Designated hitters had the best batting average in 2024, with an average of .252.
| POSITION | AVG | SEASON | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | HBP | SO | SB | CS | PA | TB | XBH | SH | SF | IBB | GIDP | OBP | SLG | OPS | wRC | WRAA | wOBA | wRC+ | BRAA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Designated Hitter | .252 | 2024 | 3,134 | 10,484 | 1,429 | 2,640 | 515 | 29 | 473 | 1,521 | 1,169 | 160 | 2,797 | 138 | 35 | 11,899 | 4,632 | 1,017 | 2 | 84 | 51 | 232 | .334 | .442 | .775 | 1640 | 247.7 | .336 | 117 | 245.2 |
| 2 | Shortstop | .250 | 2024 | 5,546 | 18,836 | 2,646 | 4,713 | 960 | 114 | 592 | 2,226 | 1,651 | 238 | 4,677 | 727 | 182 | 20,942 | 7,677 | 1,666 | 72 | 145 | 63 | 327 | .316 | .408 | .724 | 2530 | 79.1 | .315 | 103 | 84.1 |
| 3 | First Baseman | .245 | 2024 | 5,949 | 20,243 | 2,531 | 4,962 | 1,025 | 39 | 734 | 2,704 | 2,105 | 252 | 4,970 | 143 | 35 | 22,801 | 8,267 | 1,798 | 14 | 187 | 90 | 501 | .321 | .408 | .730 | 2810 | 140.9 | .318 | 105 | 143.5 |
| 4 | Second Baseman | .244 | 2024 | 5,533 | 17,908 | 2,264 | 4,371 | 805 | 67 | 443 | 1,911 | 1,438 | 208 | 4,083 | 464 | 114 | 19,740 | 6,639 | 1,315 | 57 | 129 | 36 | 346 | .306 | .371 | .676 | 2101 | -209.7 | .297 | 91 | -207.1 |
| 5 | Right Fielder | .243 | 2024 | 6,188 | 19,114 | 2,558 | 4,637 | 897 | 110 | 669 | 2,389 | 1,805 | 228 | 4,924 | 474 | 128 | 21,297 | 7,761 | 1,676 | 28 | 122 | 50 | 342 | .314 | .406 | .720 | 2552 | 59.5 | .314 | 103 | 70.1 |
| 6 | Third Baseman | .242 | 2024 | 6,277 | 20,227 | 2,499 | 4,893 | 970 | 65 | 632 | 2,470 | 1,716 | 219 | 4,721 | 364 | 112 | 22,374 | 7,889 | 1,667 | 48 | 164 | 68 | 423 | .306 | .390 | .696 | 2497 | -121.4 | .303 | 96 | -117.7 |
| 7 | Center Fielder | .242 | 2024 | 5,627 | 17,721 | 2,515 | 4,282 | 816 | 134 | 587 | 2,143 | 1,465 | 225 | 4,686 | 708 | 175 | 19,644 | 7,127 | 1,537 | 109 | 124 | 49 | 272 | .306 | .402 | .708 | 2263 | -36.5 | .308 | 99 | -31.8 |
| 8 | Left Fielder | .241 | 2024 | 6,369 | 20,355 | 2,723 | 4,914 | 968 | 98 | 717 | 2,586 | 1,975 | 270 | 5,546 | 480 | 142 | 22,790 | 8,229 | 1,783 | 48 | 142 | 52 | 333 | .315 | .404 | .719 | 2734 | 67 | .314 | 102 | 66.2 |
| 9 | Catcher | .235 | 2024 | 6,001 | 18,768 | 2,176 | 4,406 | 814 | 40 | 606 | 2,426 | 1,603 | 220 | 4,781 | 119 | 38 | 20,829 | 7,118 | 1,460 | 74 | 164 | 49 | 451 | .300 | .379 | .679 | 2219 | -219.2 | .297 | 91 | -215.4 |
More MLB News
Judge's injury gives the Yankees an unwelcome challenge, while Skubal's return could boost Tigers
Chapman’s 10th-inning single gives the Giants a 2-1 win over the Cubs
Max Kepler signs with Diamondbacks while still serving suspension for performance-enhancing drugs
Cubs' Jameson Taillon says he's headed to IL after leaving vs. Giants with hamstring injury
Backup catcher Sebastián Rivero goes 5 for 5 with 6 RBIs as Angels rout Dodgers 13-5
Cubs opening day starter Matthew Boyd expects to return from IL on upcoming trip
MLB 2026 Batting Leaders
MLB 2026 Pitching Leaders
MLB Fantasy 2026
MLB 2026 Betting
MLB 2026 Standings
| NL East | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
45 | 21 | .682 | ||
35 | 30 | .538 | 9.5 | |
33 | 33 | .500 | 12.0 | |
31 | 35 | .470 | 14.0 | |
29 | 36 | .446 | 15.5 | |
| NL Central | W | L | PCT | GB |
40 | 23 | .635 | ||
35 | 28 | .556 | 5.0 | |
34 | 32 | .515 | 7.5 | |
34 | 32 | .515 | 7.5 | |
31 | 33 | .484 | 9.5 | |
| NL West | W | L | PCT | GB |
42 | 24 | .636 | ||
34 | 31 | .523 | 7.5 | |
33 | 31 | .516 | 8.0 | |
27 | 39 | .409 | 15.0 | |
24 | 42 | .364 | 18.0 |
Braves
Phillies
Nationals
Marlins
Mets
Brewers
Cardinals
Pirates
Cubs
Reds
Dodgers
Diamondbacks
Padres
Giants
Rockies| AL East | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
37 | 25 | .597 | ||
38 | 26 | .594 | ||
32 | 34 | .485 | 7.0 | |
31 | 35 | .470 | 8.0 | |
27 | 36 | .429 | 10.5 | |
| AL Central | W | L | PCT | GB |
37 | 30 | .552 | ||
34 | 31 | .523 | 2.0 | |
30 | 37 | .448 | 7.0 | |
27 | 39 | .409 | 9.5 | |
27 | 39 | .409 | 9.5 | |
| AL West | W | L | PCT | GB |
34 | 32 | .515 | ||
32 | 33 | .492 | 1.5 | |
31 | 34 | .477 | 2.5 | |
30 | 37 | .448 | 4.5 | |
25 | 41 | .379 | 9.0 |
Rays
Yankees
Blue Jays
Orioles
Red Sox
Guardians
White Sox
Twins
Tigers
Royals
Mariners
Rangers
Athletics
Astros
Angels