Big Bats means Big Money – MLB’s Hottest Hitters

The 2009 MLB regular season is moving right along in the BetOnline Sportsbook and avid MLB betting enthusiasts everywhere can get a good jump on the week’s wagering with this in-depth look at the hottest hitters – and hottest hitting teams – in the major leagues.

It’s no coincidence that red-hot hitters and good-hitting teams generally sit at or near the top of their respective division standings and a glimpse at the following statistics backs that fact up as nine of the league’s top 15 hitters – are on teams that have better than .500 records – and eight of the top 10 hitting teams are also currently at .500 or better.

With those fast facts in mind and a full slate of MLB games taking place in the BetOnline Sportsbook tonight, here are the league’s bets hitters and hitting teams.

Top 15 Hitters

1. Kevin Youkilis BOS – 35 H 6HR 20 RBI .407

2. Miguel Cabrera DET – 35 H 5HR 17 RBI .393

3. Carlos Beltran NYM – 34 H 2HR 14 RBI .391

4. Victor Martinez CLE – 38 H 5HR 13RBI

5. Alberto Jose Callapso KC – 30 H 1HR 9 RBI .380

6. Jason Bartlett TB – 32 H 3HR 8 RBI .368

7. Evan Longoria TB – 35 H 7HR 30 RBI .365

8. Robinson Cano NYY – 37 H 5HR 17 RBI .363

9. Joey Votto CIN – 33 H 3HR 13 RBI .363

10. Aaron Hill TOR – 43 H 6HR 22 RBI .361

11. Raul Ibanez PHI – 31 H 8HR 21 RBI .360

12. Nick Markakis BAL 34 H 3HR 24 RBI .358

13. Albert Pujols 31 H 9 HR 29 RBI .356

14. Adam Jones BAL 33 H 5HR 19 RBI .355

15. Manny Ramirez LA 29 H 5HR 15 RBI .349

Top 10 Hitting Teams

Toronto .292

LA Dodgers .284

NY Mets .284

LA Angels .283

St. Louis .280

Texas .277

NY Yankees .277

Boston .277

Tampa Bay .271

Detroit .270