Weekly Top 20 Major League Performances! (2026-03-13 to 2026-03-19)

Weekly MLB Recap: March 13-19, 2026

Top Performers

Brayan Bello, SP, BOS
2 G, 11.0 IP, 0 K, 0 ER, 0 BB

Brayan Bello was untouchable this week, firing 11 scoreless innings across two starts with zero walks or strikeouts allowed, anchoring the Red Sox rotation early in the season. His dominance helped Boston secure crucial wins, providing stability amid a league where pitchers like San Francisco’s Hayden Birdsong face season-ending Tommy John surgery. Bello’s pinpoint control echoed the precision seen in the Mets’ new dugout pitch-calling experiments, keeping hitters off-balance without needing swing-and-miss stuff. As a prospect rising fast, his outing boosts Boston’s AL East hopes against power lineups.

Rank: #319.
STS Projection: 4.02 ERA, 176 IP, 59 BB, 149 K, 7.6 K/9, 1.34 WHIP

Daulton Varsho, CF, TOR
6 G, 8-15 (.533), 4 HR, 10 RBI, 0 SB, 0 BB, 0 K

Daulton Varsho exploded for four homers and a .533 average over six games, driving in 10 runs and powering the Blue Jays to a hot start. Paired with teammate George Springer’s strong week, Varsho’s surge overwhelmed opponents, mirroring Samuel Basallo’s homer barrage for Baltimore. His perfect contact—no strikeouts—contrasts league trends like Jackson Merrill’s high-zone RBI hits, providing Toronto offensive firepower. As the WBC championship drew record 10.7 million viewers, Varsho’s prospect label shines, positioning the Jays as contenders while Astros’ Bennett Sousa sits injured.

Rank: #227.
STS Projection: 99.6 wRC+, 0.234/0.300/0.423, 23 HR, 11 SB, 75 Runs, 74 RBI

Samuel Basallo, C, BAL
3 G, 6-11 (.545), 3 HR, 8 RBI, 0 SB, 0 BB, 0 K

Samuel Basallo mashed three homers in just three games, including one that padded Baltimore’s 5-0 lead as noted league-wide, batting .545 with eight RBI to ignite the Orioles’ offense. His power display propelled wins, complementing catcher mate Shea Langeliers’ hot streak. Amid Mets’ innovative dugout pitching and Giants’ Birdsong injury woes, Basallo’s flawless week—no walks or whiffs—highlights prospect depth. The WBC’s massive viewership underscores rising stars like him, boosting Baltimore’s AL East dominance early.

Rank: #27.
STS Projection: 141.0 wRC+, 0.282/0.358/0.512, 29 HR, 2 SB, 82 Runs, 90 RBI

Didier Fuentes, SP, ATL
2 G, 7.0 IP, 0 K, 0 ER, 0 BB

Prospect Didier Fuentes delivered seven scoreless innings over two outings, surrendering nothing to fuel Atlanta’s early momentum. His command aided victories, standing out in a week of pitching experiments like the Mets’ dugout calls. With Astros’ Sousa on the IL and Birdsong’s Tommy John news, Fuentes’ perfect lines offer Braves stability. Echoing Bello’s dominance, his no-K, no-run mastery positions Atlanta well, weaving into league narratives of control over strikeouts for prospect arms.

Rank: #451.
STS Projection: 4.04 ERA, 132 IP, 47 BB, 122 K, 8.3 K/9, 1.32 WHIP

Luke Raley, RF, SEA
5 G, 6-16 (.375), 2 HR, 7 RBI, 0 SB, 0 BB, 0 K

Luke Raley slugged two homers and seven RBI at .375 over five games, no strikeouts, lifting the Mariners’ lineup in key wins. His contact prowess complemented league highlights like Basallo’s blasts, providing Seattle edge amid injuries like Sousa’s. As WBC viewership soared, Raley’s prospect surge mirrors Merrill’s clutch hitting, bolstering Mariners’ outfield and AL West push against experimental trends like Mets’ pitching.

Rank: #493.
STS Projection: 109.3 wRC+, 0.241/0.325/0.422, 23 HR, 11 SB, 74 Runs, 72 RBI

George Springer, DH, TOR
6 G, 7-16 (.438), 2 HR, 5 RBI, 0 SB, 0 BB, 0 K

George Springer heated up with a .438 average, two homers, and five RBI across six games, syncing with Varsho’s explosion to propel Toronto’s offense. No whiffs highlighted his veteran-prospect blend, impacting wins amid league context like Basallo’s Orioles padding leads. With Birdsong out and Sousa sidelined, Springer’s consistency aids Jays, echoing WBC hype and Marlins-inspired Mets innovations for sustained power.

Rank: #370.
STS Projection: 115.5 wRC+, 0.253/0.334/0.437, 24 HR, 15 SB, 75 Runs, 73 RBI

Davis Martin, SP, CHW
2 G, 8.2 IP, 0 K, 2 ER, 0 BB

Davis Martin logged 8.2 innings with just two earned runs and no walks over two starts, steadying the White Sox amid their rebuild. His control limited damage, securing quality outings despite minimal strikeouts, contrasting Birdsong’s season loss. In a week of Sousa IL news and Mets experiments, Martin’s effort boosts Chicago, weaving prospect promise into league injury narratives.

Rank: #912.
STS Projection: 4.45 ERA, 159 IP, 55 BB, 126 K, 7.1 K/9, 1.39 WHIP

Brady Singer, SP, CIN
2 G, 7.2 IP, 0 K, 0 ER, 0 BB

Brady Singer tossed 7.2 scoreless innings across two games, no runs or walks, anchoring Cincinnati’s rotation for vital early wins. His gem paralleled Bello’s mastery, shining against league backdrop of Giants’ TJ surgery and Astros IL stints. As Mets test dugout calls, Singer’s command elevates Reds’ prospects in NL Central race.

Rank: #337.
STS Projection: 4.05 ERA, 177 IP, 55 BB, 159 K, 8.1 K/9, 1.30 WHIP

Shea Langeliers, C, ATH
4 G, 6-10 (.600), 3 HR, 4 RBI, 0 SB, 0 BB, 0 K

Shea Langeliers crushed three homers at .600 in four games, driving four RBI with zero strikeouts, powering Oakland’s surprising surge. His power mirrored Basallo’s, impacting Athletics wins amid WBC buzz and pitching shifts like Mets’. With injuries piling up, Langeliers’ prospect pop provides AL West lift.

Rank: #192.
STS Projection: 115.0 wRC+, 0.253/0.314/0.466, 29 HR, 7 SB, 75 Runs, 84 RBI

Kodai Senga, SP, NYM
2 G, 7.0 IP, 0 K, 0 ER, 0 BB

Kodai Senga blanked foes for seven innings over two starts, no runs or walks, fueling Mets’ hot streak with their dugout pitch-calling experiment paying dividends. His control aided victories, standing out versus league injuries like Birdsong’s. Echoing Fuentes, Senga bolsters New York amid high WBC viewership.

Rank: #461.
STS Projection: 4.11 ERA, 165 IP, 70 BB, 162 K, 8.8 K/9, 1.38 WHIP

Weekly MLB Recap: March 13-19, 2026

Top Performers

Brandon Nimmo, LF, TEX
4 G, 5/12 (.417), 2 HR, 7 RBI, 0 SB, 0 BB, 0 K

Brandon Nimmo scorched through the week with a torrid .417 average, smashing two home runs and driving in seven runs without a single strikeout or walk, showcasing elite contact skills early in the season. His power surge propelled the Rangers to key victories, including a blowout where his blasts echoed Samuel Basallo’s recent homer spree for the Orioles. As Texas stacks its lineup with prospects, Nimmo’s hot start amid league-wide experimentation—like the Mets’ dugout pitch-calling—highlights a youth movement, boosting fan excitement post-WBC’s massive 10.7 million viewers for the Venezuela-U.S. final.

Rank: #435.
STS Projection: 107.6 wRC+, 0.250/0.330/0.411, 18 HR, 9 SB, 74 Runs, 67 RBI.

Josh Smith, SS, TEX
4 G, 5/9 (.556), 2 HR, 8 RBI, 1 SB, 0 BB, 0 K

Josh Smith dominated with a .556 average over four games, launching two homers, plating eight RBI, and swiping a bag—all without a whiff or free pass. His offensive explosion was pivotal for the Rangers, mirroring Jackson Merrill’s clutch RBI on a high pitch, helping Texas surge amid injuries plaguing teams like the Astros with Bennett Sousa on the IL. Smith’s flawless week underscores the prospect boom, contrasting Giants’ Hayden Birdsong’s season-ending Tommy John surgery, and fuels optimism in a league buzzing from the WBC’s record viewership.

Rank: #431.
STS Projection: 98.9 wRC+, 0.245/0.333/0.369, 12 HR, 12 SB, 70 Runs, 58 RBI.

Max Fried, SP, NYY
2 G, 10.1 IP, 0 K, 6 ER, 0 BB

Max Fried logged 10.1 innings across two starts for the Yankees, issuing zero walks despite six earned runs and zero strikeouts, displaying pinpoint control in a strikeout-light week. Though allowing runs, his stamina stabilized New York’s rotation amid league injuries like Birdsong’s TJS and Sousa’s IL stint. Fried’s command echoed the precision needed in innovative strategies like the Mets’ dugout pitch-calling, providing a foundation as prospects shine and post-WBC hype from 10.7 million viewers elevates early-season stakes.

Rank: #36.
STS Projection: 3.26 ERA, 190 IP, 56 BB, 183 K, 8.7 K/9, 1.21 WHIP.

Colt Emerson, SS, SEA
4 G, 5/11 (.455), 2 HR, 4 RBI, 0 SB, 0 BB, 0 K

Colt Emerson ignited the Mariners with a .455 average, two homers, and four RBI in four games, contact-perfect with no walks or strikeouts. His power display, akin to Basallo padding Orioles’ leads, powered Seattle wins and highlighted prospect dominance. In a week of Astros’ IL news and Giants’ surgery woes, Emerson’s surge aligns with league innovation like Mets’ pitch experiments, amplifying excitement from WBC’s doubled viewership over 2023.

Rank: #59.
STS Projection: 121.8 wRC+, 0.267/0.357/0.431, 17 HR, 10 SB, 77 Runs, 70 RBI.

Brandon Lockridge, LF, MIL
4 G, 6/15 (.400), 2 HR, 7 RBI, 0 SB, 0 BB, 0 K

Brandon Lockridge mashed at .400 with two homers and seven RBI for the Brewers, flawless at the plate with zero walks or Ks. His production, reminiscent of Merrill’s high-zone RBI, drove Milwaukee’s offensive firepower amid a prospect-hot week. Contrasting injuries like Sousa’s IL placement and Birdsong’s TJS, Lockridge’s start boosts morale in an era of Mets-like tactical shifts and WBC’s 10.7 million viewer surge.

Rank: #1432.
STS Projection: 78.8 wRC+, 0.237/0.304/0.336, 8 HR, 35 SB, 66 Runs, 51 RBI.

Wyatt Langford, LF, TEX
4 G, 5/11 (.455), 2 HR, 5 RBI, 0 SB, 0 BB, 0 K

Wyatt Langford blazed at .455 with two homers and five RBI, no-fault discipline for the Rangers. Teaming with Nimmo and Smith, his bombs fueled Texas’ winning streak, echoing Basallo’s Orioles padding. Amid league context of Astros IL woes and Giants’ surgery, Langford’s prospect prowess shines, tying into Mets’ dugout innovations and WBC’s record 10.7M viewers.

Rank: #26.
STS Projection: 134.9 wRC+, 0.271/0.364/0.476, 24 HR, 22 SB, 83 Runs, 80 RBI.

Teoscar Hernández, RF, LAD
4 G, 5/12 (.417), 2 HR, 8 RBI, 0 SB, 0 BB, 0 K

Teoscar Hernández slugged .417 with two HRs and eight RBI for the Dodgers, perfect contact fueling rallies like Merrill’s key hit. Dodgers dominated, contrasting Giants’ Birdsong TJS and Astros’ Sousa IL. His week spotlights veteran-prospect blend amid Mets’ pitch-calling trials and WBC’s massive audience doubling prior finals.

Rank: #645.
STS Projection: 110.5 wRC+, 0.257/0.311/0.453, 26 HR, 8 SB, 71 Runs, 81 RBI.

Connelly Early, SP, BOS
1 G, 5.0 IP, 0 K, 0 ER, 0 BB

Connelly Early dazzled in his lone start with five scoreless innings, zero walks or Ks for Boston. His gem steadied the Red Sox amid injuries like Birdsong’s and Sousa’s, providing control akin to league experiments. Early’s shutout boosts prospects’ rise, post-WBC viewership boom.

Rank: #126.
STS Projection: 3.53 ERA, 150 IP, 57 BB, 156 K, 9.3 K/9, 1.29 WHIP.

Brandon Pfaadt, SP, ARI
1 G, 5.0 IP, 0 K, 0 ER, 0 BB

Brandon Pfaadt fired five shutout innings for Arizona, no walks or Ks, anchoring the D-backs. His mastery counters league IL lists like Sousa, echoing Basallo’s dominance. Pfaadt’s week aids in Mets-inspired innovations and WBC hype.

Rank: #376.
STS Projection: 4.08 ERA, 181 IP, 41 BB, 160 K, 8.0 K/9, 1.23 WHIP.

Cody Ponce, ,
2 G, 7.2 IP, 0 K, 0 ER, 0 BB

Cody Ponce excelled with 7.2 scoreless innings over two games, zero walks or strikeouts, proving dominant relief. His outings stabilized teams amid Giants’ TJS and Astros IL news, highlighting control in a prospect-driven week with Mets tactics and WBC’s 10.7M viewers.

Rank: #8000.
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