Cal Raleigh Recognized as AL Player of the Week

Cal Raleigh has been named the American League Player of the Week following a strong performance where he achieved five home runs in a single week, including a three-homer game. His batting average for the week was .389, which, while not exceptionally high, was enough to secure the award.

Despite a rocky start to the season, where he struggled at the World Baseball Classic and had a batting average of .171 over 104 games, Raleigh's recent performance has drawn attention. He led all AL hitters in slugging percentage, weighted on-base average, and weighted runs created plus during the week.

The Player of the Week awards have generally adhered closely to statistical performance, with many recipients leading in key metrics. However, some players, like those from the Detroit Tigers, have yet to receive recognition despite strong performances that met or exceeded those of the award winners.