Seattle Mariners left-handed pitcher James Paxton has been named the American League Player of the Week for April 10–16. It is the first career Player of the Week honor for Paxton.
Paxton was 2–0 with a 0.00 ERA (0 ER, 15.0 IP) with 17 strikeouts in two starts against Houston (April 10) and Texas (April 15). He allowed just six hits in his 15.0 innings of work, striking out 10.20 batters per 9.0 innings.
During the week, he led Major League pitchers in ERA (0.00) and innings (15.0), while tying for the lead in wins (2) and tying for 2nd in strikeouts (17).