MLB Player of the Month Highlights: June 2026

Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered a dominant June with a .376 average, 1.227 OPS, 11 home runs, 20 RBI and 8 stolen bases across 27 games. His best performance came on a 4-for-5 night with 2 homers against the Giants. The Cubs center fielder drew 18 walks while striking out 36 times, showcasing elite plate discipline and power-speed combination. Ranked STS #17, his month highlighted why he carries a 125.6 wRC+ projection for the full season with 26 home runs and 32 stolen bases expected.

Jackson Chourio posted a strong .319 average and 1.013 OPS in 27 games with 10 home runs and 25 RBI. His highlight was a 3-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI outing versus the Giants. The Brewers outfielder added 23 runs scored while drawing 10 walks against 27 strikeouts. Ranked STS #21, his June performance aligns with a 141.8 wRC+ projection that forecasts 27 home runs, 22 stolen bases, 84 runs and 92 RBI over a full season.

Junior Caminero slashed .327/.377 with a 1.075 OPS and 10 home runs in 26 games for the Rays. He drove in 24 runs and drew 13 walks against 24 strikeouts. His best game featured a 3-for-5, 3 HR, 6 RBI performance against the Royals. Ranked STS #4, the third baseman’s month supports a 162.9 wRC+ projection of 37 home runs, 89 runs and 101 RBI for the season.

Hunter Goodman led all listed catchers with 13 home runs and a .993 OPS in 26 games despite a .250 average. He drove in 25 runs and went 3-for-5 with 3 homers versus the Twins. The Rockies backstop drew 10 walks and stole 2 bases. Ranked STS #251, his power output aligns with a 109.5 wRC+ projection forecasting 31 home runs and 88 RBI.

Nick Kurtz produced a .930 OPS and 9 home runs in 27 games while drawing a team-high 21 walks. His standout effort was a 3-for-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI game against the Pirates. The Athletics first baseman drove in 23 runs and scored 20 times. Ranked STS #25, his patient approach supports a 158.8 wRC+ projection of 35 home runs and 94 RBI.

Shohei Ohtani hit .333 with a 1.091 OPS and 8 home runs in 24 games while scoring 23 runs. His best outing included a 2-for-4 performance with 2 RBI against the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers superstar drew 17 walks against 25 strikeouts. Ranked STS #1, his two-way projection includes a 167.2 wRC+ with 39 home runs and 19 stolen bases expected.

Max Muncy appeared in 44 games and hit 6 home runs with 29 RBI while posting a .788 OPS. His best game was a 3-for-3, 2 HR, 4 RBI performance versus the White Sox. The Athletics infielder scored 19 runs and stole 2 bases. Ranked STS #645, his month fits a 100.0 wRC+ projection of 20 home runs and 73 RBI.

Bryce Harper batted .305 with a .995 OPS and 7 home runs over 27 games. He drove in 20 runs and scored 22 times while walking 18 times. His best game was a 4-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI effort against the Mets. Ranked STS #105, the Phillies first baseman’s line supports a 136.3 wRC+ projection of 26 home runs and 84 RBI.

Yordan Alvarez hit .344 with a 1.036 OPS and 6 home runs in 26 games for the Astros. He drove in 21 runs, scored 20 times and walked 19 times against just 17 strikeouts. His best performance was a 3-for-5, 2 HR, 6 RBI game versus the Royals. Ranked STS #12, his month backs a 167.4 wRC+ projection of 36 home runs and 98 RBI.

Luis García Jr. delivered an 1.128 OPS and 11 home runs in 26 games while batting .306. He drove in a team-best 27 runs and struck out only 13 times. His best game was a 3-for-5, 2 HR, 5 RBI performance against the Orioles. Ranked STS #236, the Nationals second baseman’s output matches a 114.0 wRC+ projection of 22 home runs.

Pete Alonso delivered a power-packed June for the Orioles, slashing .278/.337/.487 with 8 home runs and 23 RBI over 27 games. His standout performance came on June 12 when he went 3-for-5 with a homer and 2 RBI in a 9-3 loss to the Padres. Alonso drew 17 walks while striking out 33 times, showing plate discipline alongside his slugging. The first baseman’s hot streak helped anchor Baltimore’s lineup during a competitive stretch, finishing the month with a .947 OPS. His consistent production in the middle of the order positions him well for a strong second half.

Jac Caglianone exploded for the Royals in June, posting a .309 average and 1.036 OPS with 9 home runs across 25 games. His best outing came June 18, going 3-for-5 with two homers and 3 RBI in a 12-5 win over the Rays. The young outfielder added 2 steals and 21 runs scored while showing advanced plate skills. Caglianone’s power-speed combination has quickly made him a cornerstone for Kansas City’s future, and his monthly totals suggest he could challenge for Rookie of the Year honors if he sustains this pace.

Dillon Dingler caught fire behind the plate for Detroit, hitting .333 with a 1.011 OPS and 8 home runs in 26 games. His signature performance arrived June 22 when he went 4-for-5 with two homers and 4 RBI in a 10-9 thriller against the Rays. The catcher drove in 25 runs while limiting strikeouts to 24, showcasing elite contact skills. Dingler’s breakout month has solidified him as the Tigers’ everyday backstop and one of the AL’s most dangerous young bats.

Brandon Marsh paced the Phillies’ outfield with a .315 average and 9 home runs over 27 June games. His highlight came June 9, going 2-for-5 with two homers in an 11-7 loss to the Pirates. Marsh swiped 4 bases and drove in 21 runs while posting a .948 OPS. The center fielder’s blend of power and speed has made him a catalyst atop Philadelphia’s lineup, and his strong month keeps the defending NL champs in the thick of the East race.

Freddie Freeman continued his steady excellence for the Dodgers, batting .337 with a .973 OPS and 5 home runs in 27 games. His best effort came June 15, going 3-for-5 with a homer in a 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks. Freeman drew 14 walks against just 17 strikeouts, demonstrating elite plate discipline. The veteran first baseman’s consistent production has helped Los Angeles maintain its lead in the NL West heading into the summer.

Kyle Schwarber mashed 8 home runs for the Phillies in 25 June games, posting a .305 average and .970 OPS. His monster day came June 27 when he went 4-for-5 with three homers and 6 RBI in a 15-3 rout of the Mets. Schwarber drew 18 walks, showing his typical patient approach at the plate. The designated hitter’s power surge has been a major factor in Philadelphia’s strong NL East standing this month.

Dansby Swanson provided steady production for the Cubs, hitting 8 home runs with 29 RBI and 5 steals in 25 games. His biggest day came June 20 when he went 2-for-4 with two homers and 7 RBI in a 10-3 win over the Mets. Swanson posted a .916 OPS while adding speed on the bases. The shortstop’s all-around game has been a key contributor to Chicago’s lineup balance throughout the month.

Ketel Marte slugged 8 home runs for the Diamondbacks in 26 June games, finishing with a .882 OPS. His key contribution came June 11 when he went 2-for-5 with a homer in an 8-2 win over the Giants. Marte drove in 20 runs while striking out just 12 times, showcasing elite contact ability. The second baseman’s power surge has helped keep Arizona competitive in the NL West.

Rafael Devers delivered 9 home runs for the Giants despite a .216 average over 27 games. His standout performance arrived June 24 when he went 2-for-3 with two homers in a 5-0 win over the Braves. Devers drew 15 walks and slugged to a .855 OPS. The designated hitter’s power has been a bright spot for San Francisco’s offense during a tightly contested NL West race.

James Wood showed flashes of his high-upside potential for the Nationals, hitting 5 home runs with 3 steals in 27 June games. His best outing came June 8 when he went 3-for-4 with a homer in a 10-1 win over the Mariners. Wood drew 14 walks and scored 21 runs despite a .243 average. The young outfielder’s combination of power and speed continues to excite Washington fans as he develops into a cornerstone player.