Dexter Kjerstad Florida State League POW 061217 to 061817

Dexter Kjerstad of the Jupiter Hammerheads was selected the Florida State League Player of the Week for the span of June 12, 2017 through June 18, 2017. For the week he hit 7 for 16, .438/.550/1.250 with 2 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB and 0 BB in 5 games. This season the outfielder is hitting 37 for 153, .242/.304/.333 with 3 HR, 16 RBI, 18 R, 0 SB in 40 games. Jupiter is the Class A Advanced team of the Miami Marlins. He was originally drafted by the Reds in the 50th round in 2010. Kjerstad turned 25 on January 19.