Matt Rose Midwest League August 2016 POM

Matt Rose of the South Bend Cubs was selected the Midwest League August 2016 Player of the Month. For the month he hit 30 for 103, .291/.362/.573 with 8 2B, 7 HR, 22 RBI, 19 R, 0 SB and 11 BB in 27 games. This season the first baseman is hitting .235/.317/.420 with 13 HR, 43 RBI, 37 R, 1 SB in 78 games at South Bend and .241/.344/.446 with 4 HR, 16 RBI, 13 R, 3 SB in 23 games at Short Season A Eugene. South Bend is the Class A team of the Chicago Cubs. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the 11th round in 2015. Rose turned 22 on August 2nd.