Braves top hitters compete for best batting average as September unfolds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

As the Atlanta Braves compete this September, a close race is developing for the team's top hitter. Matt Olson currently leads with a 124 wRC+, although he has struggled recently, particularly this month. Drake Baldwin follows closely with a 121 wRC+, while Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II round out the contenders, boasting wRC+ of 120 and 119, respectively. Acuña Jr. has shown significant improvement lately, but ongoing performances may dictate the leader for the remainder of the month.
- •Matt Olson leads Braves with a 124 wRC+ despite recent struggles.
- •Drake Baldwin ranks second with 121 wRC+ but has also faced difficulties.
- •Ronald Acuña Jr. is hot in September, showing a 189 wRC+ recently.
- •Michael Harris II struggles with a 60 wRC+ in September.
- •The race for top hitter remains competitive as the season progresses.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Who will finish as the Braves’ top hitter?
"It’s probably going to be one of these four guys
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