Angels’ Ohtani, Cubs’ Bellinger named MLB’s July Players of the Month
After claiming the American League Player of the Month in June, Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani additionally introduced residence the award for July.
In July, Ohtani hit .282 with 9 residence runs, 14 RBI, a .447 on-base proportion and .705 slugging proportion. On the mound, he went 2-2 with a 4.97 ERA, capping off his month by throwing his first profession full recreation shutout in opposition to the Detroit Tigers on July 27.
It is the fourth Player of the Month award of Ohtani’s profession. He additionally took residence the honours in June and July of his MVP-winning 2021 season.
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In the National League, Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger earned his second profession Player of the Month award, changing into the primary Cub since Kris Bryant in 2016 to win the honour.
Bellinger slashed .400/.432/.690 with eight residence runs, 24 RBI and 21 runs scored. He led all MLB hitters in common and complete bases in July.
His efforts helped Chicago to a 15-11 file within the month, together with an eight-game win streak.
On the pitching aspect, Tampa Bay Rays righty Tyler Glasnow was named the AL Pitcher of the Month, and Milwaukee Brewers starter Corbin Burnes earned the NL award.
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Glasnow went 3-2 over six begins in July, posting a 2.11 ERA whereas putting out 51 over 38.1 innings. He additionally held opposing batters to a .186 common, leading to simply 26 hits within the month.
It is the second time in his profession that he was named a Pitcher of the Month.
Burnes, in the meantime, received the honour for the primary time in his profession after going 4-1 with a 1.85 ERA over six July begins. He struck out 47 over 39 innings pitched, together with a 13-punchout begin in opposition to the Cincinnati Reds on July 14.
MLB additionally handed out its relievers and rookies of the month.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas and New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez every introduced residence their first-ever month-to-month awards as their respective league’s prime rookies in July.
In the bullpen, Baltimore Orioles nearer Felix Bautista was named the highest AL Reliever for the second-straight month and third time in 2023. Brewers nearer Devin Williams additionally received his third-reliever of the month award in July, however simply his first since 2021.
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