Martinez wins Player of the Week for record 4th time this season
J.D Martinez has been an absolute monster for the Arizona Diamondbacks since arriving in the desert from the Detroit Tigers in a July trade, and his his fine work was recognized once again Monday.
The 30-year-old earned the National League Player of the Week award for the fourth time this season, becoming the first player to ever do so.
Martinez, who also earned the honor in the NL last week, hit .435 with three home runs, six RBIs, and a 1.437 OPS for a Diamondbacks club vying to make a postseason appearance.
In the American League, Cy Young candidate Corey Kluber of the Cleveland Indians took home the honor after helping his team clinch their second consecutive division title.
The "Klubot" won both of his starts - one a complete-game shutout - while striking out 17 hitters.
Kluber is an impressive 17-4 this season with an AL-leading 2.35 ERA.