In terms of the 2026 season, James Wood is the best in MLB in appearances at the plate with 420. Holding 2nd is Taylor Ward, enjoying a appearances at the plate total of 409. With a mark of 408, Gunnar Henderson ranks in the 3rd position. Finishing out the top five are Alex Bregman (399) in addition to Nick Kurtz (398).
2026 MLB Plate Appearances Leaders
| PA Rank | Team | PA |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | James Wood | 420 |
| 2nd | Taylor Ward | 409 |
| 3rd | Gunnar Henderson | 408 |
| 4th | Alex Bregman | 399 |
| 5th | Nick Kurtz | 398 |
| 6th | Michael Busch | 394 |
| 7th | Nico Hoerner | 393 |
| 8th | Bryan Reynolds | 392 |
| 9th | Zach Neto | 391 |
| 10th | Pete Alonso | 389 |
| 11th | Ivan Herrera | 388 |
| 12th | Yordan Alvarez | 388 |
| 13th | Bo Bichette | 387 |
| 14th | Andy Pages | 385 |
| 15th | Pete Crow-Armstrong | 385 |
| 16th | Trea Turner | 385 |
| 17th | Sal Stewart | 383 |
| 18th | Kevin McGonigle | 382 |
| 19th | Fernando Tatis Jr. | 381 |
| 20th | Freddie Freeman | 380 |
| 21st | Kyle Schwarber | 380 |
| 22nd | Matt Olson | 379 |
| 23rd | Miguel Vargas | 379 |
| 24th | Brice Turang | 379 |
| 25th | Julio Rodriguez | 378 |
| 26th | Xavier Edwards | 377 |
| 27th | Junior Caminero | 377 |
| 28th | Otto Lopez | 377 |
| 29th | Shohei Ohtani | 377 |
| 30th | Daylen Lile | 376 |
