Jun 19 2006 06:28 PM
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| ]New York's Reyes, Wright share Bank of America Presents the National League Player of the Week honors MLB.com Jose Reyes will share NL Player of the Week honors with teammate David Wright. (Bill Boyce/AP) Young stars David Wright and Jose Reyes of the New York Mets have been named co-winners of the Bank of America Presents the National League Player of the Week for June 12-18, 2006. Bank of America, the Official Bank of Major League Baseball, is the presenting sponsor of the National League and American League Player of the Week Awards, which reflect Bank of America's long-standing tradition of promoting and recognizing higher standards of accomplishment. Reyes led the N.L. with a .500 batting average and was tied for the league lead with 13 hits and nine runs scored. The shortstop added five doubles, a triple, 20 total bases, three RBI and three stolen bases. Jose compiled a .552 on-base percentage and a .769 slugging percentage to help cap off a 4-2 week for the N.L. East-leading Mets. Currently Reyes leads the N.L. with 30 stolen bases and 57 runs scored and is tied for the league lead with eight triples. It is the first time in his career that he has earned the honor. Wright led the N.L. with four home runs and 11 RBI. The third baseman batted .333 (8-24) with five runs, 20 total bases and one stolen base. He included one grand slam and put together an .833 slugging percentage and a .385 on-base percentage during the week. This is the second time in his career that David has earned the award. In recognition of this honor, Tourneau, the world's largest watch store, is proud to award the co-Bank of America Presents the National League Players of the Week Jose Reyes and David Wright with a Tourneau luxury Swiss timepiece. |
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