NL Top Players of July: Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Hitters and Pitchers

Gold Medal Pitcher – Paul Skenes, Pirates

July Stats: 2-1 (5 GS), 0.67 ERA, 27.0 IP, 36 K, 3 BB, 1.2 fWAR

Paul Skenes dominated again, allowing just two earned runs in 27 innings while leading the NL in ERA (0.67) and FIP (1.69). Opponents hit just .184 off him as he tightened his grip on the Cy Young race.

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Bronze Medal Hitter – Kyle Schwarber, Phillies

July Stats: 106 PA, 12 HR, 17 R, 29 RBI, .264/.368/.725, 1 SB, 195 wRC+, 1.2 fWAR

Nobody in MLB left the yard more than Kyle Schwarber in July — his 12 homers and 29 RBI both led the league. His .462 ISO was tops in the NL, and his .452 wOBA ranked third. Now sporting a 162 wRC+ and .957 OPS on the year, the Philadelphia Phillies slugger continues to mash at an elite level in his walk year.

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Silver Medal Hitter – Willy Adames, Giants

July Stats: 102 PA, 7 HR, 19 R, 21 RBI, .337/.422/.674, 206 wRC+, 1.8 fWAR

After a rocky start to his San Francisco Giants career, Willy Adames finally found his groove. He posted a 1.096 OPS in July — second only to Kyle Stowers in the NL — while ranking second in wRC+ (206) and wOBA (.461). He nearly matched his April–June home run total (9) in just one month, going deep seven times.

The Giants didn’t turn it into a winning month, but San Francisco will gladly take their $182 million shortstop swinging like this in the second half.

Gold Medal Hitter – Kyle Stowers, Marlins

July Stats: 91 PA, 10 HR, 16 R, 20 RBI, .364/.451/.818, 2 SB, 240 wRC+, 1.8 fWAR

Kyle Stowers didn’t just show up in July — he owned the month. The Miami Marlins’ breakout outfielder, fresh off his first All-Star nod, led the NL in wRC+ (240) and wOBA (.516) while tying for the league lead in fWAR. He slugged .818 for the month, ripped 10 homers, and added five doubles to help fuel Miami’s 15–10 record.

Now sitting sixth in MLB with a 160 wRC+ on the season, Stowers has gone from under-the-radar breakout to one of the most dangerous bats in the game.

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Just Missed – Cristopher Sánchez, Phillies

July Stats: 3-1 (5 GS), 1.95 ERA, 37.0 IP, 36 K, 5 BB, 1.1 fWAR

Cristopher Sánchez threw more innings than anyone in the NL in July and paired it with a sub-2.00 ERA. The Philadelphia Phillies hurler SIERA (2.49) was third in the league, and he continues to rank among the NL’s top arms in 2025.

Bronze Medal Pitcher – Nick Lodolo, Reds

July Stats: 3-1 (5 GS), 1.89 ERA, 33.1 IP, 38 K, 4 BB, 1.0 fWAR

Nick Lodolo led the NL in strikeouts (38) for July and posted a 0.75 WHIP, second only to Eury Pérez. After a shaky start to the season, the talented lefty has found his stride at the perfect time for the Cincinnati Reds' wild card chase.

Silver Medal Pitcher – Eury Pérez, Marlins

July Stats: 3-1 (5 GS), 1.29 ERA, 28.0 IP, 32 K, 5 BB, 1.1 fWAR

Back from Tommy John surgery, Eury Pérez was electric in July. He led the NL in WHIP (0.64) and opponent batting average (.135) while ranking second in FIP (2.02). The Miami Marlins' playoff push is getting a boost from its young ace.

Gold Medal Pitcher – Paul Skenes, Pirates

July Stats: 2-1 (5 GS), 0.67 ERA, 27.0 IP, 36 K, 3 BB, 1.2 fWAR

Paul Skenes dominated again, allowing just two earned runs in 27 innings while leading the NL in ERA (0.67) and FIP (1.69). Opponents hit just .184 off him as he tightened his grip on the Cy Young race.

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