Mlb 2024 Home Run Leaders. Batting average on balls in play a measure of a player's batting average exclusively on balls hit into the field of play, removing outcomes not affected by the opposing defense. See who leads the league in batting average, home runs, runs batted in, hits, on base percentage, slugging.

 — not unlike the iconic space race, there are two figures leading the mlb home run race in 2024. Jackson merrill has smashed the most homers by a rookie this season, with 21 home runs.