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Examining the expected (and unexpected) early-season stat leaders
- Three weeks into 2026, Mike Trout leads MLB in runs scored, signaling a strong early form after past injuries.
- Home runs are led by Aaron Judge and Jordan Walker early, with Walker's pace described as a notable breakout.
- Andy Pages posts a remarkable .409 batting average with 20 RBIs, marking a high-impact start for the Dodgers.
- Oneil Cruz leads in stolen bases (nine), continuing his aggressive base-running approach.
- Yordan Alvarez tops OPS and FanGraphs WAR, reflecting elite offensive production for the Astros.
- Max Fried has logged the most innings among qualifiers (33 1/3), anchoring the Yankees' rotation.
- Jacob Misiorowski leads NL pitchers with 33 strikeouts, quickly establishing himself as a power pitcher.
- José Soriano posts an extremely low ERA and WHIP, signaling dominant early-season pitching for the Angels.
- Mason Miller and Paul Sewald top saves early, showing different closer profiles for the Padres and D-backs.
- Cam Schlittler leads FanGraphs WAR early, suggesting rapid ascent to an ace-level role for the Yankees.
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