May 5th- May 11th, 1969
Top Performers of the Week
Cleveland Indians SP
Sam McDowell allowed 2 hits and struck out 13 in a complete game 3-0 win over the Twins. The 26 year old is 3-2 with a 1.88 ERA in 7 starts. McDowell is a 3-time All Star (1965, 1966, 1968)
St Louis Cardinals SP
Bob Gibson allowed 5 hits and struck out 10 in a complete game 3-0 win over the Giants. The 33 year old is now 4-0 with a 1.05 ERA in 6 starts. Gibson won the Cy Young in the NL for 1968, he also won the 1968 NL MVP. Gibson is a 2 time World Series MVP and a 5 time All Star.
Houston Astros SP
Larry Dierker "NO HITS" the Phillies. The 22 year old pitched a gem in a 1-0 win at Connie Mack Stadium. He did allow 2 walks and struck out 15 facing just 29 batters. Dierker is now 5-2 with a 2.01 ERA in 8 starts.
New York Yankees CF
Bobby Murcer was named the AL Player of the Week. The 22 year old is hitting .300 with 2 HRs and 12 RBIs in 31 games.
San Francisco Giants LF
Ken Henderson was named the NL Player of the Week. The 22 year old is hitting .500 with 1 HR and 6 RBIs in 4 games this season.
This Weeks Major Transactions
No Major Transactions to Report
