Rafael Devers shines in the National League and is named Player of the Week
The stellar Dominican third baseman Rafael Devers has been honored as the Player of the Week in the National League, thanks to a high-level offensive display with the San Francisco Giants. The slugger recorded a .385 batting average, collecting 10 hits in 26 official at-bats, standing out especially for his power by adding six home runs and 13 runs batted in over just seven games.
Devers’ consistency has been the hallmark of his recent performance, managing to hit at least one home run in five of the seven games played. Since the All-Star break, his impact on the San Francisco lineup has been remarkable, accumulating a .993 OPS, with 16 home runs and 40 RBIs in 49 games.
This recognition marks the fifth time in the career of the three-time All-Star selection that he has received the Player of the Week award, solidifying his status as one of the most dominant figures in Major League Baseball today.
Carter Jensen stands out in the American League
In the junior circuit, Kansas City Royals rookie Carter Jensen was honored after an exceptional week. The young catcher recorded a .421 average, the result of eight hits in 19 at-bats, including three doubles, a triple, and three home runs. His performance contributed six runs scored and another six driven in.
- Jensen adds 22 home runs in his debut campaign.
- He is the first Kansas City player to win this award since Bobby Witt Jr. in May.
- He becomes the first Royals rookie to receive the distinction since Vinnie Pasquantino in 2022.
Colton Cowser: The defensive play of the week
Beyond the offense, the defense also had a stellar moment starring Baltimore Orioles center fielder Colton Cowser. On August 31st, in a close duel against the Colorado Rockies, Cowser made a heroic catch in the bottom of the ninth inning.
With two outs and the score 2-1 in favor of Baltimore, Cowser climbed the center field wall to rob Jake McCarthy of a home run, preventing what would have meant the victory for the home team. This intervention was described by manager Craig Albernaz as the best play he has witnessed in his career, closing a memorable week for these protagonists in the final stretch of the regular season.
