Who will be the Brewers' home run king in 2026? It's a question that sparks debate among fans, especially after a 2025 season where the team's power numbers left much to be desired. But here's where it gets interesting: despite finishing 22nd in the league with 166 home runs, no single Brewer managed to crack the 30-homer barrier. Christian Yelich led the charge with 29, but the rest of the lineup fell short, with Jackson Chourio (21), Brice Turang (18), and William Contreras (17) rounding out the top performers. Even newcomers like Sal Frelick, Rhys Hoskins, and Caleb Durbin failed to reach 20, while Isaac Collins and Andrew Vaughn chipped in with nine each.
And this is the part most people miss: Vaughn's nine homers came in just 64 games, projecting to a 23-homer pace over a full season. However, his power surge was short-lived, as he went homerless from mid-August through the end of the regular season (though he did hit two in the postseason). Similarly, Contreras' 17-homer output might be an anomaly, given the finger injury that plagued him throughout the year, potentially sapping his power at the plate.
So, who's the frontrunner for 2026? We've narrowed it down to Yelich, Chourio, Vaughn, and Contreras, but don't count out the 'someone else' option just yet. Here's the controversial part: Could a breakout season from a young player like Frelick or Turang shake things up? Or might the Brewers make a move in free agency to bolster their power lineup? We want to hear from you! Vote in the poll below and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Will Yelich reclaim his throne, or is there a dark horse candidate waiting in the wings? Stay tuned for the results later this week, and don't forget to sign up for our weekly SB Nation Reacts surveys here to join the conversation!
