MLB RBI Leader Betting Guide

Betting on Major League Baseball is always fun, but betting on the MLB RBI leader can take the excitement to a whole new level. In fact, that’s precisely why we created this guide.

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Runs batted in play a key role in baseball games, adding an extra dimension for bettors. If you want to learn how to bet on the MLB RBI leader, you’ve come to the right place.

How to Bet on the MLB RBI Leader

A run batted in occurs when a player hits a batted ball that results in a runner on base progressing to home plate to score a run. An RBI can be achieved by striking a single, double, triple or home run, or even being hit by a pitch when the bases are loaded.

The MLB RBI leader betting market is a season-long market. Before the start of each season, the bookies will announce the top contenders and reveal their odds. All you need to do is decide which player you think will register the most RBIs during the regular season.

MLB recognizes the RBI leader in each league – the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). Most sportsbooks will allow you to bet on the RBI leader in each league, as well as the overall leader across both leagues.

We also recommend keeping your eyes peeled for MLB RBI leader props and specials. The leading baseball sportsbooks enable you to predict unique aspects of the market, such as the leader’s RBI tally, team and nationality.

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MLB RBI Leader Betting Trends

Let’s take a look at some MLB RBI leader betting trends and facts. Now that you’re up to speed on how the market works, you need to familiarize yourself with some useful stats to support your wagers.

• Hack Wilson (191) holds the record for most RBIs in a single season, having achieved the feat with the Chicago Cubs of the National League in 1930.
• In 1931, Lou Gehrig (185) set the American League record while representing the New York Yankees.
• Cap Anson (8) holds the record for the most RBI titles, having achieved eight in the space of 12 seasons in the NL.
• Babe Ruth (6) and Honus Wagner (5) find themselves second and third on the all-time RBI titles leaderboard.
• Since 2007, Nolan Arenado and Jose Abreu have been the only players to win back-to-back RBI titles.
• Between 2020 and 2023, the Atlanta Braves produced three of the four RBI leaders in the NL.
• Between 2012 and 2023, nine different franchises produced the RBI leader in the AL.

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Recent MLB RBI Leaders

• 2023: Kyle Tucker (AL) / Matt Olson (NL)
• 2022: Aaron Judge (AL) / Pete Alonso (NL)
• 2021: Salvador Perez (AL) / Adam Duvall (NL)
• 2020: Jose Abreu (AL) / Marcell Ozuna (NL)
• 2019: Jose Abreu (AL) / Anthony Rendon (NL)
• 2018: J.D. Martinez (AL) / Javier Baez (NL)
• 2017: Nelson Cruz (AL) / Giancarlo Stanton (NL)
• 2016: Edwin Encarnacion (AL) / Nolan Arenado (NL)
• 2015: Josh Donaldson (AL) / Nolan Arenado (NL)
• 2014: Mike Trout (AL) / Adrian Gonzalez (NL)