American
League - Eric Hinske, New York Flatirons
New York is a
team that doesn't have a flashy star save Carlos Beltran, yet is still
pacing the AL East with a .610 winning percentage. How can this be?
Well, they're able to do it thanks to the contributions of role players like
Eric Hinske. Hinske batted a sweet .412 in Block 8, and contributed 4
homers and drove in 11 runs. Hinske's 1.369 OPS was tops amongst
hitters with 30 at-bats.
Honorable Mention:
Scott Baker [BOS] 2-0, 1.93 ERA, 2 GS, 14 IP, 10 H, 13 Ks
Kevin Gregg [BOS] 0-0, 1.35 ERA, 7 G, 6 2/3 IP, 4 H, 5 saves
Carlos Lee [HOU] 12-28, .429/.484/.964, 4 HR, 6 RBIs
Tim Wakefield [SFS] 3-0, 0.79 ERA, 3 GS, 22 2/3 IP, 12 H, 6 Ks
National
League - Joey Votto, Detroit Outlaws
Finally freed to
play everyday with the waiving of veteran Jason Giambi, Detroit first
baseman Joey Votto has finally begun to deliver on his promise. Votto
led the NL with 18 hits in 12 games, and smashed 5 doubles and 3 home runs
on his way to driving in a league leading 14 runs. Votto also walked 7
times, and contributed an overall .391/.472/.696 line.
Honorable Mention:
Clint Barmes [FLA] 20-36, .556/.556/.778, 4 DO, 2 TR
Jim Edmonds [TOR] 11-26, .423/.464/1.077, 5 HR, 12 RBI
Magglio Ordonez [KCN] 23-47, .489/.510/.745, 4 DO, 1 TR, 2 HR, 8 RBI
Chris Volstad [DET]
3-0, 3.00 ERA, 3 GS, 18 IP, 15 H, 8 Ks
