Albert Pujols made offensive player of the month an easy choice. While setting a monthly record for home runs might be enough, Pujols led the majors in slugging percentage and RBI, was second in OBA and runs scored and walked more than Barry Bonds. Pujols even stole two bases without getting caught! Jason Giambi deserved consideration, also. His OBA ranked ahead of Albert, but he played three fewer games, scored less and drove in fewer runs.

Congratulations to Albert Pujols, the Baseball Musings Offensive Player of the Month for April 2006!

The pitcher of the month is a tougher choice. Thomson of the Braves leads the majors in ERA, but all he has to show for it is an 0-1 record. Greg Maddux's ERA is a close second, and he won all five of his starts. More importantly, his strikeout, walk and home run number are all good.

Curt Schilling posted better strikeout and walk number than Maddux, and did it over six starts. He allowed four home runs, however. Mike Mussina posted similar number to Schilling, with a better ERA. It was a good month for the old men. But it's tough to beat Maddux this month. He did everything a pitcher needs to do, and it resulted in a very low ERA and five wins.

Congratulations to Greg Maddux, the Baseball Musings Pitcher of the Month for April 2006!

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