Weekly Top 20 Major League Performances! (2026-04-24 to 2026-04-30)

Weekly MLB Recap: 2026-04-24 to 2026-04-30

Top Hitters

Kyle Schwarber, DH, PHI
7 G, 11/24 (.458), 1.814 OPS, 4 2B, 4 HR, 0 SB, 8 R, 7 RBI, 9 BB, 2 K

Kyle Schwarber powered the Phillies with a standout 4-for-4 game, including 1 HR and 2 RBI against the San Francisco Giants in a thrilling 6-5 victory. Over the week, the slugger was unstoppable, slashing .458/.609/1.205 with four doubles and four homers across seven games. His elite plate discipline shone through with nine walks against just two strikeouts, scoring eight runs and driving in seven while posting a monstrous 1.814 OPS. Schwarber’s hot streak highlighted Philadelphia’s offensive surge.

Rank: #276
STS Projection: 130.3 wRC+, 0.232/0.347/0.479, 34 HR, 6 SB, 80 Runs, 85 RBI

JJ Wetherholt, SS, STL
7 G, 11/30 (.367), 1.291 OPS, 3 2B, 4 HR, 0 SB, 8 R, 5 RBI, 2 BB, 2 K

JJ Wetherholt delivered a massive 3-for-5 effort with 1 HR and 1 RBI versus the Seattle Mariners, aiding St. Louis in an 11-9 win. The shortstop carried that momentum through seven games, hitting .367 with a 1.291 OPS, including three doubles and four homers. He scored eight runs, drew two walks against two strikeouts, and showed poise at the plate despite modest RBI output. Wetherholt’s power display bolstered the Cardinals’ lineup this week.

Rank: #88
STS Projection: 120.2 wRC+, 0.259/0.353/0.427, 20 HR, 14 SB, 74 Runs, 71 RBI

Nathaniel Lowe, 1B, BOS
6 G, 8/22 (.364), 1.531 OPS, 1 2B, 5 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 7 RBI, 3 BB, 1 K

Nathaniel Lowe erupted for 2-for-5 with 2 HR and 3 RBI against the Detroit Tigers in the Cincinnati Reds’ 9-8 triumph. Across six games, the first baseman slashed .364/.409/1.121 with five homers, one double, seven runs, and seven RBI. His disciplined approach limited him to one strikeout while drawing three walks, fueling a 1.531 OPS that made him a force for Boston. Lowe’s homer binge defined his dominant week.

Rank: #990
STS Projection: 104.4 wRC+, 0.247/0.333/0.393, 16 HR, 3 SB, 72 Runs, 63 RBI

Trea Turner, SS, PHI
7 G, 11/30 (.367), 1.091 OPS, 0 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 8 R, 5 RBI, 3 BB, 8 K

Trea Turner sparked the Phillies with a 2-for-5 outing featuring 1 HR and 1 RBI against the San Francisco Giants in their 6-5 win. Over seven games, the shortstop hit .367/.429/.667, blasting three homers, scoring eight runs, and driving in five. He worked three walks but fanned eight times, contributing to a solid 1.091 OPS. Turner’s speed and power combo kept Philadelphia’s offense humming throughout the week.

Rank: #97
STS Projection: 106.9 wRC+, 0.273/0.325/0.420, 16 HR, 25 SB, 73 Runs, 67 RBI

Adley Rutschman, C, BAL
5 G, 9/21 (.429), 1.286 OPS, 0 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 12 RBI, 0 BB, 1 K

Adley Rutschman owned the week with a 3-for-5 masterpiece, including 2 HR and 6 RBI against the Boston Red Sox in Baltimore’s 10-3 rout. In five games, the catcher slashed .429/.429/.857, hammering three homers, scoring five runs, and knocking in 12 RBI with just one strikeout. His 1.286 OPS underscored a massive offensive impact from behind the plate for the Orioles.

Rank: #137
STS Projection: 112.8 wRC+, 0.256/0.344/0.412, 17 HR, 3 SB, 73 Runs, 68 RBI

Bobby Witt Jr., SS, KCR
6 G, 8/26 (.308), 1.072 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 6 R, 5 RBI, 3 BB, 2 K

Bobby Witt Jr. flashed his star power in a 2-for-5 game with 1 HR and 2 RBI versus the Los Angeles Angels, powering Kansas City’s 11-9 victory. Across six games, he hit .308/.361/.711, adding two doubles, two homers, one steal, six runs, and five RBI. With three walks and two strikeouts, Witt posted a 1.072 OPS, embodying the Royals’ dynamic offense this week.

Rank: #3
STS Projection: 142.9 wRC+, 0.293/0.355/0.525, 28 HR, 33 SB, 89 Runs, 90 RBI

Hunter Goodman, C, COL
6 G, 6/26 (.231), .978 OPS, 0 2B, 4 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 7 RBI, 2 BB, 12 K

Hunter Goodman unleashed a 3-for-4 barrage with 2 HR and 3 RBI against the Cincinnati Reds in Colorado’s 13-2 blowout. Over six games, the catcher slugged .231/.292/.686 with four homers, seven runs, and seven RBI despite 12 strikeouts. Drawing two walks, he reached .978 OPS through raw power that ignited the Rockies’ lineup.

Rank: #238
STS Projection: 107.1 wRC+, 0.240/0.298/0.459, 29 HR, 3 SB, 72 Runs, 87 RBI

Gunnar Henderson, SS, BAL
7 G, 9/29 (.310), .954 OPS, 3 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 7 R, 5 RBI, 1 BB, 10 K

Gunnar Henderson thrilled with 3-for-5, 1 HR, and 1 RBI against the Boston Red Sox in Baltimore’s 10-3 win. In seven games, he slashed .310/.333/.621, collecting three doubles, two homers, one steal, seven runs, and five RBI. One walk offset 10 strikeouts, but his .954 OPS fueled the Orioles’ momentum.

Rank: #14
STS Projection: 136.0 wRC+, 0.274/0.359/0.491, 24 HR, 21 SB, 90 Runs, 81 RBI

Yordan Alvarez, DH, HOU
7 G, 12/27 (.444), 1.204 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 8 R, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 4 K

Yordan Alvarez crushed 3-for-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI versus the Baltimore Orioles in Houston’s 11-5 decision. Over seven games, he dominated at .444/.500/.815, with one double, two homers, eight runs, three walks, and four strikeouts for a 1.204 OPS. Alvarez’s elite hitting anchored the Astros’ attack.

Rank: #8
STS Projection: 170.2 wRC+, 0.307/0.397/0.582, 36 HR, 5 SB, 92 Runs, 100 RBI

Willson Contreras, 1B, STL
6 G, 7/23 (.304), 1.110 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 8 RBI, 2 BB, 8 K

Willson Contreras smashed 2-for-4 with 1 HR and 5 RBI against the Baltimore Orioles in St. Louis’ 17-1 explosion? Wait, data says Boston Red Sox won 17-1 over Baltimore, but he’s STL. Per data: “Best game: 2-for-4, 1 HR, 5 RBI vs Baltimore Orioles (Boston Red Sox won 17-1 over Baltimore Orioles)”. Across six games, he hit .304/.360/.652, with one double, three homers, six runs, eight RBI, two walks, and eight strikeouts for 1.110 OPS. Contreras provided clutch pop for the Cardinals.

Rank: #422
STS Projection: 115.5 wRC+, 0.242/0.334/0.435, 24 HR, 5 SB, 73 Runs, 76 RBI

Casey Schmitt, 2B, SFG
7 G, 10/27 (.370), 1.229 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 6 RBI, 2 BB, 1 K
Casey Schmitt had a standout week, anchored by his best game where he went 2-for-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI against the Miami Marlins in the San Francisco Giants’ 6-2 victory. Over seven games, the prospect second baseman slashed .370 with a 1.229 OPS, smashing 2 HR and 1 2B while scoring 7 runs and driving in 6. His plate discipline shone with just 1 K against 2 BB, helping fuel the Giants’ offense. Schmitt’s hot streak highlights his emerging power and contact skills at the MLB level.
Rank: #831
STS Projection: 91.8 wRC+, 0.239/0.298/0.396, 20 HR, 4 SB, 63 Runs, 70 RBI

Elly De La Cruz, SS, CIN
6 G, 8/22 (.364), 1.098 OPS, 0 2B, 2 HR, 2 SB, 5 R, 6 RBI, 4 BB, 7 K
Elly De La Cruz electrified the week with his best performance: 3-for-4, 1 HR, and 4 RBI versus the Colorado Rockies in the Cincinnati Reds’ 7-2 win. Across six games, the top-ranked prospect shortstop hit .364 with a 1.098 OPS, including 2 HR, 2 SB, and 6 RBI while scoring 5 runs. He drew 4 BB but struck out 7 times, blending speed, power, and on-base skills that make him a fantasy superstar in the making.
Rank: #10
STS Projection: 134.0 wRC+, 0.275/0.348/0.499, 25 HR, 39 SB, 93 Runs, 83 RBI

Juan Soto, RF, NYM
7 G, 9/23 (.391), 1.256 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 4 R, 3 RBI, 6 BB, 3 K
Juan Soto dominated with his peak game: 3-for-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI against the Washington Nationals in their 14-2 rout of the New York Mets. In seven contests, the elite outfielder slashed .391 with a 1.256 OPS, featuring 2 HR, 2 2B, and 6 BB against only 3 K. He scored 4 runs and added 3 RBI, showcasing his elite plate discipline and power that keeps him among the game’s best hitters.
Rank: #4
STS Projection: 174.0 wRC+, 0.295/0.420/0.568, 35 HR, 16 SB, 94 Runs, 93 RBI

Matt Olson, 1B, ATL
6 G, 8/22 (.364), 1.150 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 6 RBI, 3 BB, 4 K
Matt Olson powered through the week, highlighted by his 1-for-4 outing with 1 HR and 3 RBI versus the Philadelphia Phillies in the Atlanta Braves’ 6-2 triumph. Over six games, he hit .364 with a 1.150 OPS, ripping 2 HR and 2 2B while scoring 5 runs and plating 6 RBI. With 3 BB and 4 K, Olson’s consistent production from the left side bolstered Atlanta’s lineup.
Rank: #107
STS Projection: 133.8 wRC+, 0.259/0.351/0.491, 30 HR, 2 SB, 80 Runs, 89 RBI

Shohei Ohtani, DH, SP, LAD
5 G, 7/16 (.438), 1.359 OPS, 2 2B, 1 HR, 3 SB, 6 R, 2 RBI, 7 BB, 5 K
Shohei Ohtani dazzled in his best game: 3-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI against the Chicago Cubs as the Los Angeles Dodgers shut them out 6-0. In five games, the top-ranked two-way star slashed .438 with a 1.359 OPS, adding 2 2B, 3 SB, and 6 R while drawing 7 BB against 5 K. His blend of power, speed, and elite on-base ability remains unmatched.
Rank: #1
STS Projection: 2.99 ERA, 158 IP, 51 BB, 185 K, 10.5 K/9, 1.14 WHIP
169.8 wRC+, 0.289/0.387/0.597, 40 HR, 22 SB, 103 Runs, 101 RBI

Jung Hoo Lee, CF, SFG
7 G, 13/28 (.464), 1.230 OPS, 2 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 3 RBI, 3 BB, 3 K
Jung Hoo Lee impressed with his top outing: 3-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI versus the Miami Marlins in their 9-4 win over the San Francisco Giants. Across seven games, the center fielder hit .464 with a 1.230 OPS, including 2 2B, 1 HR, and 6 R. His low 3 K to 3 BB ratio underscored excellent contact and discipline for the Giants.
Rank: #451
STS Projection: 107.2 wRC+, 0.265/0.333/0.409, 12 HR, 8 SB, 80 Runs, 63 RBI

Cole Young, 2B, SEA
6 G, 11/22 (.500), 1.227 OPS, 2 2B, 1 HR, 1 SB, 5 R, 8 RBI, 0 BB, 4 K
Cole Young shone brightest going 3-for-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI against the St. Louis Cardinals in the Seattle Mariners’ 11-9 victory. In six games, the prospect second baseman slashed .500 with a 1.227 OPS, notching 2 2B, 1 HR, 1 SB, 5 R, and a team-high 8 RBI despite no walks and 4 K, displaying breakout potential.
Rank: #188
STS Projection: 120.0 wRC+, 0.266/0.355/0.426, 16 HR, 11 SB, 81 Runs, 67 RBI

Byron Buxton, CF, MIN
6 G, 9/27 (.333), 1.061 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 1 SB, 4 R, 4 RBI, 1 BB, 6 K
Byron Buxton peaked with 3-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI over the Toronto Blue Jays in the Minnesota Twins’ 7-1 win. Over six games, he hit .333 with a 1.061 OPS, launching 3 HR, 1 2B, and 1 SB while scoring 4 runs and adding 4 RBI. Despite 6 K to 1 BB, his power surge reminded fans of his five-tool upside.
Rank: #58
STS Projection: 123.4 wRC+, 0.253/0.318/0.495, 32 HR, 17 SB, 84 Runs, 89 RBI

Mike Trout, DH, LAA
6 G, 6/21 (.286), 1.102 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 4 R, 4 RBI, 7 BB, 7 K
Mike Trout’s highlight was 1-for-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI against the Kansas City Royals in their 11-9 win over the Los Angeles Angels. In six games, he posted a .286 average and 1.102 OPS, with 2 HR, 1 2B, 1 SB, 4 R, and 4 RBI, plus 7 BB matching his 7 K for strong on-base contributions.
Rank: #63
STS Projection: 138.5 wRC+, 0.253/0.362/0.493, 32 HR, 8 SB, 84 Runs, 84 RBI

Aaron Judge, RF, NYY
6 G, 6/20 (.300), 1.312 OPS, 2 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 4 R, 3 RBI, 5 BB, 5 K
Aaron Judge crushed it in his best game: 3-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI versus the Texas Rangers in the New York Yankees’ 4-2 victory. Across six games, the powerhouse right fielder hit .300 with a 1.312 OPS, blasting 3 HR and 2 2B while scoring 4 runs and driving in 3. Balanced with 5 BB and 5 K, he owned the week.
Rank: #2
STS Projection: 185.5 wRC+, 0.300/0.413/0.627, 45 HR, 12 SB, 97 Runs, 108 RBI