On Monday, it was announced by Minor League Baseball Pulaski Yankees’ outfielder and New York Yankees first-round selection Blake Rutherford earned Appalachain Player of the Week honors.
Over the last week, Rutherford has hit an incredible .684 with 13 hits, three of which were doubles and two triples. This includes two four-hit games this week and falling just short of hitting for the cycle on July 27.
On the season with Pulaski, he is hitting .446 with seven doubles, four triples, a home-run and six RBI over 17 games.
Also announced was Charleston RiverDogs right-hander Luis Cedeno who earned South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week honors.