Luis Arráez leads MLB in batting average

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Luis Arráez is leading Major League Baseball in batting average for the 2026 season. Currently holding a .318 average, Arráez leads both the National and American Leagues, surpassing American League leader Yordan Álvarez (.310).

Arráez has demonstrated consistent performance against both right-handed and left-handed pitchers, maintaining a .319 average against righties and a .316 average against lefties. He currently leads the National League in hits with 175. His closest competitor in the batting title race is Otto López of the Miami Marlins, who sits at .307.