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					| _twins_110.png)  | American League Announces #1 Player Monday, September 14th , 2048
 One of the league's most exciting young players, Ian Thompson of the Rochester Red Wings earned himself American League Player of the Week honors with a standout performance in last week's games.
 
 For the week the 25-year-old right fielder had a lofty .308 average (8-for-26), collecting 4 home runs, 6 RBIs and 5 runs scored.
 
 This year Thompson has hit at a .230 pace and produced 48 RBIs, 14 home runs and scored 53 runs.
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