JIM THOME (CLA) -- AL Batter of the Block
Cleveland firstbaseman Jim Thome led the AL in numerous categories this block. He hit 11 home runs, 3 triples, batted in 31 and scored 19 times. He batted .333 with an OBP of .432. His slugging of .852 was one of the best for a block this season.
JIM EDMONDS (SLN) -- NL Batter of the Block
St. Louis outfielder Jim Edmonds belted 12 home runs this block along with driving in 29 runners. He reached base at a .422 clip and slugged .819
KELVIM ESCOBAR (TOA) -- AL Pitcher of the Block
Kelvim was 4-0 this block with a league leading ERA of 0.91. In 30 innings of work he struckout 24 and allowed only 3 earned runs.
JOHN SMOLTZ (BOA) -- NL Pitcher of the Block
Boston closer Johm Smoltz dominated in his outings this block. In 9 games, he pitched a total of 10 1/3 innings without allowing a run. He struckout 10 and recorded 5 saves.
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