Luis Arraez Wins Third Consecutive Batting Title with .314 Average for Padres

Sep 29, 2024, 08:41 PM

Luis Arraez has made history by becoming the first player in MLB history to win three consecutive batting titles with three different teams: the Twins, Marlins, and Padres. Arraez secured his third title with a batting average of .314, outperforming Shohei Ohtani's .309. This season, Arraez also achieved his second consecutive 200-hit season, joining an elite group of players who have recorded 200+ hits with fewer than 30 walks and strikeouts. The Padres clinched homefield advantage in the postseason with a 5-3 win over Arizona at Petco Park.