In a week in which he was named the starting catcher for the National League in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, former Florida State All-American Buster Posey responded by hitting nearly .500 at the plate.
Posey is the Professio”Nole” Athlete of the Week for the week of July 6th through the 12th after going 8-for-17 this week for the San Francisco Giants.
In addition to hitting .471, Posey also scored a pair of runs and drove in another. Posey will be participating in his third All-Star game. Posey ranks sixth in the National League in hitting, fifth in RBIs and is a big reason why the Giants are just 4.5 games back of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the N.L. West.
Notables
Brandon Leibrandt, P (Minor Leagues)
In two appearances this week for the Class-A Advanced Clearwater Threshers, Brandon Leibrandt went 1-0, throwing 10 combined innings and allowing just two runs on nine hits with no walks. Leibrandt plays in the Philadelphia Phillies’ organization.
Chris Singleton, F Orlando Magic (NBA)
In four NBA Summer League games this week for the Orlando Magic, Chris Singleton filled up the box score, averaging 9.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 steals and a block. Singleton also shot 16-for-30 from the field.
Devon Travis, 2B Toronto Blue Jays (MLB)
In six games this week for the Toronto Blue Jays, Devon Travis went 9-for-26 with four runs scored and a RBI. Travis is hitting .304 for the season which is second among big league rookies who have at least 50 at-bats.
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