Al Rojas Vivo: Yordan Álvarez claims the top of Latin batting
Yordan Álvarez snatches the place of honor from Andy Pagés, who remained the leader of the Latin batting ranking for two weeks
In a battle between Cubans, Yordan Álvarez, of the Houston Astros, dethroned his compatriot Andy Pagés, of the Los Angeles Dodgers, from first place, while Sal Stewart, of the Cincinnati Reds, debuted in the weekly ranking of ‘Al Rojas Vivo’which for its 21st season highlights the most outstanding Latin hitters of the year in the Major Leagues (MLB). As has been a tradition, ‘Al Rojas Vivo’ of AM850 Digital It is updated every Tuesday, taking into account the statistics of the entire season.
1: Yordan Alvarez
Position: Left Fielder | Team: Houston Astros | Previous ranking: 3
Statistics 2026
The great Cuban slugger Yordan Álvarez, of the Houston Astros, continues to burn with the wood on his shoulder and among the initial candidates of the American League for the Most Valuable Player award. Álvarez is hitting .326 (86-28) with 10 home runs, seven doubles, 21 RBIs, 19 walks and 19 runs scored. He is first in fWAR (1.9); second in OBP (.459), Slugging (.756) and OPS (1.215), and ninth in batting.
2: Andy Pages
Position: Central Gardener | Team: Los Angeles Dodgers | Previous ranking: 1
Statistics 2026
Cuban outfielder Andy Pagés leads the Major Leagues in batting (.370), hits (30) and runs batted in, while creating an important space in the stellar lineup of the two-time champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Pagés has nine extra-base hits and his OPS (1.021) is the fourth-highest in baseball. He also leads the National League in fWAR (1.3).
Pos.: Third Base | Team: Cincinnati Reds | Previous ranking:-
Statistics 2026
Cincinnati Reds Cuban first baseman Sal Stewart hit two home runs on Monday in St. Petersburg, Florida, and now has four in the last seven games and eight on the season. Stewart is hitting .289 with 13 extra-base hits, 21 RBIs, 14 runs scored and is the leader in OPS (1.027) in the National League.
Position: Central Gardener | Team: Pittsburgh Pirates | Previous ranking: 4
Statistics 2026
Dominican outfielder Oneil Cruz and the Pittsburgh Pirates are enjoying a great start. When the first month of the season is over, Pittsburgh occupies a playoff spot in the National League and Cruz is hitting .292 with nine steals, six home runs, five doubles, 19 RBIs and 16 runs scored.
Pos.: Third Base | Team: Cleveland Guardians | Previous ranking: 5
Statistics 2026
Dominican third baseman José Ramírez is on fire, hitting .346 (26-9) with nine walks, four home runs, five steals and 11 runs scored in his last eight games, while approaching the exclusive circle of 300-300 (home runs and steals). Ramírez (297 steals and 291 home runs) seeks to become the ninth player (third Latin and second Dominican) with a 300-300 in MLB history, along with Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonds, Willie Mays, Alex Rodriguez, Steve Finley, Andrew Dawson, Reggie Sanders and Carlos Beltran.
Extra bonus:
On Monday, Venezuelan infielder Miguel Rojas hit the thousandth hit of his career in the Major Leagues. Rojas, who announced that he will retire at the end of the season, is the 1,410th player of all time and the 55th among active players with a thousand hits. The other active Venezuelans with a thousand hits are José Altuve (2,413), Salvador Pérez (1,727), Eugenio Suárez (1,455), Luis Arráez (1,053) and Gleyber Torres (1,026).
On Saturday, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Félix Reyes hit a home run in his first at-bat in the Major Leagues, during the game against the Atlanta Braves. Reyes is the 138th player in history and the 15th Dominican to achieve the feat. The last six Latin Americans who hit the ball out of the park in their first turn are Dominicans.
Before Reyes, Jhonkensy Noel, of the Cleveland Guardians, did it on June 26, 2024; Jasson Domíguez, of the New York Yankees, on September 1, 2023; Christopher Morel, of Chicago Cubs, on May 17, 2022; Joe Dunand, of the Miami Marlins, on May 7, 2022, and Sergio Alcántara, of the Detroit Tigers, on September 6, 2020.
Note: Statistics updated until Monday’s games.
