The 2016 season is about a month over, so it’s about time we look at who is performing the best so far. There are many common names inside the top 10 in batting average and a few we’re sure you’ve never heard of. Here are a few of the best hitters in baseball according to batting average (stats from end of Monday night’s MLB action)…
Martin Prado – .410
Aledmys Diaz – .403
Daniel Murphy – .382
Ryan Braun – .372
Nick Castellanos – .361
Dexter Fowler – .357
Manny Machado – .350
Victor Martinez – .350
Christian Yelich – .341
Michael Conforto – .337
As we all know by now, check digs the long ball! Who are the best home run hitters so far this season? A few names might surprise you…
Nolan Arenado – 11
Trevor Story – 10
Josh Donaldson – 9
Bryce Harper – 9
Neil Walker – 9
Robinson Cano – 8
Anthony Rizzo – 8
Yoenis Cespedes – 8
Giancarlo Stanton – 8
Jose Altuve – 7
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