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2026 Minor League stat leaders across all categories
From a historic 48-homer season to a sub-1.07 ERA, Minor League Baseball produced record-breaking performances in 2026.
In brief
From a historic 48-homer season to a sub-1.07 ERA, Minor League Baseball produced record-breaking performances in 2026. Andrew Fischer's 48-home-run season was the highest in nearly 50 years, while 59 players achieved 20-20 seasons and two hit 30-30, marking unprecedented offensive production in the minors. Originally…
Historic power display in the minors
Andrew Fischer hit 48 home runs in 2026, the most in nearly 50 years and fifth all-time in the modern era. The 22-year-old Brewers prospect also led in OPS (1.067) and total bases (287).
Record 20-20 and 30-30 seasons
59 players achieved 20-20 seasons in 2026, one less than the previous two highest single-season marks combined. The minors also saw the first two 30-30 seasons since 2023.
Kade Anderson's dominant ERA
Mariners prospect Kade Anderson posted a 1.06 ERA over 93 and one-third innings, the lowest by a pitcher with that many innings since 1971. He was called up to the majors on August 22.
Turner Hill leads in batting average
Giants prospect Turner Hill batted .352 to lead the minors, posting 41 multi-hit games including 10 with three hits. The 27-year-old was called up for his MLB debut on August 15.
Ryan Fitzgerald's hit parade
Dodgers prospect Ryan Fitzgerald recorded 172 hits, the most in the minors, after spending the season at Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 32-year-old posted a career-high .315 average with 35 hits in April alone.
Fischer's split success across levels
Fischer's 48 homers broke down as 20 for High-A Wisconsin and 28 for Double-A Biloxi, with 25 in home games and 23 on the road. He hit three homers in a single game on August 27.
Emil Morales drives in 119 runs
Dodgers prospect Emil Morales led the minors with 119 RBIs across Single-A and High-A. The 20-year-old drove in multiple runs in 33 of his 117 games and hit .318 with 51 RBIs in July and August.
Kane Kepley's speed and scoring
Cubs prospect Kane Kepley scored 127 runs and stole 70 bases, leading the minors in both categories. The 22-year-old walked 120 times and scored 22 runs during a 10-game streak in May.
Caleb Bonemer's power surge
White Sox prospect Caleb Bonemer tied for the minor league lead with 69 extra-base hits, including 37 home runs. The 20-year-old had just 12 homers in his rookie campaign the previous year.
Jacob Kisting's sub-2.00 ERA
Marlins pitcher Jacob Kisting was the only minor league starter to finish with a sub-2.00 ERA at 1.72. The 6-foot-5 righty struck out 127 over 110 innings with 11 scoreless outings.
Jonathan Santucci's strikeout dominance
Mets pitcher Jonathan Santucci led the minors with 163 strikeouts in 125 innings, averaging more than one strikeout per inning. The 23-year-old left-hander was named Minor League Pitcher of the Year.
Joseph Dzierwa's elite command
Orioles pitcher Joseph Dzierwa posted a 0.90 WHIP and 2.27 ERA with 149 strikeouts and just 30 walks in 131 innings. The 22-year-old was the highest-drafted Spartan since Mark Mulder in 1998.
Brett Sears' strikeout-to-walk ratio
Braves pitcher Brett Sears led the minors with a 24.3 percent strikeout-to-walk ratio after returning from a May injury. The 2024 second-rounder posted a 3.33 ERA with 113 strikeouts in 94 and two-thirds frames.
Carson Roccaforte's career year
Royals prospect Carson Roccaforte accumulated 280 total bases with 139 hits, 35 home runs, and 26 doubles in his fourth pro season. He finished second to Fischer in total bases.
Easton Shelton's breakout season
Dodgers prospect Easton Shelton slashed .297/.403/.644 in 109 games for Single-A Ontario in his first full pro season. The free agent signing posted a 1.047 OPS, second only to Fischer.
At a glance
Andrew Fischer's 48-home-run season was the highest in nearly 50 years, while 59 players achieved 20-20 seasons and two hit 30-30, marking unprecedented offensive production in the minors.
