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Rice second in latest Hitter Power Rankings

The 2026 Division Series, which are set to begin Saturday, will feature a ton of difference-making hitters. Some sluggers helped their teams battle through the Wild Card Series, while others’ clubs received a first-round bye and will be fresh for…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 2:11 AM
Rice second in latest Hitter Power Rankings
Key Things to Know
  • Junior Caminero ranked first in MLB.com's 2026 Division Series Hitter Power Rankings.
  • Yankees slugger Ben Rice placed second after hitting two home runs in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series.
  • Fernando Tatis Jr., Shohei Ohtani, and Jake Bauers rounded out the top five hitters.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero took the top spot in MLB.com's 2026 Division Series Hitter Power Rankings. The 23-year-old earned the ranking after hitting 42 home runs with an .884 OPS to lead Tampa Bay to the top seed in the American League. New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice ranked second on the list, followed by San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. in third place.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani placed fourth due to knee and biceps issues that limited his second-half production. Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers rounded out the top five after posting an .873 OPS during the regular season. Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was not considered for the rankings due to uncertainty surrounding his right calf injury.

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