Burleson, Stewart, and Crow-Armstrong Led MLB in RBIs
The trio of NL Central sluggers currently maintains the top three positions in the league for RBIs.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Baseball
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Alec Burleson, Sal Stewart, and Pete Crow-Armstrong have solidified their status as the top three run-producers in Major League Baseball. The NL Central stars hold 111, 109, and 105 RBIs respectively as the 2026 season concludes.
Why it matters
The performance of these players marks a potential historic shift in divisional dominance as they compete to become the first top-three RBI finishers from the same division. Their collective output highlights a highly productive year for the NL Central.
Alec Burleson leads with 111 RBIs, followed by Sal Stewart at 109 and Pete Crow-Armstrong at 105. Other league leaders include Pete Alonso with 102, Jordan Walker with 100, and Yordan Alvarez with 99.
The players
Alec Burleson
He is currently a top-performing hitter leading the major leagues in runs batted in.
Sal Stewart
He ranks second in the league in RBIs as part of a highly productive NL Central offensive group.
Pete Crow-Armstrong
He holds the third position in the RBI standings and is vying to secure his current ranking through the end of the season.
Pete Alonso
He is a notable slugger who reached the milestone of 300 career home runs during the 2026 season.
Milwaukee Brewers
The franchise currently holds a strong 95-58 record as the regular season reaches its conclusion.
The details
The trio has outperformed the rest of the league, with Pete Alonso also hitting a significant milestone by reaching his 300th career home run. Meanwhile, the Brewers continue to pace the competition with an impressive 95-58 record.
Timeline
Divisional play in MLB began in 1969.
The trio entered September 18, 2026, leading all of MLB in RBIs.
Season Trajectory
This concentration of talent from a single division suggests a historic shift in how offensive production is distributed across the league. It complicates the playoff picture by centralizing elite run production within the NL Central race.
The tight race between the top three sluggers impacts fantasy baseball standings as managers scramble to project final RBI totals. Pete Crow-Armstrong faces the most pressure to maintain his ranking during the final stretch of the season.
The takeaway
The performance of these three players highlights an exceptional era of offensive output within the NL Central. Fans should track the final regular season games to see if this trio can sustain their record-setting pace.
Further reading
For more on league-wide performance, visit the Baseball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MLB.
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