MLB Stat Leaders Right Before The All Star Break Plus The Home Run Derby Is Finally Set

MLB Stat Leaders Pre All Star Break

With just two days remaining before the 2026 MLB All-Star Break, the league's biggest stars have put together outstanding first halves. From dominant power hitters to lights out pitchers and the teams leading the playoff race, here's a look at some of the top performers heading into the break.

Home Runs

Player	Team	HRs
Kyle Schwarber	Philadelphia Phillies	32
Yordan Alvarez	Houston Astros	30
Ben Rice	New York Yankees	29

ERA Leaders

Pitcher	Team	ERA
Jacob Misiorowski	Milwaukee Brewers	1.62
Cam Schlittler	New York Yankees	2.01
Chris Sale	Atlanta Braves	2.20

Team Standings Leaders

Team	Record	Win %
Los Angeles Dodgers	61-34	.642
Milwaukee Brewers	59-35	.628
Tampa Bay Rays	55-37	.598

With the All Star Break just around the corner, the race for postseason positioning is beginning to heat up. While Schwarber continues to lead the home run chase, several Cy Young candidates are separating themselves on the mound, and the league's top clubs are looking to carry their momentum into the second half. Every game from here on out will have added significance as contenders prepare for the stretch run toward October.

Home Run Derby Takes Center Stage Monday Night

Before the league's biggest stars meet in Tuesday's All-Star Game, baseball's best sluggers will battle in the 2026 Home Run Derby on Monday night at 8:00 p.m. ET at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. This year's field features two home town heroes along with some new faces, including some emerging young power hitters, all who will look to put on a show in front of the Philadelphia faithful.

2026 Home Run Derby Field

Player	Team
Kyle Schwarber	Philadelphia Phillies
Bryce Harper	Philadelphia Phillies
Junior Caminero	Tampa Bay Rays
Ben Rice	New York Yankees
Jac Caglianone	Kansas City Royals
Willson Contreras	Boston Red Sox
Jordan Walker	St. Louis Cardinals
Munetaka Murakami	Chicago White Sox

With both Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper competing on their home field, Philadelphia fans will have plenty to cheer for as two of the game's biggest stars look to capture the Derby crown. The field also includes rising sluggers like Junior Caminero, Ben Rice, Jac Caglianone, Jordan Walker, and Munetaka Murakami, giving fans a mix of established veterans and the next generation of power hitters. The 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby begins Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET and as always promises to be a marquee event of All-Star Week.