The MLB regular season is in full swing, and several sluggers have hit the ground running to start the year. They will take the field again on Saturday, looking to continue performing in the same vein.
Let’s look at the top hits and total base props.
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Today’s best MLB Hits Prop Bets
#5: James Wood 1+ -205
Since making his big league debut in 2024, James Wood has made a name for himself as a promising hitter.
The young slugger is batting .250, with 26 hits to his name.
#4: Juan Soto 1+ -224
Juan Soto missed 15 games due to a calf injury, and it was clear for all to see how much the New York Mets missed him. The Dominican slugger is batting .317 with 13 hits.
#3: Adley Rutschman 1+ -241
After a frustrating 2025 season, Adley Rutschman has started the 2026 campaign well.
The catcher is batting .341 with 15 hits.
#2: Bo Bichette 2+ +162
Signing a bumper three-year, $126 million deal to join the New York Mets over the winter, Bo Bichette’s time in Queens has not started how he would have hoped. However, he does have 26 hits to his name, and we could see him get a few more on Saturday.
#1: Jackson Merrill 2+ +101
Jackson Merrill has been excellent for the San Diego Padres since his debut in 2024, and the outfielder has 20 hits to his name for the year.
We could further improve his numbers on Saturday.
Today’s best Total Base Prop bets
#5: Francisco Alvarez 2+ 150
Francisco Alvarez has enjoyed success at the plate in the early part of the season and the Venezuelan could be on track to achieve two or more bases on Saturday.
#4: Pete Alonso 2+ +150
Signing a five-year, $155 million deal to join the Baltimore Orioles after a 38-homer year with the New York Mets, Pete Alonso has started the 2026 season a touch slower than fans would have hoped.
We could see him hit his way to two or more bases on Saturday.
#3: Josh Naylor 2+ +122
One of the protagonists of the Seattle Mariners successful 2025 season, Josh Naylor has 19 hits to his name this year. The first baseman will be looking for more success at the plate on Saturday.
#2: Shohei Ohtani 3+ +111
One of the most consistent hitters in the majors, it is no surprise to see Shohei Ohtani make this list.
The four-time MVP award winner has 23 hits to his name this year.
#1: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 2+ -104
Despite the Blue Jays’ slow start to the campaign, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is hitting just like he was in the 2025 postseason, boasting a .323 batting average and 30 hits.
Edited by Raghav Mehta
