The Kansas City Royals announced today that first baseman Eric Hosmer and left-handed pitcher Mike Minor have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for the month of May. The awards are determined by a local media vote.
Hosmer hit .367 (40-for-109) in May, fourth best in the Majors. He recorded his 1,000th career hit on Wednesday vs. Detroit, his 40th hit of the month, making him the first Royal to record 40 hits in the month of May since Rey Sanchez in 2001. He also led the Royals in on-base percentage (.