September 15, 2024

Best Batter Today

Francisco Lindor of the Mets moves into the fifth slot in the Baseball Musings Batter Rankings. He did not play on Saturday due to a back injury, but is considered day to day. The race for fifth place is very close with five through nine separated by less than two points.

Aaron Judge of the Yankees remains on top after a one for four with a double in a 7-1 Red Sox win. That gives him 87 extra-base hits, so he would need to turn on the jets to reach 100 EXBH in 2024.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.of the Blue Jays ranks second after collecting a single and a walk in a 7-2 win over the Cardinals. Yordan Alvarez of the Astros posted a one for four with a walk and a home run for third place. Houston beat LAnaheim 5-3. Brent Rooker of the Athletics enjoyed a good night at the plate, going three for five in a rare White Sox win, 7-6. Rooker ranks fourth.

The highest game score of Saturday belonged to Willy Adames of the Brewers, an 84. He posted a perfect night at the plate, going three for three with a walk and two home runs in a 15-8 win over the Diamondbacks. Adames reached 32 home runs on the season, a new single season high for him.

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