Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
September 08, 2008
Players of the Week

Andre Ethier led the Dodgers into first place last week with an offensive explosion. The Dodgers outfielder collected 13 hits in six games, seven of those against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team Los Angeles swept to take the lead in the division. Andre also drew seven walks for a .741 OBA and six of his hits went for extra bases. Kelly Johnson of the Braves provided some competition as he drove in 10 runs with six doubles and two triples, but his averages just don't reach Ethier's level. Congratulations to Andre Ethier, the Baseball Musings NL Hitter of the Week.

Get out your hankies for Shin-Soo Choo. He posted the highest batting average and OBA in the American League last week, batting .611 with three walks. He didn't do much damage with that batting average however. Alex Rios, however, picked up eight extra-base hits, driving in eight runs. His outburst helped the Blue Jays sweep playoff contenders Minnesota and Tampa Bay as Toronto played spoilers. Right on his heels was Magglio Ordonez, with a slightly lower slugging percentage but a better OBA and one more run scored. This is a tough call, but I'm going with the bat of Alex Rios, who helped transform a lack luster offense into one that defeated two teams with very good pitching. Alex Rios wins the honor of Baseball Musings AL Hitter of the week.

Roy Oswalt tossed a one-hitter at Coors Field, one of three low hit games pitched at that stadium. In addition, he shutout the Cubs for 8 1/3 innings, coming two out away from two complete games for the week. In 17 1/3 innings, Roy allowed just five hits and his comeback from his early season woes has Houston fans wondering about a comeback miracle. Roy's control was great as well, walking just two batters in the two starts. Oswalt takes home the Baseball Musings NL Pitcher of the Week award.

Cliff Lee solidified his Cy Young credentials with another two brilliant starts. He faced teams at both ends of the division, pitching a shutout against the AL Central leading Chicago White Sox and allowing the Kansas City Royals just one run. Cliff kept his trade mark for this season intact as well, walking just one batter in the two starts. Cliff Lee wins the Baseball Musings AL Pitcher of the Week.


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