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					|   | Herrera: Big Hit in the American League Monday, September 6th , 2049
 One of the league's most exciting young players, David Herrera of the Nashville Sounds earned himself American League Player of the Week honors with a standout performance in last week's games.
 
 For the week the 24-year-old first baseman had a lofty .609 average (14-for-23), collecting 2 home runs, 7 RBIs and 5 runs scored.
 
 So far this season Herrera has 9 home runs and a .286 batting average.
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