Gabriel Moreno secures Diamondbacks' first batting title in franchise history
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Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Gabriel Moreno won the first batting title in Diamondbacks history on September 27, 2026, finishing the season with a.311 batting average. He did not participate in the final game against the San Diego Padres due to a left hamstring injury. Moreno's average narrowly eclipsed Luis Arraez of the Philadelphia Phillies, who finished at.310. The Diamondbacks had previously come close to a batting title on two occasions but had not secured one until now. The team was eliminated from playoff contention prior to the conclusion of their season finale following a loss in the wild-card race.
- •Moreno's.311 average edges out Luis Arraez's.310.
- •Diamondbacks eliminated from playoff contention before the final game.
- •Moreno is the first catcher to win a batting title since 2012.
- •Two previous Diamondbacks players finished as runner-ups for the title.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno wins 1st batting title in franchise history
"The Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno won the first batting title in franchise history, though he did not wrap it up the way he would have liked.
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