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), 1.667 OPS, 4 2B, 4 HR, 0 SB, 8 R, 7 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Kyle Schwarber dominated the week for the Phillies, anchoring his performance with a perfect 4-for-4 game, including 1 HR and 2 RBI, in a 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants. Across seven games, the slugger posted a scorching .458 average with a 1.667 OPS, smashing 4 doubles and 4 home runs while scoring 8 runs and driving in 7. Remarkably, Schwarber drew 0 walks and struck out 0 times, showcasing elite contact and power in every at-bat. His explosive output highlighted PHI’s offensive surge during the period.
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), 1.254 OPS, 3 2B, 4 HR, 0 SB, 8 R, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
JJ Wetherholt delivered a standout week for St. Louis, peaking with a 3-for-5 effort featuring 1 HR and 1 RBI in an 11-9 loss to the Seattle Mariners. In seven games, he hit .367 with a 1.254 OPS, ripping 3 doubles and 4 home runs, crossing the plate 8 times and adding 5 RBI. Wetherholt’s flawless discipline shone through with 0 walks and 0 strikeouts, providing steady production from shortstop amid the Cardinals’ series against the Dodgers.
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), 1.455 OPS, 1 2B, 5 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 7 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Nathaniel Lowe powered Boston’s lineup, highlighted by a 2-for-5 game with 2 HR and 3 RBI against the Detroit Tigers in a 9-8 Reds win. Over six games, he slashed .364 with a 1.455 OPS, blasting 5 home runs, 1 double, scoring 7 runs, and driving in 7 RBI without a single walk or strikeout. Lowe’s torrid stretch offered a bright spot for the Red Sox in their matchup with the Astros.
Rank: #990
STS Projection: 104.4 wRC+, 0.247/0.333/0.393, 16 HR, 3 SB, 72 Runs, 63 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, 0 K
Adley Rutschman caught fire for Baltimore, exploding for 3-for-5 with 2 HR and 6 RBI in a 10-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox. In five games, the catcher hit .429 with a 1.286 OPS, launching 3 home runs, scoring 5 runs, and knocking in a massive 12 RBI, all with perfect 0 BB and 0 K. His clutch production bolstered the Orioles ahead of their series against the Yankees.
Rank: #137
STS Projection: 112.8 wRC+, 0.256/0.344/0.412, 17 HR, 3 SB, 73 Runs, 68 RBI

Trea Turner, SS, PHI
7 G, 11/30 (.367), 1.033 OPS, 0 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 8 R, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Trea Turner sparked Philadelphia with a strong week, including a 2-for-5 outing with 1 HR and 1 RBI in the 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants. Over seven games, he batted .367 with a 1.033 OPS, hitting 3 home runs, scoring 8 runs, and adding 5 RBI, maintaining flawless contact at 0 walks and 0 strikeouts. Turner’s consistency fueled the Phillies’ momentum.
Rank: #97
STS Projection: 106.9 wRC+, 0.273/0.325/0.420, 16 HR, 25 SB, 73 Runs, 67 RBI

Gunnar Henderson, SS, BAL
7 G, 9/29 (.310), .931 OPS, 3 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 7 R, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Gunnar Henderson provided steady excellence for Baltimore, highlighted by 3-for-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI in the 10-3 win over the Boston Red Sox. Across seven games, he hit .310 with a .931 OPS, collecting 3 doubles, 2 home runs, 1 stolen base, 7 runs, and 5 RBI, with no walks or strikeouts. His all-around play supported the Orioles in the AL East race versus the Yankees.
Rank: #14
STS Projection: 136.0 wRC+, 0.274/0.359/0.491, 24 HR, 21 SB, 90 Runs, 81 RBI

Hunter Goodman, C, COL
6 G, 6/26 (.231), .923 OPS, 0 2B, 4 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 7 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Hunter Goodman brought power to Colorado, peaking at 3-for-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI in a 13-2 rout of the Cincinnati Reds. In six games, despite a .231 average, he posted a .923 OPS with 4 home runs, 7 runs scored, and 7 RBI, drawing 0 walks and striking out 0 times. Goodman’s long balls ignited the Rockies’ offense.
Rank: #238
STS Projection: 107.1 wRC+, 0.240/0.298/0.459, 29 HR, 3 SB, 72 Runs, 87 RBI

Bobby Witt Jr., SS, KCR
6 G, 8/26 (.308), 1.000 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 6 R, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Bobby Witt Jr. dazzled for Kansas City, featuring a 2-for-5 game with 1 HR and 2 RBI in an 11-9 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Over six games, he slashed .308 with a 1.000 OPS, notching 2 doubles, 2 home runs, 1 stolen base, 6 runs, and 5 RBI, perfect at 0 BB and 0 K. Witt’s dynamic play headlined the week.
Rank: #3
STS Projection: 142.9 wRC+, 0.293/0.355/0.525, 28 HR, 33 SB, 89 Runs, 90 RBI

Willson Contreras, 1B, STL
6 G, 7/23 (.304), 1.059 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 8 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Willson Contreras mashed for St. Louis, highlighted by 2-for-4 with 1 HR and 5 RBI versus the Baltimore Orioles in a 17-1 Red Sox win. In six games, he hit .304 with a 1.059 OPS, including 1 double, 3 home runs, 6 runs, and 8 RBI, with impeccable 0 walks and 0 strikeouts. His production aided STL against the Dodgers.
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), 1.192 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Casey Schmitt thrived for San Francisco, starring with 2-for-3, 1 HR, and 2 RBI in a 6-2 victory over the Miami Marlins. Over seven games, he batted .370 with a 1.192 OPS, adding 1 double, 2 home runs, 7 runs, and 6 RBI, flawless with 0 BB and 0 K. Schmitt’s hot streak boosted the Giants in their series with Tampa Bay.
Rank: #831
STS Projection: 91.8 wRC+, 0.239/0.298/0.396, 20 HR, 4 SB, 63 Runs, 70 RBI

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

Top Hitters

Cole Young, 2B, SEA
6 G, 11/22 (.500), 1.227 OPS, 2 2B, 1 HR, 1 SB, 5 R, 8 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Cole Young exploded for the Mariners this week, anchoring his hot streak with a 3-for-4 outing featuring a home run and RBI in Seattle’s 11-9 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Across six games, the prospect second baseman hit .500 with a 1.227 OPS, including two doubles, one homer, one steal, five runs scored, and eight RBI. Perfect at the plate with zero walks or strikeouts, Young’s blend of contact, power, and speed highlighted his elite potential in a dominant weekly performance.

Rank: #188
STS Projection: 120.0 wRC+, 0.266/0.355/0.426, 16 HR, 11 SB, 81 Runs, 67 RBI

Yordan Alvarez, DH, HOU
7 G, 12/27 (.444), 1.148 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 8 R, 2 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Yordan Alvarez powered the Astros with a standout 3-for-4 game, including a home run and RBI in Houston’s 11-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Over seven games, he slashed .444 with a 1.148 OPS, adding one double, two homers, and eight runs scored while producing two RBI. Flawless in plate appearances with no walks or strikeouts, Alvarez’s consistent hard contact kept Houston competitive amid their 12-20 record and fourth-place standing in the AL West facing the Red Sox.

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

Byron Buxton, CF, MIN
6 G, 9/27 (.333), 1.037 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 1 SB, 4 R, 4 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Byron Buxton dazzled for the Twins, peaking with a 3-for-4 effort that included a home run and RBI in Minnesota’s 7-1 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays. In six games, he batted .333 with a 1.037 OPS, highlighted by one double, three homers, one steal, four runs, and four RBI. Undefeated at the dish with zero walks or strikeouts, Buxton’s power surge boosted the 14-18 Twins, who sat fourth in the AL Central during their series against the 14-17 Blue Jays.

Rank: #58
STS Projection: 123.4 wRC+, 0.253/0.318/0.495, 32 HR, 17 SB, 84 Runs, 89 RBI

Christian Walker, 1B, HOU
7 G, 12/30 (.400), 1.067 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 3 R, 7 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Christian Walker delivered for Houston, exploding for 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in the Astros’ 7-4 win over the New York Yankees. Through seven games, he hit .400 with a 1.067 OPS, collecting two doubles, two homers, three runs, and seven RBI. With no walks or strikeouts, Walker’s production provided a spark for the 12-20 Astros, holding fourth in the AL West in their matchup versus the 12-19 Red Sox.

Rank: #678
STS Projection: 104.3 wRC+, 0.239/0.311/0.427, 25 HR, 4 SB, 69 Runs, 76 RBI

Elly De La Cruz, SS, CIN
6 G, 8/22 (.364), 1.000 OPS, 0 2B, 2 HR, 2 SB, 5 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Elly De La Cruz thrilled Reds fans with a 3-for-4 masterpiece, including a home run and four RBI in Cincinnati’s 7-2 triumph over the Colorado Rockies. Over six games, the shortstop slashed .364 with a 1.000 OPS, blasting two homers, swiping two bags, scoring five runs, and driving in six. Perfect discipline with zero walks or strikeouts underscored his dynamic all-around impact in a stellar week.

Rank: #10
STS Projection: 134.0 wRC+, 0.275/0.348/0.499, 25 HR, 39 SB, 93 Runs, 83 RBI

Matt Olson, 1B, ATL
6 G, 8/22 (.364), 1.075 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Matt Olson powered Atlanta’s lineup, highlighted by a 1-for-4 game with a home run and three RBI in the Braves’ 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. In six contests, he hit .364 with a 1.075 OPS, including two doubles, two homers, five runs scored, and six RBI. Spotless at the plate with no walks or strikeouts, Olson’s consistent slugging fueled a strong weekly showing.

Rank: #107
STS Projection: 133.8 wRC+, 0.259/0.351/0.491, 30 HR, 2 SB, 80 Runs, 89 RBI

Ben Rice, 1B, NYY
6 G, 9/24 (.375), 1.068 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Ben Rice mashed for the Yankees, shining with a 2-for-5 performance featuring a home run and two RBI in New York’s 12-4 drubbing of the Houston Astros. Across six games, he batted .375 with a 1.068 OPS, notching two doubles, two homers, five runs, and five RBI. Flawless plate work with zero walks or strikeouts bolstered the 20-11 Yankees, leading the AL East in their series against the 15-16 Orioles.

Rank: #73
STS Projection: 127.8 wRC+, 0.254/0.343/0.476, 29 HR, 5 SB, 78 Runs, 84 RBI

Jung Hoo Lee, CF, SFG
7 G, 13/28 (.464), 1.179 OPS, 2 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 3 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Jung Hoo Lee lit up the Giants, capping his week with a 3-for-4 effort including a home run and RBI despite San Francisco’s 9-4 loss to the Miami Marlins. In seven games, he slashed .464 with a 1.179 OPS, adding two doubles, six runs scored, and three RBI. Perfect contact with no walks or strikeouts powered the 13-18 Giants, fifth in the NL West, through their series against the 18-12 Rays.

Rank: #451
STS Projection: 107.2 wRC+, 0.265/0.333/0.409, 12 HR, 8 SB, 80 Runs, 63 RBI

Ozzie Albies, 2B, ATL
6 G, 10/23 (.435), 1.261 OPS, 3 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Ozzie Albies raked for Atlanta, highlighted by a 1-for-3 outing with a home run and two RBI in the Braves’ 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers. Over six games, he hit .435 with a 1.261 OPS, ripping three doubles, two homers, five runs, and five RBI. With zero walks or strikeouts, Albies’ extra-base dominance delivered a breakout performance all week.

Rank: #545
STS Projection: 102.2 wRC+, 0.256/0.316/0.414, 17 HR, 11 SB, 71 Runs, 70 RBI

Spencer Torkelson, 1B, DET
6 G, 8/23 (.348), 1.217 OPS, 3 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 4 R, 3 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Spencer Torkelson slugged for Detroit, peaking with a 3-for-4 game that included a home run and RBI in the Tigers’ 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. In six games, he batted .348 with a 1.217 OPS, hammering three doubles, three homers, four runs, and three RBI. Pristine discipline with no walks or strikeouts marked his powerful week at the plate.

Rank: #520
STS Projection: 116.9 wRC+, 0.241/0.334/0.443, 25 HR, 3 SB, 74 Runs, 79 RBI