September 22nd- September 28th, 1969
This Weeks Top Performers
Houston Astros SP
Larry Dierker allowed 9 hits and struck out 11 in a complete game 8-3 win over the Braves. The 23 year old Dierker is now 20-11 with a 2.11 ERA in 36 starts. For his career, Dierker is 55-48 with a 2.94 ERA in 142 games including 131 starts since 1964.
Chicago White Sox 3B
Bill Melton was 6 for 10 with a HR and 3 RBIs in a double header split with the Athletics. The 24 year old is hitting .303 with 32 HRs and 11 RBIs in 157 games. For his career, Melton is hitting .297 with 34 HRs and 127 RBIs in 191 games since 1968.
St Louis Cardinals SP
Bob Gibson allowed 5 hits and struck out 2 in a complete game 6-1 win over the Mets. The 33 year old is now 19-6 with a 1.72 ERA in 34 starts. For his career, Gibson is 166-103 with a 2.72 ERA in 348 games including 310 starts since 1959.
San Diego Padres SS
Roberto Pena was 3 for 4 with 4 RBIs in a 17-2 win over the Giants. The 32 year old is hitting .237 with 1 HR and 28 RBIs in 133 games. For his career, Pena is hitting .243 with 4 HRs and 79 RBIs in 328 games since 1965.
Washington Senators SP
Dick Bosman allowed 5 hits and struck out 4 in a complete game 3-0 win over the Tigers. The 25 year old is now 17-5 with 1 save, a 2.27 ERA in 32 games including 25 starts. For his career, Bosman is 24-21 with 2 saves, 3.13 ERA in 98 games including 49 starts since 1966.
Atlanta Braves RF
Hank Aaron was 3 for 3 with a HR and 2 RBIs in a 11-2 win over the Padres. The 35 year old is now .299 with 32 HRs and 94 RBIs in 155 games. For his career, Aaron is hitting .313 with 542 HRs and 1721 RBIs in 2434 games since 1954. Aaron was named the NL Player of the Week with his 9 for 22 at the plate, 4 HRs and 8 RBIs this week.
Detroit Tigers CF
Jim Northrup was 3 for 3 with 2 HRs and 5 RBIs in a 13-2 win over the Red Sox. The 29 year old is hitting .272 with 20 HRs and 75 RBIs in 151 games. For his career, Northrup is hitting .261 with 69 HRs and 300 RBIs in 657 games since 1964.
California Angels SP
Rudy May allowed 2 hits and struck out 5 over 7.1 innings in a 1-0 win over the Athletics. The 25 year old is now 12-8 with a 2.57 ERA in 32 games including 29 starts. For his career, May is 16-17 with a 3.05 ERA in 62 games including 48 starts since 1965.
Boston Red Sox 2B
Mike Andrews was named the AL Player of the Week. The 26 year old is hitting .299 with 9 HRs and 52 RBIs in 143 games. For his career, Andrews is hitting .276 with 24 HRs and 137 RBIs in 437 games since 1966.