Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar named American League player of week
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar was named American League player of the week Monday after batting .524 with two homers and six RBIs over six games last week.
Pillar was 11 for 21 at the plate with four runs scored, five doubles and five stolen bases. He also made several strong defensive plays in centre field.
It’s the first time that Pillar has won the honour. Teammates Josh Donaldson and David Price were also considered along with Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa of the Houston Astros, Mookie Betts and Rich Hill of the Boston Red Sox and Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta was named National League player of the week.
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