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Major League Baseball Player of the Week Award
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Major League Baseball Player of the Week Award

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Who / What

The Player of the Week Award is an award given weekly during the regular season in Major League Baseball (MLB). It recognizes two outstanding players, one from the National League (NL) and one from the American League (AL).


Background & History

This award is presented weekly throughout the regular season of MLB. The National League first began awarding this honor during the 1973 season, while the American League started in 1974.


Why Notable

The award highlights exceptional performance by players across both major leagues. It serves as a mechanism to recognize outstanding individual achievements during the regular season.


In the News

This weekly recognition is a staple of MLB's regular season structure. It remains an important measure of player performance in Major League Baseball.


Key Facts

  • Type: organization
  • Also known as: Player of the Week Award
  • Founded / Born: N/A
  • Key dates: NL started in 1973, AL started in 1974
  • Geography: Major League Baseball (MLB)
  • Affiliation: Major League Baseball (MLB), National League (NL), American League (AL)

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  • [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_Player_of_the_Week_Award)

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    📖 Key Information

    In Major League Baseball (MLB), the Player of the Week Award is given weekly during the regular season. It is given to two outstanding players, one each in the National League (NL) and American League (AL). The NL first awarded the honor during the 1973 season, and the AL began in 1974.

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