PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has joined elite company with his productive, run-producing month.
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Arizona Diamondbacks’ Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) steps up to the plate against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field in Phoenix on June 1, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Gurriel Jr. has been on a tear in August, with game-tying home runs and two walk-offs under his belt. What has made him effective in this stretch for the D-Backs is his league-leading 32 RBIs this month.
With five games remaining, the outfielder has a chance to surpass Luis Gonzalez for the most RBIs in a calendar month for the Diamondbacks. Gonzalez is second with 35 RBIs from June 2001. J.D. Martinez holds the record with 36 from September 2017.
In August, Gurriel Jr. is batting .258 with seven home runs and 24 hits to go along with his 32 RBI.
Aug 5, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) hits a home run in the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
According to MLB Network analyst Yonder Alonso, Gurriel Jr.’s season splits against fastballs 95 mph or faster and breaking balls are nearly identical, slugging .490 and .472, respectively.
He also has six home runs off fastballs 95 mph or faster and eight off breaking balls. Fourteen of his 19 home runs this season have come against those pitch types.
Aug 17, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) celebrates his home run with left outfielder Jake McCarthy (31) in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Alonso breaks down what has worked for the Diamondbacks’ outfielder and his adjustments since he first came into the league in 2018.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is putting together one of the most productive months in @Dbacks history! 🐍@YonderalonsoU breaks down his recent surge and what has been working for Gurriel Jr. at the dish. pic.twitter.com/XYApXEbA4W
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) August 27, 2025
Gurriel Jr.’s timely power and consistent production have made him one of the team’s most impactful hitters this August, possibly leading the D-Backs to a playoff push.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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