Dominicans Dominate MLB 2026: 16 Stars in Top 100, 3 in the Top 10

Santo Domingo – The Dominican Republic continues to consolidate its position as a baseball powerhouse, with an impressive presence in the ranking of the top 100 players in Major League Baseball. A total of 16 Dominican players were included in the list compiled by MLB Network for the 2026 season, highlighting their performance and projection.

Dominicans at the Top

In this select group, three Dominicans shone by placing in the top ten:

José Ramírez in the fifth position The Dominican representation grew with new additions such as Geraldo Perdomo, Cristopher Sánchez, Jeremy Peña, Elly de la Cruz, Freddy Peralta, and Framber Valdez. The ranking is led by the Japanese Shohei Ohtani, followed by Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., Cal Raleigh and José Ramírez.

Latina Presence

In addition to the outstanding Dominican participation, the list included the presence of other Latin American countries:

• Venezuela with seven players
• Cuba with three
• Puerto Rico with two
• Panama with one

Dominicans in the MLB Network Top 100 (2026)

• 5. José Ramírez, 3B, Guardians (2025: 9)
• 6. Juan Soto, RF, Mets (2025: 4)
• 10. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B, Blue Jays (2025: 13)
• 15. Fernando Tatis Jr., RF, Padres (2025: 22)
• 16. Julio Rodríguez, CF, Mariners (2025: 23)
• 19. Ketel Marte, 2B, D-backs (2025: 18)
• 24. Geraldo Perdomo, SS, D-backs (did not appear in 2025)
• 29. Cristopher Sánchez, SP, Phillies (did not appear in 2025)
• 34. Manny Machado, 3B, Padres (2025: 29)
• 39. Junior Caminero, 3B, Rays (did not appear in 2025)
• 46. Rafael Devers, DH, Giants (2025: 21)
• 49. Jeremy Peña, SS, Astros (did not appear in 2025)
• 52. Elly de la Cruz, SS, Reds (did not appear in 2025)
• 63. Freddy Peralta, SP, Mets (did not appear in 2025)
• 80. Framber Valdez, SP, free agent (2025: 45)
• 86. Willy Adames, SS, Giants (2025: 41)

The MLB Network team used a different methodology than “The Shredder” for this ranking.

Featured Seasons

For José Ramírez, this is the fourth time he has ranked among the top ten, and his first time in the top 5, after completing his third 30-30 season (30 home runs and 44 stolen bases). He was a finalist for the Most Valuable Player for the fourth time, reached his seventh All-Star selection, and earned his sixth Silver Slugger Award. Juan Soto, in his first year with the Mets, led the Major Leagues in walks for the fourth time, recorded an on-base percentage of .396, hit 43 home runs and added 38 stolen bases, being the first player in the franchise to achieve a season of 40 home runs and 35 steals. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed a 14-year, US$500 million contract extension, led the Blue Jays to their first divisional title in a decade, and shone in the postseason with a .397 average and eight home runs, being chosen as the Most Valuable Player of the American League Championship Series.