Since time immemorial, humanity has sought to understand and connect with the cosmic energies that govern our universe. Astrology, although considered by many to be a pseudoscience, has millions of followers around the world who believe in the influence of the stars on their lives. In this context, we venture to explore the hypothesis of how the energies of each day of the week could impact the game of Major League Baseball, using statistics from the 2023 MLB season. Although this theory is merely speculative, it is interesting to observe the players’ statistics and reflect on possible correlations.
The Lunatic Power of Mondays (“Moon-day”)
Mondays, a day ruled by the moon, seem to have a unique influence on the performance of some players. Alex Bregman, third baseman for the Houston Astros, leads the Monday hits chart with 29 hits, closely followed by Ronald Acuña and Freddy Freeman with 27 each. In terms of home runs, the Dodgers’ Max Muncy leads the list with 9, followed by Seattle’s Cal Raleigh with 8, and Houston’s Jordan Álvarez with 7.
However, not all players benefit from Monday’s lunar energy. Adolis García stands out negatively, recording 35 strikeouts, followed by Teóscar Hernández with 31 and Nathaniel Lowe with 27. Taking the crown for most effective hitter on Mondays is Phillies third baseman Alex Bohn, with a 1.325 OPS and a .469 batting average.
The Day of the Martians and War
Tuesdays, ruled by Mars, also present their own interesting statistics. Freddy Freeman leads in hits with 37, followed by Ketel Marte (hence his last name) with 36 and Nico Hoerner of the Cubs with 34. In the home run category, Pete Alonso of the Mets leads with 10, closely followed by Ronald Acuña and Ozzie Albies with 9 each.
The Martian energies are negatively affecting some players, such as Kyle Schwarber, who has 38 strikeouts on Tuesdays, followed by Washington’s Lane Thomas with 34 and Miami’s Jake Burger with 32. Seiya Suzuki stands out as the player with the best OPS on Tuesdays, reaching 1.264, followed by San Diego’s Juan Soto with 1.111 and Texas’ Corey Seager with 1.103.
Mercury Wednesdays
Wednesdays, under the influence of Mercury, are taken advantage of by Japanese players. Shohei Ohtani leads the way with an impressive 1.199 OPS, followed by Seiya Suzuki with 1.140. The Atlanta Braves also shine, with Ronald Acuña (39), Ozzie Albies (32), and Austin Riley (32) leading the way in hits this day.
In terms of home runs, Pete Alonso (9), Christian Walker (9), and Nick Castellanos (8) lead the way. However, some players fail to connect with Wednesday’s energy, such as Teóscar Hernández (39 strikeouts), the Rockies’ Ryan McMahon, and Matt Olson, both with 32 strikeouts.
Jupiter Thursday
Thursdays, ruled by Jupiter, show interesting variability in player performance. Baltimore’s Adley Rutschman leads in hits with 27, followed by Toronto’s Bo Bichette with 26 and Freddy Freeman with 24. Matt Olson leads the way as the home run hitter of the day with 9, followed by Minnesota’s Michael Taylor with 7 and Miami’s Jake Burger with 6.
Shohei Ohtani maintains his dominance with the best OPS on Thursdays (1.281), followed by Austin Riley (1.276) and Rafael Devers of the Dominican Republic (1.247). In terms of strikeouts, Toronto’s Matt Chapman leads the list with 29, followed by Kyle Schwarber with 24, and Jack Suwinski of the Pirates with 22.
Venus Fridays
Fridays, ruled by Venus, seem to favor players like Julio Rodríguez of the Mariners, who leads in hits with 39, followed by Kansas City’s Bobby Witt with 37, and Milwaukee’s Carlos Santana with 36. Mookie Betts stands out as the home run hitter of the day with 13, followed by Kyle Schwarber with 10, and Fernando Tatis with 10.
In terms of OPS, Mookie Betts leads with 1.265, followed by Texas’ Corey Seager with 1.200, and Bobby Witt with 1.166. Seattle’s Eugenio Suárez (now in Arizona), St. Louis’ Nolan Gorman, and the White Sox’s Luis Robert lead the way in strikeouts on Fridays with 38, 34, and 34, respectively.
Saturn’s Saturday
Saturdays, a day ruled by Saturn, become a favorable time for Latinos. Luis Arráez leads in hits with 50 (the Venezuelan was the player with the most hits on a weekday), followed by Rafael Devers with 39 and Ronald Acuña with 38. In the home run category, Devers and Matt Olson tie for first place with 10, followed closely by Ronald Acuña with 9.
These three players also excel in OPS on Saturdays, with Devers leading (1.188), followed by Acuña (1.144) and Olson (1.123). The players who strike out the most on Saturdays are José Siri with 43, Kyle Schwarber with 42, and Eugenio Suárez with 40.
Sunday, Sun-Day
Sundays, Sun-Day, present their own notable statistics. Marcus Semien of the Rangers leads in hits with 42, followed by Joey Meneses with 36 and Steven Kwan with 34. In the home run category, Matt Olson takes the crown with 10, followed by Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Schwarber with 9.
Regarding OPS, Cuban Luis Robert leads with 1.175, followed by Matt Olson with 1.122 and Shohei Ohtani with 1.088. Eugenio Suárez, Anthony Volpe, and Austin Riley top the Sunday strikeout list with 42, 39, and 37, respectively. It’s striking that Eugenio Suárez is the player who strikes out the most on weekends, according to last season’s statistics.
Conclusions Based on Routine and Schedule
Although astrology can offer an interesting lens for interpreting player statistics, we mustn’t overlook the influence of routine and schedule in Major League Baseball. Each day of the week has its own dynamic, from the start of the week with Monday games, when a new series begins, to Sunday when the second series of the week concludes. Sundays are busy days for travel and airports for all 30 franchises.
Constant travel, series of games, and the routine of airports and hotels can affect player performance, especially in the first games of a series. Wednesday mornings, designed to allow teams to travel to new cities, also introduce a unique variable each week.
Furthermore, weekend games tend to have larger crowds, creating a different atmosphere that can influence players’ moods. The routines of scouting opponents in the first games of a series and strategy meetings can set the tone for the rest of the week.
For journalists, the days of the week also have different routines, and this is precisely due to the schedule. For example, on a Monday, the first game of each series, players arrive from traveling the night before, and there are also bullpen meetings to analyze opposing hitters and pitchers, so the first days of a series, such as Mondays and sometimes Tuesdays, are bad days for interviews. The same is true on Wednesdays and Sundays, when many games are held at noon.
Ultimately, while some may view these correlations as simple astrological curiosities, others might argue that they are the logical consequence of the routines and the Major League Baseball schedule. I am a fan of routines and schedules. Rather, I am occasionally concerned about how many of the values and traditions of the modern world (or the post-modern world we live in today) are based solely on myths and legends. Although this is a different topic, I don’t want to miss this article without pointing out that this is why so many of the political and geopolitical problems we see around the world today are unfortunately rooted in mythological issues.
But in the exciting world of baseball, everyone is free to interpret and enjoy the game in their own way.
English 
Spanish 