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Brandon Marsh leads Phillies in batting title race this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:46 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Brandon Marsh leads Phillies in batting title race this season

Summary

Brandon Marsh has emerged as one of the top hitters in Major League Baseball, leading the Philadelphia Phillies with a.322 batting average and 76 hits this season as of June 15, 2026. His performance positions him as a contender for a batting title after teammate Trea Turner won it last year, marking the Phillies' first in 68 years. Marsh's main competition includes Miami Marlins' Otto Lopez and San Francisco Giants' Jung Hoo Lee, while he could potentially earn a spot in the All-Star game next month at Citizens Bank Park. If the season ended today, Marsh would surpass Turner's batting average, making him a strong candidate for recognition amidst other skilled outfielders in the National League.

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•Brandon Marsh has a.322 batting average and leads the Phillies in hits.
•Marsh may become the starting left fielder for the NL All-Star team in July.
•Marsh competes against Otto Lopez and Jung Hoo Lee for the batting title.
•Turner won the Phillies' first batting title since 1958 last season.
•Marsh's average currently exceeds Turner's from last season by 18 points.

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11:46 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies' Brandon Marsh's breakout year positions him to win a valuable award

What they're saying

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Brandon Marsh's surprise season with the Philadelphia Phillies could help him bring home another batting title after not having one for 68 years before last season.
— Yahoo Sports

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