Which Player Will Take the Crown for Home Runs in 2026?
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We’re excited to bring you another engaging Reacts survey! This week, we want to hear your thoughts on which player you believe will emerge as the leader in home runs for the Brewers in 2026.
Looking back at the 2025 season, the Brewers found themselves struggling with power, finishing 22nd in the league with a total of 166 home runs as a group. Notably, no individual player managed to exceed the impressive milestone of 30 home runs. Christian Yelich was the standout player, leading the team with 29 home runs, followed closely by Jackson Chourio with 21, Brice Turang at 18, and William Contreras who contributed 17 home runs. Other players like Sal Frelick and Rhys Hoskins each added 12 to the tally, and both Caleb Durbin and Isaac Collins along with Andrew Vaughn chipped in with nine homers apiece.
It's worth noting that Vaughn's nine home runs came in just 64 games. If he had maintained that pace over a full season, he could have reached a remarkable total of 23 home runs. However, all of Vaughn’s homers were hit during his first month and a half with the team, and he did not add any more during the regular season after August 16, though he did manage to hit two in the postseason.
Contreras’ contribution of 17 home runs might also warrant a closer look, as he played through a finger injury that likely impacted his performance at the plate, sapping some of his power production.
Given these considerations, I’ve selected Yelich, Chourio, Vaughn, and Contreras as the primary candidates for this poll. Additionally, there’s an option for "someone else" if you have a different player in mind. Who do you foresee leading the Brewers in home runs in 2026? Cast your vote in the poll below, and don’t forget to check back later this week for the results!
