Major League Baseball announced that Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker has been named American League Player of the Week. Rooker put up a strong April, but really turned it on the past going 10-for-24 with five homers, a double, 11 RBI and eight runs scored.
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— Oakland A's (@Athletics) May 1, 2023
Rooker hit safely in six of the seven games this week and had a three-hit performance on Friday. He entered play Monday second in the American League with nine home runs and is tied for sixth with 22 RBI.