Blue Jays’ George Springer named American League Participant of the Week

Although he wasn’t named to the All-Star Recreation, George Springer nonetheless is being acknowledged by MLB.

The Toronto Blue Jays outfielder was named the American League Participant of the Week after serving to his workforce to an eight-game win streak and a homestand sweep over the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels, the league introduced Monday.

Springer, 35, was the Blue Jays’ sparkplug on the plate, hitting .429 (12-for-28) with 5 residence runs, 13 RBI, 9 runs scored a stolen base and a ridiculous 1.464 OPS final week.

During the last week, Springer led MLB in RBI, tied for the league lead in complete bases (27) and runs scored and got here second in residence runs.

He additionally had 5 consecutive multi-hit video games through the seven-game stretch and set the Blue Jays document for RBIs on Canada Day with seven in a 12-5 win over the Yankees — a sport that noticed him hit two residence runs.

That is the sixth time in Springer’s 12-year profession that he has been named the AL Participant of the Week. He gained 3 times with the Blue Jays in 2021 and twice whereas enjoying for the Houston Astros.

After the stellar week, the New Britain, Conn. native is now batting .281 on the season with a team-high 16 residence runs, 53 RBI and a .886 OPS.

He is the primary Blue Jay to win the award this season and the primary since Bowden Francis in August of 2024 to take it residence.

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch and Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler had been co-winners of the award within the Nationwide League.