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MLB Plate Appearances Leaders

MLB Plate Appearances Leaders

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