Hardman, Gordon win AFL Awards of the Week
Arizona Fall League is coming to an end, but strong performancet. Although a short week due to the league’ Derby & Fall All-Star Weekend, Yankees’ ; Tyler Hardman & Astros’ Colton Gordon brought home some hardware.
Hardman was rated with Mesa The AFL’s NFP hitter of the week, and Gordon was a surprise winner of the NFP Pitcher of the Week.
Hardman hit hard, man
exit speed is ‘ not available outside of Salt River in the AFL, but just look at the infielders Kind of hurt surname for him’ has been playing in Arizona. Hardman hit all three games for the Sun Sox last week, including two multi-hit games. In general,- year old hit. 39 (6-for-14) has three home runs for 1.53 operate.
However, two of those long passes came during Friday’s excellent display of power from the corner infielder. Hardman left the yard on his first bat in the afternoon of the second inning and batted again in the sixth.
) “First hit of the day, you can’t be more confident than a home run,” he told MLB.com’s Sam Dykstra after the game. “We talk about it a lot in the dugout. Getting hit hard on your first shot will give you the rest of the day.”
)Confidence no not a problem for Hardeman this year. On hitting 22 home run for High -A Hudson Valley during the regular season, he& Mesa has five points left — putting him one behind with the league leading — while hitting the ball. 333 comprehensive.
429 Gordon got it
it’ ; s has been a fulfilling week for Gordon. 14 year old collected the countdown The second AFL Pitcher Award this week comes just days after his parent organization won the World Series.
Although they in Houston celebrates and Gordon is working to join them in the future. He’s has his ups and downs A fair share has made 5 starts for Saguaros, owning 6. 22 ERA, but his most recent outing was undoubtedly his Best ever. He allowed two runs in five innings but struck out eight, his most in the fall league.
Although Gordon gave up the hits he deserved – 22 exist 1/3 inning — he Impressed in avoiding the free pass, only made three walks in total. No. 22 Astros prospects walk only eight Top Hitters 14 Minor League 2/3 innings of the season, his first time as a professional as he recovers from Tommy John surgery before being drafted in the eighth round 2021 draft.
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