American
League - Tim Hudson, Milwaukee Maulers
The Milwaukee
Maulers have had a number of players contribute to their sizzling 16-6
start, but none moreso than Tim Hudson. Hudson continued his strong start
to the 2009 campaign by winning all 3 of his starts in Block 2, and remains
undefeated at 5-0. Tim stymied the opposition, giving up only 17 hits and a
1.46 ERA versus 17 strikeouts in 24 innings.
Honorable Mention:
Kelly Johnson [HOU] 19-47, .404/.440/.766, 6 DO, 4 TR
Matt Holliday [BOS] 16-47, .340/.426/.702, 5 HR, 14 RBI
Jon Papelbon [MIL] 7 games, 7 for 7 saves, 5 2/3 IP, 6 Ks
A.J. Burnett [BOS] 2-0, 0.78 ERA, 3 GS, 23 IP, 16H, 31 Ks
National
League -- Hanley Ramirez, Anaheim Ants
So goes Hanley
Ramirez, so go the Anaheim Ants. With the Ants off to a lackluster start,
shortstop Hanley Ramirez kicked it up a gear and led Anaheim back to the top
of the AL West standings with a torrid Block 2. Hanley led the NL with 20
hits in 8 games, and drove in 17 runs to compile a blistering .417/.525/.667
line.
Honorable Mention:
Carlos Quentin [ANA] .372/.471/.814, 5 HR, 18 RBI
Tim Lincecum [BAL] 3-0, 1.46 ERA, 3 GS, 21 1/3 IP, 14 H, 21 Ks
CC Sabathia [STL] 2-0, 0.42 ERA, 3 GS, 21 2/3 IP, 17 H, 22 Ks
Roy Corcoran [PHI] 6 G, 4 of 4 saves, 0.00 ERA, 5 2/3 IP, 3 H
