MLB's best hitter? Why Astros' Yordan Alvarez is second to none right now

Yordan Alvarez of the Astros is currently positioned as the premier hitter in the American League. He leads the league with 29 home runs and 55 RBIs. Additionally, his .313 batting average has resulted in a swap of the first and second positions with Yandy Díaz. These statistics establish Alvarez as a dominant force in MLB, currently standing second to none among his peers in the American League hitting categories.