Weekly Top 20 Major League Performances! (2026-04-17 to 2026-04-23)

Munetaka Murakami, 3B, CHW
6 G, 12/27 (.444), 1.444 OPS, 0 2B, 5 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 10 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Munetaka Murakami delivered a standout performance, going 3-for-5 with 1 HR and 4 RBI against the Athletics in the White Sox’s 9-2 win. The third baseman dominated the week, slashing .444 with a 1.444 OPS across six games. He blasted five home runs, drove in 10 RBI, scored seven runs, and remarkably avoided walks or strikeouts in 27 at-bats, showcasing elite contact and power skills.
Rank: #59
STS Projection: 139.0 wRC+, 0.261/0.350/0.515, 36 HR, 7 SB, 83 Runs, 90 RBI

Max Muncy, 3B, ATH
13 G, 15/46 (.326), 1.014 OPS, 2 2B, 4 HR, 0 SB, 10 R, 7 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Max Muncy exploded for 4-for-4 with 2 HR and 2 RBI versus the Colorado Rockies in the Dodgers’ 12-3 victory over the Rockies. Throughout 13 games, the third baseman hit .326 with a 1.014 OPS, including two doubles, four homers, 10 runs scored, and seven RBI. He maintained perfect plate discipline with zero walks or strikeouts in 46 at-bats, fueling consistent production.
Rank: #681
STS Projection: 97.9 wRC+, 0.241/0.309/0.404, 18 HR, 9 SB, 69 Runs, 71 RBI

Michael Harris II, CF, ATL
6 G, 13/23 (.565), 1.739 OPS, 2 2B, 4 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 9 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Michael Harris II powered the Braves with 2-for-4, 2 HR, and 3 RBI against the Washington Nationals in Atlanta’s 8-6 triumph. Over six games, the center fielder was on fire at .565 with a staggering 1.739 OPS, featuring two doubles, four home runs, six runs, and nine RBI. Without a walk or strikeout in 23 at-bats, his week epitomized pure dominance.
Rank: #34
STS Projection: 128.1 wRC+, 0.288/0.334/0.493, 25 HR, 20 SB, 81 Runs, 85 RBI

James Wood, LF, WSN
7 G, 6/24 (.250), 1.155 OPS, 0 2B, 5 HR, 0 SB, 10 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
James Wood slugged 1-for-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI against the San Francisco Giants, though the Giants edged the Nationals 7-6. In seven games, the left fielder posted a 1.155 OPS despite a .250 average, launching five home runs, scoring 10 runs, and adding six RBI across 24 at-bats with no walks or strikeouts, highlighting his raw power potential.
Rank: #52
STS Projection: 141.9 wRC+, 0.268/0.366/0.503, 29 HR, 16 SB, 85 Runs, 88 RBI

Yordan Alvarez, DH, HOU
6 G, 11/28 (.393), 1.286 OPS, 2 2B, 4 HR, 0 SB, 4 R, 8 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Yordan Alvarez shone with 3-for-4, 1 HR, and 2 RBI versus the Cleveland Guardians in the Astros’ 2-0 shutout win. Across six games, the designated hitter slashed .393 with a 1.286 OPS, including two doubles, four homers, four runs, and eight RBI in 28 at-bats without walks or strikeouts. Amid the Astros’ series against the Yankees (10-16, fifth in AL West), Alvarez provided a bright spot offensively.
Rank: #8
STS Projection: 171.1 wRC+, 0.307/0.397/0.585, 36 HR, 5 SB, 92 Runs, 101 RBI

Colson Montgomery, SS, CHW
6 G, 10/25 (.400), 1.383 OPS, 2 2B, 4 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 9 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Colson Montgomery crushed 2-for-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI against the Arizona Diamondbacks as the White Sox prevailed 11-5. The shortstop excelled weekly at .400 with a 1.383 OPS in six games, notching two doubles, four home runs, five runs, and nine RBI over 25 at-bats, all without walks or strikeouts for flawless execution.
Rank: #89
STS Projection: 111.0 wRC+, 0.239/0.326/0.433, 24 HR, 4 SB, 77 Runs, 75 RBI

Mickey Moniak, RF, COL
6 G, 11/25 (.440), 1.400 OPS, 4 2B, 3 HR, 1 SB, 8 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Mickey Moniak thrilled with 4-for-5, 2 HR, and 2 RBI versus the San Diego Padres, despite the Padres’ 10-8 win over the Rockies. In six games, the right fielder hit .440 with a 1.400 OPS, collecting four doubles, three homers, one steal, eight runs, and six RBI in 25 at-bats with zero walks or strikeouts.
Rank: #672
STS Projection: 104.3 wRC+, 0.250/0.295/0.454, 26 HR, 11 SB, 79 Runs, 79 RBI

Ian Happ, LF, CHC
7 G, 9/26 (.346), 1.038 OPS, 0 2B, 3 HR, 1 SB, 10 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Ian Happ contributed 2-for-6 with 1 HR and 1 RBI against the Philadelphia Phillies in the Cubs’ 8-7 victory. Over seven games, the left fielder batted .346 with a 1.038 OPS, hitting three home runs, swiping one bag, scoring 10 runs, and driving in six RBI across 26 at-bats without walks or strikeouts.
Rank: #344
STS Projection: 113.4 wRC+, 0.243/0.338/0.423, 21 HR, 9 SB, 73 Runs, 74 RBI

Seiya Suzuki, DH, CHC
7 G, 9/24 (.375), 1.215 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Seiya Suzuki impressed with 3-for-4, 1 HR, and 1 RBI versus the Philadelphia Phillies during the Cubs’ 8-7 win. In seven games, the designated hitter slashed .375 with a 1.215 OPS, including one double, three home runs, seven runs, and six RBI in 24 at-bats, avoiding walks and strikeouts entirely.
Rank: #169
STS Projection: 126.1 wRC+, 0.264/0.343/0.471, 25 HR, 8 SB, 82 Runs, 80 RBI

Matt Olson, 1B, ATL
7 G, 7/28 (.250), .777 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 8 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Matt Olson delivered 1-for-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI against the Washington Nationals in the Braves’ 9-4 win. Across seven games, the first baseman hit .250 with a .777 OPS, featuring two doubles, two homers, seven runs, and eight RBI in 28 at-bats with no walks or strikeouts.
Rank: #116
STS Projection: 132.7 wRC+, 0.257/0.350/0.488, 29 HR, 2 SB, 79 Runs, 88 RBI

MLB Weekly Recap: 2026-04-17 to 2026-04-23

Top Hitter Performers

Miguel Vargas, 3B, CHW
6 G, 7/24 (.292), .958 OPS, 0 2B, 3 HR, 2 SB, 8 R, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Miguel Vargas delivered a standout performance in the Chicago White Sox’s 7-4 win over the Athletics, going 2-for-3 with a home run and 2 RBI. Over the week, the third baseman slashed .292 with a .958 OPS, smashing 3 home runs, stealing 2 bases, scoring 8 runs, and driving in 5 while remarkably drawing 0 walks and striking out 0 times across 6 games. His power and speed combination highlighted his prospect upside, providing consistent production in the lineup without a single whiff.

Rank: #273
STS Projection: 112.0 wRC+, 0.247/0.338/0.418, 19 HR, 11 SB, 75 Runs, 71 RBI

Daylen Lile, RF, WSN
6 G, 8/22 (.364), 1.227 OPS, 2 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 4 R, 7 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Daylen Lile shone in the Atlanta Braves’ 8-6 victory over the Washington Nationals, recording a 2-for-5 effort with a home run and 3 RBI. Throughout the week, the outfielder dominated with a .364 average and 1.227 OPS in 6 games, including 2 doubles, 3 homers, 4 runs scored, and 7 RBI. Perfect plate discipline marked his play, with 0 walks and 0 strikeouts, fueling his hot streak and showcasing explosive offensive potential from the right field spot.

Rank: #984
STS Projection: 109.7 wRC+, 0.265/0.329/0.427, 14 HR, 15 SB, 87 Runs, 65 RBI

Drake Baldwin, C, ATL
7 G, 9/29 (.310), .862 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 8 R, 4 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Drake Baldwin had his best outing in the Atlanta Braves’ 9-4 triumph over the Washington Nationals, going 2-for-4 with 2 RBI. In 7 games that week, the catcher hit .310 with an .862 OPS, featuring 1 double, 2 home runs, 1 stolen base, 8 runs scored, and 4 RBI, all without a walk or strikeout. His consistent contact and scoring prowess anchored the lineup, demonstrating catcher-level impact with speed and power.

Rank: #62
STS Projection: 126.8 wRC+, 0.272/0.349/0.465, 25 HR, 1 SB, 76 Runs, 79 RBI

Elly De La Cruz, SS, CIN
6 G, 7/27 (.259), .815 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 6 R, 7 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Elly De La Cruz exploded for 3-for-6 with 2 home runs and 5 RBI in the Cincinnati Reds’ 12-6 rout of the Tampa Bay Rays. Across 6 games, the shortstop posted a .259 average and .815 OPS, with 2 doubles, 2 homers, 1 stolen base, 6 runs, and 7 RBI, maintaining flawless discipline at 0 walks and 0 strikeouts. For the 16-9 Reds, second in the NL Central amid their series against the Detroit Tigers, his multi-tool display boosted the offense significantly.

Rank: #10
STS Projection: 132.9 wRC+, 0.274/0.346/0.497, 25 HR, 38 SB, 93 Runs, 82 RBI

Masyn Winn, SS, STL
5 G, 9/22 (.409), 1.119 OPS, 2 2B, 1 HR, 1 SB, 4 R, 8 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Masyn Winn excelled with a 3-for-5, 3-RBI showing in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 7-5 win over the Houston Astros. Over 5 games, the shortstop slashed .409 with a 1.119 OPS, notching 2 doubles, 1 home run, 1 stolen base, 4 runs, and 8 RBI without walks or strikeouts. His high-contact approach and run production defined a dominant week, solidifying his role with precise, impactful at-bats.

Rank: #70
STS Projection: 104.1 wRC+, 0.259/0.324/0.409, 15 HR, 17 SB, 74 Runs, 67 RBI

Josh Jung, 3B, TEX
6 G, 9/22 (.409), 1.280 OPS, 4 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 4 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Josh Jung powered a 2-for-4 performance with a home run and 2 RBI versus the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 8-4 loss for Texas. In 6 games, the third baseman hit .409 with a 1.280 OPS, racking up 4 doubles, 2 homers, 4 runs, and 6 RBI, all with perfect 0 walks and 0 strikeouts. His extra-base hit barrage highlighted barrel control and consistency at the hot corner.

Rank: #500
STS Projection: 97.3 wRC+, 0.253/0.303/0.413, 20 HR, 5 SB, 66 Runs, 72 RBI

Nick Kurtz, 1B, ATH
6 G, 7/20 (.350), 1.150 OPS, 0 2B, 3 HR, 1 SB, 6 R, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Nick Kurtz contributed 2-for-3 with a homer and 2 RBI in the Athletics’ 7-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Weekly, the first baseman batted .350 with a 1.150 OPS over 6 games, launching 3 home runs, stealing 1 base, scoring 6 runs, and adding 5 RBI without walks or strikeouts. His pure power stroke and speed element made for a threatening presence in the heart of the order.

Rank: #41
STS Projection: 151.3 wRC+, 0.273/0.373/0.535, 35 HR, 6 SB, 87 Runs, 93 RBI

Michael Busch, 1B, CHC
7 G, 9/30 (.300), .800 OPS, 0 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 7 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Michael Busch delivered 2-for-6 with a home run and 4 RBI in the Chicago Cubs’ 8-7 win against the Philadelphia Phillies. Across 7 games, he hit .300 with a .800 OPS, including 2 homers, 6 runs scored, and 7 RBI, with no walks or strikeouts. The first baseman’s clutch hitting and run-scoring ability provided steady middle-of-lineup stability.

Rank: #606
STS Projection: 113.7 wRC+, 0.243/0.327/0.441, 26 HR, 3 SB, 73 Runs, 79 RBI

Cody Bellinger, LF, NYY
6 G, 7/20 (.350), 1.050 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 7 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Cody Bellinger unleashed 3-for-4 with 2 home runs and 5 RBI in the New York Yankees’ 13-4 blowout of the Kansas City Royals. Over 6 games, the outfielder slashed .350 with a 1.050 OPS, adding 1 double, 2 more homers, 6 runs, and 7 RBI, perfect at 0 walks and 0 strikeouts. For the 16-9 Yankees, first in the AL East facing the Houston Astros, his power surge amplified their potent attack.

Rank: #316
STS Projection: 104.9 wRC+, 0.256/0.321/0.418, 18 HR, 13 SB, 74 Runs, 68 RBI

Oneil Cruz, CF, PIT
6 G, 5/26 (.192), .769 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 1 SB, 4 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Oneil Cruz homered with 1-for-5 and 3 RBI against the Texas Rangers in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 8-4 victory. In 6 games, the center fielder hit .192 with a .769 OPS, featuring 1 double, 3 home runs, 1 stolen base, 4 runs, and 6 RBI without walks or strikeouts. Despite the lower average, his long balls and speed kept defenses honest for the 14-11 Pirates, fourth in the NL Central versus the Milwaukee Brewers.

Rank: #64
STS Projection: 120.0 wRC+, 0.247/0.326/0.470, 29 HR, 33 SB, 82 Runs, 82 RBI