JD Martinez AL Player of Week 051517 to 052117

J.D. Martinez of the Detroit Tigers was selected the American League Player of the Week for the span of May 15, 2017 through May 21, 2017. For the week he hit 7 for 18, .389/.607/1.056 with 4  HR, 9 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB and 10 BB. This season the outfielder is hitting 11 for 27, .407/.579/1.074 with 6 HR, 12 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB in 9 games. Over seven MLB seasons with the Tigers and Astros he has hit .283/.340/.489 with 113 HR, 384 RBI, 315 R, 12 SB in 662 games. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the 20th round in 2009. Martinez will be 30 on August 21.