There have been some shockers, and some performances around the league that fans have come to expect from the stars out there. <\/p>\n
With that being said, let’s take a look at where the league leaders are sitting through May 3rd action.<\/p>\n
Offensive League Leaders![\"New](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01kqsh49k93x82fzb5sk.jpg\" "\\"New")
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May 3, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) waits for his teammates after defeating the Baltimore Orioles 11-3 at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Home Runs<\/p>\n
Total<\/p>\n
1. Aaron Judge, NYY<\/p>\n
13<\/p>\n
1. Munetaka Murakami, CHW<\/p>\n
13<\/p>\n
3. Yordan \u00c1lvarez, HOU<\/p>\n
12<\/p>\n
3. Ben Rice, NYY<\/p>\n
12<\/p>\n
5. Matt Olson, ATL<\/p>\n
11<\/p>\n
Batting Average <\/p>\n
Total<\/p>\n
1. Ildemaro Vargas, ARI<\/p>\n
.382<\/p>\n
2. Ben Rice, NYY <\/p>\n
.343<\/p>\n
3. Otto Lopez, MIA<\/p>\n
.341<\/p>\n
4. Xavier Edwards, MIA <\/p>\n
.336<\/p>\n
4. Shea Langeliers, ATH<\/p>\n
.336<\/p>\n
Runs Batted In<\/p>\n
Total<\/p>\n
1. Matt Olson, ATL <\/p>\n
31<\/p>\n
2. Liam Hicks, MIA <\/p>\n
29<\/p>\n
2. Drake Baldwin, ATL <\/p>\n
29<\/p>\n
2. Sal Stewart, CIN<\/p>\n
29<\/p>\n
5. Oneil Cruz, PIT<\/p>\n
28<\/p>\n
Stolen Bases<\/p>\n
Total<\/p>\n
1. Nasim Nunez, WSH<\/p>\n
14<\/p>\n
2. Jos\u00e9 Ram\u00edrez, CLE<\/p>\n
13<\/p>\n
2. Jose Caballero, NYY <\/p>\n
13<\/p>\n
4. Oneil Cruz, PIT<\/p>\n
11<\/p>\n
4. Chandler Simpson<\/p>\n
11<\/p>\n
The biggest surprise of this group certainly is Vargas. He hasn’t been the hottest overall hitter in the game and just had a 27-game hitting streak snapped. Plus, he was hitting over .400 on May 1.<\/a> He’s playing at another level and fans should know about him. Judge and Murakami have been the most prolific sluggers in baseball so far this season. Judge and Murakami’s 13 homers have both come in 34 games. That’s a pace of 61.9 homers across 162 games played. Wouldn’t that be fun if we could have two sluggers pushing for 60 homers throughout the summer? <\/p>\n Pitching League Leaders Apr 26, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Wins<\/p>\n Total<\/p>\n 1. Chris Sale, ATL<\/p>\n 6<\/p>\n 2. Jos\u00e9 Soriano, LAA<\/p>\n 5<\/p>\n 2. Landen Roupp, SF<\/p>\n 5<\/p>\n 2. Justin Wrobleski, LAD<\/p>\n 5<\/p>\n 2. Gavin Williams, CLE<\/p>\n 5<\/p>\n ERA<\/p>\n Total<\/p>\n 1. Shohei Ohtani, LAD <\/p>\n 0.60<\/p>\n 2. Jos\u00e9 Soriano, LAA<\/p>\n 0.84<\/p>\n 3. Justin Wrobleski, LAD<\/p>\n 1.25<\/p>\n 4. Cam Schlittler, NYY <\/p>\n 1.51<\/p>\n 5. Clay Holmes, NYM<\/p>\n 1.69<\/p>\n Strikeouts<\/p>\n Total<\/p>\n 1. Jacob Misiorowski, MIL<\/p>\n 59<\/p>\n 2. Dylan Cease, TOR<\/p>\n 56<\/p>\n 3. Gavin Williams, CLE<\/p>\n 53<\/p>\n 4. Jes\u00fas Luzardo, PHI<\/p>\n 51<\/p>\n 4. Nolan McLean, NYM<\/p>\n 51<\/p>\n It appears as though Chris Sale is aging backwards. He has made seven starts so far this season and has a 2.14 ERA and a 49-to-12 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 42 innings pitched. He had a tough few years over with the Boston Red Sox due to injuries, but is healthy and looks like a superstar at 37 years old. <\/p>\n![\"Atlanta](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01kqsh5nbz7p2q2kkn00.jpg\" "\\"Atlanta")
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