six driven in—all without a walk or strikeout, anchoring the lineup effectively.
Rank: #95
STS Projection: 120.7 wRC+, 0.252/0.344/0.446, 22 HR, 5 SB, 81 Runs, 75 RBI

Xander Bogaerts, SS, SDP
7 G, 9/30 (.300), .833 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 2 SB, 4 R, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Xander Bogaerts exploded for 2-for-6 with a homer and 4 RBI in the Padres’ 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. For San Diego (7-6, third in the NL West), the shortstop batted .300 with an .833 OPS over seven games, adding a double, two steals, four runs, and five RBI, all with flawless plate appearances—no walks, no strikeouts.
Rank: #163
STS Projection: 103.8 wRC+, 0.264/0.330/0.399, 14 HR, 15 SB, 67 Runs, 65 RBI

Kyle Tucker, RF, CHC
6 G, 8/21 (.381), .887 OPS, 0 2B, 1 HR, 1 SB, 7 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Kyle Tucker excelled with 3-for-6, a homer, and 2 RBI in the Cubs’ 13-6 triumph over the Washington Nationals, though he plays for Chicago (6-6, fifth in the NL Central) facing the Pirates this week. The outfielder hit .381 with an .887 OPS in six games, scoring seven runs, driving in six, swiping a bag, and maintaining perfection with zero walks or strikeouts.
Rank: #36
STS Projection: 137.5 wRC+, 0.274/0.366/0.485, 26 HR, 24 SB, 83 Runs, 81 RBI

Drake Baldwin, C, ATL
6 G, 9/25 (.360), 1.007 OPS, 0 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 3 R, 7 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Drake Baldwin went 3-for-5 with a homer and 4 RBI in a 6-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks for the first-place Braves (8-5 in the NL East), who hosted Cleveland this week. The catcher slashed .360 with a 1.007 OPS over six games, blasting two homers, scoring three times, and leading with seven RBI—all without walks or strikeouts.
Rank: #64
STS Projection: 126.7 wRC+, 0.272/0.349/0.464, 24 HR, 1 SB, 77 Runs, 78 RBI

Ben Rice, 1B, NYY
6 G, 5/20 (.250), .850 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 5 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Ben Rice homered in 2-for-5 with 3 RBI during the Yankees’ 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins, bolstering New York (8-4, first in the AL East) ahead of their series against Tampa Bay. At first base, he posted a .250 average and .850 OPS in six games, with a double, two homers, a steal, five runs, and six RBI, striking out zero times.
Rank: #88
STS Projection: 125.6 wRC+, 0.252/0.342/0.468, 28 HR, 5 SB, 77 Runs, 83 RBI

Elly De La Cruz, SS, CIN
7 G, 7/28 (.250), .643 OPS, 1 2B, 1 HR, 3 SB, 6 R, 4 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Elly De La Cruz went 1-for-4 with a homer and an RBI in the Reds’ 5-3 victory over the Texas Rangers. The shortstop hit .250 with a .643 OPS across seven games, including a double, three steals, six runs scored, and four RBI, all with impeccable discipline—no walks or strikeouts in the box.
Rank: #11
STS Projection: 132.1 wRC+, 0.274/0.347/0.492, 24 HR, 39 SB, 93 Runs, 81 RBI

Cam Smith, RF, HOU
6 G, 7/21 (.333), 1.000 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 4 R, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Cam Smith delivered 2-for-4 with a homer and an RBI in the Rockies’ 9-7 win over the Houston Astros. The rookie outfielder slashed .333 with a 1.000 OPS in six games, featuring a double, two homers, a steal, four runs, and five RBI, perfect with zero walks or strikeouts.
Rank: #203
STS Projection: 116.1 wRC+, 0.258/0.339/0.435, 19 HR, 11 SB, 81 Runs, 70 RBI