Following our look at the American League, it’s time to turn our attention to the National League and the players making the strongest offensive cases for a trip to Philadelphia for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.
With approximately a month remaining before All-Star selections are finalized, these players have separated themselves as some of the most productive hitters on their respective clubs. While some appear destined for a roster spot, others still have work to do as they look to strengthen their candidacies during the final stretch before the Midsummer Classic.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Ketel Marte
Ildemaro Vargas – .295 BA, 9 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 37 RBI
Corbin Carroll – .287 BA, 13 2B, 8 3B, 7 HR, 28 RBI, 7 SB
Atlanta Braves
Matt Olson – .261 BA, 18 2B, 16 HR, 45 RBI
Drake Baldwin – .303 BA, 6 2B, 13 HR, 38 RBI
Michael Harris II – .307 BA, 6 2B, 13 HR, 36 RBI
Chicago Cubs
Ian Happ – .230 BA, 10 2B, 13 HR, 31 RBI
Nico Hoerner – .252 BA, 13 Doubles, 4 HR, 33 RBI, 11 SB
Cincinnati Reds
Elly De La Cruz – .280 BA, 13 2B, 2 3B, 12 HR, 37 RBI, 10 SB
Sal Stewart – .258 BA, 11 2B, 12 HR, 37 RBI, 10 SB
JJ Bleday – .306 BA, 8 2B, 1 3B, 10 HR, 27 RBI
Colorado Rockies
Hunter Goodman – .239 BA, 9 2B, 13 HR, 23 RBI
Mickey Moniak – .280 BA, 9 2B, 2 3B, 12 HR, 28 RBI
Los Angeles Dodgers
Max Muncy – .257 BA, 6 2B, 14 HR, 21 RBI
Andy Pages – .294 BA, 13 2B, 1 3B, 13 HR, 50 RBI
Shohei Ohtani – .280 BA, 12 2B, 1 3B, 10 HR, 31 RBI
Freddie Freeman – .271 BA, 15 2B, 1 3B, 8 HR, 29 RBI
Miami Marlins
Otto Lopez – .333 BA, 15 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR, 24 RBI
Xavier Edwards – .310 BA, 11 2B, 4 3B, 6 HR, 20 RBI
Liam Hicks – .264 BA, 5 2B, 11 HR, 45 RBI
Milwaukee Brewers
William Contreras – .292 BA, 10 2B, 4 HR, 35 RBI
Brice Turang – .270 BA, 12 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 33 RBI
Jake Bauers – .277 BA, 10 2B, 9 HR, 33 RBI
New York Mets
Juan Soto – .305 BA, 4 2B, 1 3B, 13 HR, 29 RBI
Carson Benge – .253 BA, 9 2B, 4 HR, 21 RBI, 9 SB
Philadelphia Phillies
Kyle Schwarber – .234 BA, 9 2B, 1 3B, 22 HR, 39 RBI
Bryce Harper – .261 BA, 10 2B, 1 3B, 13 HR, 34 RBI
Brandon Marsh – .317 BA, 10 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 24 RBI
Pittsburgh Pirates
Oneil Cruz – .255 BA, 10 2B, 13 HR, 41 RBI, 19 SB
Bryan Reynolds – .276 BA, 12 2B, 2 3B, 6 HR, 38 RBI
Brandon Lowe – .260 BA, 12 2B, 1 3B, 14 HR, 37 RBI
San Diego Padres
Manny Machado – .174 BA, 6 2B, 10 HR, 30 RBI
Jackson Merrill – .209 BA, 11 2B, 5 HR, 31 RBI, 10 SB
Gavin Sheets – .245 BA, 10 2B, 9 HR, 23 RBI
San Francisco Giants
Willy Adames – .239 BA, 17 2B, 1 3B, 8 HR, 23 RBI
Rafael Devers – .251 BA, 18 2B, 1 3B, 7 HR, 30 RBI
Casey Schmitt – .289 BA, 12 2B, 1 3B, 12 HR, 33 RBI
St. Louis Cardinals
Jordan Walker – .284 BA, 11 2B, 15 HR, 43 RBI
Alec Burleson – .281 BA, 13 2B, 7 HR, 38 RBI
Washington Nationals
James Wood – .272 BA, 15 2B, 16 HR, 39 RBI, 10 SB
CJ Abrams – .294 BA, 13 2B, 2 3B, 12 HR, 47 RBI
The National League features no shortage of star power, from established superstars like Shohei Ohtani, Bryce Harper, Juan Soto, and Freddie Freeman to emerging talents such as Carson Benge, Drake Baldwin, James Wood, and Sal Stewart.
However, the All-Star race is far from settled. With roughly a month of baseball still to be played before selections are finalized, a hot streak or breakout performance could dramatically change the outlook for several players currently on the fringe of consideration.
For now, these hitters have positioned themselves among the leading offensive candidates from their respective clubs, but the road to Philadelphia remains open, and every at-bat between now and July could make the difference between watching from home and taking the field at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.
