Welcome back to the weekly update on how select rookies are doing right now in the MLB. From great catches to clutch hits, this group has it all! There even is an appearance from a relief pitcher here as well. See it all for yourself... Ben Gamel Wed., 8/8: 2-for-5, one double, 2 RBIs 8/9: 1-for-4, 1 stolen base (4) 8/10: 0-for-4 8/11: 0-for-4 8/12: 1-for-3, one single, one walk (28) Batting Average for 5 games: .166 Season Batting Average: .298 Gamel still has the highest average among AL rookies who have played enough games, despite his rough week. He seemed to turn it around towards the end and he needed that stolen base because he sits fourth in rookie stolen bases for the AL. He also made his highlight reel even better with a home run robbing catch against the A's that is a must-see. Trey Mancini Wed., 8/8: 0-for-4 8/9: 0-for-3 8/10: 3-for-4, one double, two home runs (19, 20), two RBIs 8/11: 1-for-4, one single 8/12: 2-for-5, one single, one RBI Batting Average for 5 games: .300 Season Batting Average: .297 Mancini had a big night last Thursday and put his name in the books for the Orioles; he is the first rookie since the legendary Cal Ripken Jr. to have a 20-HR season. He also is the team record holder for most multihomer games in his first career 105 games. Now that's good stuff. He probably won't take away what Judge did in the first half, so he won't be ROY, but he can definitely make Orioles fans happy. Ian Happ Wed., 8/8: 2-for-3, one double, two RBIs 8/9: 0-for-4 8/11: 1-for-1, one RBI 8/12: 0-for-3 8/13: 1-for-1, pinch-hit home run (15) Batting Average for 5 games: .300 Season Batting Average: .248 Happ had a good week by coming in clutch and helping the Cubs on their road trip. He also just had his birthday on 8/12, so this has been a good present for him. The second baseman still has limited playing time but he makes the most of what he gets and he is really impressing the historic franchise that he plays for. Danny Barnes Wed., 8/8: two hits, 0.2 inning (ERA: 3.18) 8/9: one strikeout, 0.2 inning (ERA: 3.13) 8/11: two strikeouts, 1.0 inning (ERA: 3.06) 8/13: one strikeout, 1.0 inning (ERA: 3.00) The relief pitcher for the Jays has been a solid relief pitcher for them this year. He is second in ERA for AL pitchers with 3.00 and first for relief pitchers. His recent outing was perfect for the Jays and he really is a positive sign for the future of their bullpen. More next week!
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