While logging a hit may not be the flashiest play in MLB, stringing several of them together is a surefire way to win a ballgame. On Friday, all thirty MLB teams will be in action to kick off another weekend of play.
Today, we will be using odds supplied by DraftKings sportsbooks to help examine the top hit probability leaders around MLB for August 9. Keep reading to see which stars you might want to back.
MLB Hit Prop Leaders - August 9
Aaron Judge: Over 0.5 -240
With 41 home runs and 104 RBIs on the season already, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge leads MLB in both categories. A .321 hitter on the season, Judge has failed to record a hit in just one of his past six games. Though he was certainly quiet in his team's recent series against the Angels, Judge has 28 hits in 28 career games against the Rangers, who will visit the Bronx this weekend.
"Aaron Judge is on an insane run right now" - Baseball Quotes
Anthony Santander: Over 0.5 -245
After his two-homer showing against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, O's outfielder Anthony Santander reached a career-high 34 home runs, which also leads his club. In addition to setting the career-high, the Venezuelan's .849 OPS is the highest of any full season of his career.
Zach Neto: Over 1.5 +195
During the Los Angeles Angels' recent series against the Yankees, MLB sophomore Zach Neto showed up in a big way. In three games, the LA catcher hit 2 home runs and 9 RBIs, including a grand slam. Now a .266/.330/.463 hitter on the season, the 23-year-old's 1.820 OPS over the past seven days leads the American League.
"Zach Neto grand salami" - Dillard Barnhart
Vladimir Guerrero: Over 1.5 +145
Over the past two weeks, nobody in MLB has topped Vladimir Guerrero Jr's .532 batting average. Now a .321/.394/.551 hitter on the season, Vladdy's 76 RBIs also put him on pace to record his most since 2021. On Friday, the Jays will play the Oakland Athletics, against whom Guerrero Jr. has hit a career .313 with 3 home runs and 12 RBIs in 25 career games.
"Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a single shy of the cycle" - MLB
Otto Lopez: Under 1.5 -265
25-year-old Otto Lopez has emerged as a serious speed threat for the Miami Marlins this season. Now 11-for-12 in steal attempts, Lopez has also connected for 3 home runs and 19 RBIs in 72 games for Miami this season.
Note: Odds subject to change