The Cubs announced Thursday the organization’s Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Month for May. Double-A Tennessee infielder Vimael Machin and right-handed pitcher Craig Brooks received the honor for the second month of the minor league season.
Vimael Machin, 25, was named the Southern League Player of the Month for May after batting .369 (38-for-103) with 12 doubles, one triple, one homer, 17 RBI and 13 walks compared to just three strikeouts in 27 contests. He led the Southern League in average, hits, slugging percentage (.534) and OPS (.974), while ranking second in total bases (55) and third in OBP (.