MLB belt · 2018 · Belt MVP
Edwin Encarnación
Cleveland Indians · 38 hits in 35 belt games, 15 wins, 8 title-winning games. The most hits across the season's belt games.
174Belt games with box scores
90Title changes
763Players
26Different holders
Who showed up when the MLB belt was on the line in 2018. Counting only belt games. The season's belt games →
Hits
| 1 | Edwin EncarnaciónGuardians | 38 |
| 2 | Michael BrantleyGuardians | 36 |
| 3 | Francisco LindorGuardians | 34 |
| 4 | José RamírezGuardians | 32 |
| 5 | Javier BáezCubs | 30 |
| 6 | Ozzie AlbiesBraves | 29 |
| 7 | Yonder AlonsoGuardians | 28 |
| 8 | Dansby SwansonBraves | 28 |
Home runs
| 1 | Francisco LindorGuardians | 11 |
| 2 | Edwin EncarnaciónGuardians | 9 |
| 3 | Khris DavisAthletics | 7 |
| 4 | George SpringerAstros | 7 |
| 5 | Eddie RosarioTwins | 7 |
| 6 | Matt CarpenterCardinals | 6 |
| 7 | Eugenio SuárezReds | 6 |
| 8 | Ozzie AlbiesBraves | 6 |
RBIs
| 1 | Edwin EncarnaciónGuardians | 26 |
| 2 | Javier BáezCubs | 23 |
| 3 | Francisco LindorGuardians | 20 |
| 4 | Eduardo EscobarTwins | 17 |
| 5 | Khris DavisAthletics | 17 |
| 6 | Eugenio SuárezReds | 17 |
| 7 | George SpringerAstros | 16 |
| 8 | Adam DuvallReds | 16 |
Strikeouts (pitching)
| 1 | Corey KluberGuardians | 57 |
| 2 | Mike ClevingerGuardians | 48 |
| 3 | Sean NewcombBraves | 47 |
| 4 | Carlos CarrascoGuardians | 45 |
| 5 | Trevor BauerGuardians | 43 |
| 6 | Justin VerlanderAstros | 33 |
| 7 | Gerrit ColeAstros | 33 |
| 8 | David PriceRed Sox | 32 |
Runs
| 1 | Francisco LindorGuardians | 25 |
| 2 | Ozzie AlbiesBraves | 23 |
| 3 | Edwin EncarnaciónGuardians | 22 |
| 4 | José RamírezGuardians | 20 |
| 5 | Mookie BettsRed Sox | 19 |
| 6 | Joey VottoReds | 17 |
| 7 | Michael BrantleyGuardians | 17 |
| 8 | Freddie FreemanBraves | 16 |
Innings pitched
| 1 | Mike ClevingerGuardians | 46.6 |
| 2 | Corey KluberGuardians | 43.300000000000004 |
| 3 | David PriceRed Sox | 35.5 |
| 4 | Carlos CarrascoGuardians | 34.5 |
| 5 | Sean NewcombBraves | 34.2 |
| 6 | Justin VerlanderAstros | 32.1 |
| 7 | Trevor BauerGuardians | 30.900000000000002 |
| 8 | Sean ManaeaAthletics | 28.2 |
Most belt games
| 1 | Edwin EncarnaciónGuardians | 35 |
| 2 | José RamírezGuardians | 35 |
| 3 | Francisco LindorGuardians | 34 |
| 4 | Jason KipnisGuardians | 33 |
| 5 | Yonder AlonsoGuardians | 31 |
| 6 | Michael BrantleyGuardians | 31 |
| 7 | Ian KinslerRed Sox | 28 |
| 8 | Yan GomesGuardians | 26 |
Most belt-game wins
| 1 | Ian KinslerRed Sox | 17 |
| 2 | Jackie Bradley Jr.Red Sox | 16 |
| 3 | Edwin EncarnaciónGuardians | 15 |
| 4 | Yonder AlonsoGuardians | 15 |
| 5 | Andrew BenintendiRed Sox | 15 |
| 6 | J.D. MartinezRed Sox | 15 |
| 7 | José RamírezGuardians | 14 |
| 8 | Jason KipnisGuardians | 14 |
Title-winning games
| 1 | Ian KinslerRed Sox | 8 |
| 2 | Nick MarkakisBraves | 8 |
| 3 | Edwin EncarnaciónGuardians | 8 |
| 4 | Freddie FreemanBraves | 8 |
| 5 | Yonder AlonsoGuardians | 8 |
| 6 | Jason KipnisGuardians | 8 |
| 7 | José RamírezGuardians | 8 |
| 8 | Ender InciarteBraves | 8 |
Best single belt game (H)
| 5 | Starlin Castrovs. Washington Nationals · Aug 19, 2018 |
| 5 | Dee Strange-Gordonvs. Oakland Athletics · May 1, 2018 |
| 4 | Nelson Cruzvs. Cleveland Indians · Apr 28, 2018 |
| 4 | Jason Heywardvs. Cincinnati Reds · Jun 21, 2018 |
| 4 | Jose Altuvevs. Cleveland Indians · May 27, 2018 |
| 4 | Marwin Gonzalezvs. Cleveland Indians · Oct 6, 2018 |
| 4 | Ryan Flahertyvs. Philadelphia Phillies · Mar 31, 2018 |
| 4 | Andrelton Simmonsvs. Seattle Mariners · May 5, 2018 |
Box scores: MLB's Stats API (statsapi.mlb.com). HA, ER, K are pitching.