Witt Jr. and Sánchez Earn MLB Player of the Week Honors
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez have been named Major League Baseball Players of the Week for their respective leagues. Witt, a perennial MVP candidate, rebounded from a slow start to hit .407 with three home runs and a 1.263 OPS from May 4-10, helping the Royals contend in the AL Central. This marks his third career Player of the Week award. Meanwhile, Sánchez delivered two dominant outings, posting a 2-0 record with a 0.00 ERA over 15 innings, including a ten-strikeout performance against the Oakland Athletics. This is the first such honor for the left-handed pitcher, who currently leads National League pitchers in bWAR. Additionally, Atlanta Braves shortstop Jim Jarvis was recognized for the Play of the Week after making a spectacular diving catch in his MLB debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers, shortly before recording his first major league hit. These achievements highlight standout individual performances that significantly impacted their teams' recent success during the specified week in the 2026 season.
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Witt Jr. and Sánchez Earn MLB Player of the Week Honors
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez have been named Major League Baseball Players of the Week for their respective leagues. Witt, a perennial MVP candidate, rebounded from a slow start to hit .407 with three home runs and a 1.263 OPS from May 4-10, helping the Royals contend in the AL Central. This marks his third career Player of the Week award. Meanwhile, Sánchez delivered two dominant outings, posting a 2-0 record with a 0.00 ERA over 15 innings, including a ten-strikeout performance against the Oakland Athletics. This is the first such honor for the left-handed pitcher, who currently leads National League pitchers in bWAR. Additionally, Atlanta Braves shortstop Jim Jarvis was recognized for the Play of the Week after making a spectacular diving catch in his MLB debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers, shortly before recording his first major league hit. These achievements highlight standout individual performances that significantly impacted their teams' recent success during the specified week in the 2026 season.
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