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					|   | AL Names Top Player of the Week Monday, September 13th , 2049
 One of the league's most exciting young players, J.J. Basil of the West Michigan Whitecaps 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 second baseman had a lofty .529 average (9-for-17), collecting 1 home run, 7 RBIs and 5 runs scored.
 
 Currently Basil is hitting .274 and has collected 5 home runs, 19 RBIs and scored 17 times, while playing in 30 games.
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