Yankees first base Anthony Rizzo was named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending April 28.
Rizzo started the week on a high note, launching two homers and posting a 1.000 OPS in the four games played at the Stadium against the Oakland Athletics.
He went 0-for-5 in New York’s opening extra-inning series loss at Milwaukee, but then collected seven hits over the next two games, including two doubles and two more home runs.
Rizzo reached the 300th career home run mark with his two-run shot on Sunday afternoon.
Overall, the sweet lefty was 11-for-27 (.407) with two doubles, four long balls, seven RBI and a stellar .926 slugging percentage and 1.355 OPS during the seven games.
After a difficult season, Rizzo is off to a strong start this year, recording nine extra-base hits while driving in an American League-best 15 runs in 29 games.
