Josh Fields of the White Sox named Bank of America Presents the American League Player of the Week


Chicago White Sox third baseman Josh Fields has been named the Bank of America Presents the American League Player of the Week for the period ending September 23rd. Bank of America, the Official Bank of Major League Baseball, is the presenting sponsor of the American League and National League Player of the Week Awards, which reflect the company's long-standing tradition of recognizing achievements that inspire us all to seize opportunities to perform at our very best.

Fields hit .524 (11-21) with three doubles, one triple, three home runs and six RBI. He slugged 1.190, had an onbase percentage of .615, while scoring 10 runs and 25 total bases. The 24-year-old rookie third baseman went 6-for- 12 with one home run, four RBI and six runs scored during a three-game set at Kansas City (September 17-19). In a three-game weekend series at Minnesota (September 21-23), the former Oklahoma State University quarterback was 5-for-9, including a multi-homer game on September 21st. On the season, Fields is batting .249 with 22 home runs and 65 RBI. This marks the first weekly award of Josh's career.

Other candidates considered were Seattle's Raul Ibañez (.414, 3 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 8 RBI), Cleveland's Jhonny Peralta (.350, .850 SLG, 1 2B, 3 HR, 4 RBI) and Minnesota's Jason Kubel (.400, .800 SLG, 2 2B, 2 HR). Angels right-hander John Lackey (2-0, 1.80 ERA, 15.0 IP, 17 SO), Yankees right-hander Mike Mussina (2-0, 1.93 ERA, 14.0 IP, 11 SO) and Fields' White Sox teammate Javier Vazquez (2-0, 2.40 ERA, 15.0 IP, 24 SO) were the pitchers nominated.

Tourneau, the world's largest watch store, will supply Josh Fields with a luxury Swiss Tourneau timepiece, suitably engraved, in recognition of his achievement as player of the week.

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He's been a bright spot. I love how his hitting has rebounded after they switched him to the outfield.