2017 Player of the Month Awards
American League Player of the Month for September-OctoberHitter of the MonthDavid Ortiz Los Angeles Angels DHIn his final month of his DMBO career, Big Papi put on a show to remember. Ortiz hit 11HR, knocked in 30 and scored 21. His OPS was 1.088. He was credited with 29.4 Runs Created.
Honorable Mentions:
Giancarlo Stanton Cleveland Indians RF; 1.096 OPS, 12HR & 25 RBI
Joey Votto Toronto Blue Jays 1B; 1.063 OPS; 29 Runs Created
Pitcher of the MonthJerad Eickhoff Tampa Bay Rays Starting PitcherEickhoff gets the monthly award due to making 6 starts and one relief appearance. In 43IP he was 3-0 with a 1.88 ERA. Jerad fanned 47, allowed only 1 HR and threw a complete game on September 12th.
Honorable Mentions:
Carlos Carrasco, Chris Archer, & J.A. Happ Cleveland Indians SP; This Cleveland trio went a combined 15-0 with a 1.84 ERA in September as Cleveland went 23-6 to claim the division title.
National League Player of the Month for September-OctoberHitter of the MonthSean Rodriguez Pittsburgh Pirates 2BRodriguez was a large part of the Pirates success as they won 18 of 28 in September securing a 3rd consecutive playoff appearance. Sean hit 11HR, knocked in 28, posted a league best .732 Slg with an OPS of 1.127. He was credited with 32.5 Runs Created.
Honorable Mentions:
Freddie Freeman Cincinnati Reds 1B; 1.150 OPS with 32 Runs Created
Nick Castellanos Chicago Cubs 3B; .976 OPS with 27 Runs Created & 67 TB
Pitcher of the MonthBlake Snell Arizona Diamondbacks Starting PitcherIn 6 starts Snell was 5-0 fanning 39 in 35IP. His 1.54 ERA was NL best and he permitted only 1 HR.
Honorable Mentions:
Chris Rusin Miami Marlins SP, 44 IP 1.84 ERA, 0.93 WHIP
Ervin Santana Chicago Cubs SP, 38 IP 1.66 ERA, 0.97 WHIP