Category: Awards
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Player of the Week: June 23rd, 1997
The leagues have announced their Players of the Week, honoring a future Hall of Famer still painting the corners — and a young slugger flexing serious muscle. In the United League, Tony Gwynn of the Arizona Diamondbacks proved that experience never goes out of style. The 37-year-old right fielder turned in a vintage performance, going…
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Player of the Week: June 16th, 1997
The leagues have announced their Players of the Week, recognizing two middle-of-the-order forces who set the tone with power and production. In the United League, Rafael Palmeiro of the Los Angeles Dodgers earned Player of the Week honors following a dominant stretch at the plate. Palmeiro made the most of his 26 plate appearances, batting…
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Player of the Week: June 9th, 1997
The leagues have announced their Players of the Week, spotlighting two veterans who delivered thunderous performances in limited opportunities. In the Federal League, Lenny Webster of Charlotte put together one of the most efficient weeks of the season. The 32-year-old catcher hit an eye-popping .750 (6-for-8) across two games, launching 2 home runs and driving…
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Player of the Week: June 2nd, 1997
The leagues have announced their Players of the Week, highlighting two dynamic offensive performances that stole the spotlight. In the United League, Alex Rodriguez of the Washington Senators once again demonstrated why he’s considered one of the game’s brightest young stars. The 21-year-old shortstop hit .364 (8-for-22) over the past week, crushing 4 home runs…