Reigning 2020 AL MVP José Abreu of the Chicago White Sox has been named the American League Player of the Month presented by Chevrolet for August, and first baseman C.J. Cron of the Colorado Rockies has been voted the National League Player of the Month presented by Chevrolet for August. The announcements were made earlier today on MLB Network.
Abreu was awarded his third career AL Player of the Month Award, most recently in July 2014, and is the White Sox’s first winner since All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson in April 2019. Cron claimed his first career NL Player of the Month Award and is Colorado’s first recipient since Charlie Blackmon in June 2019.
José Abreu, Chicago White Sox
• Batted .330 (37-for-112) with 22 runs scored, seven doubles, 10 home runs, 25 RBI, seven walks and a .661 slugging percentage across 28 games played.
• Enters play today as the Major League-leader in RBI with 102 on the season. Is looking to join Cecil Fielder (1990-92) as the only players in AL history to pace the league in RBI in three consecutive campaigns.
• Reached the 100-RBI milestone for the sixth time in his career, matching Paul Konerko for the second-most 100-RBI seasons in Club history.
• With two more home runs, will become the third player in franchise history to register five seasons-or-more with at least 30 homers and 100 RBI, joining Hall of Famer Frank Thomas and Konerko.
C.J. Cron, Colorado Rockies (@ccron24)
• Posted a slash line of .387/.463/.828 with 18 runs scored, 36 hits, eight doubles, 11 home runs and 34 RBI over 26 games.
• Led the NL in home runs, RBI, batting average and slugging percentage during his award-winning month.
• Notched 13 RBI in Colorado’s series against the Miami Marlins (August 6th-8th), tied with Hall of Famer Larry Walker (April 27-29, 1999) for the most in a three-game series in franchise history. Became the first Major Leaguer since RBI became an official statistic in
1920 to log at least eight runs and 13 RBI in a three-game set.
• His 34 RBI in August were the most by any player in any month in the Majors this season, and the most by a Rockies player in any month since Nolan Arenado’s 36 RBI in August 2016.
Others receiving votes for AL Player of the Month presented by Chevrolet included All-Star backstop Salvador Perez (.268, 12 HR, 28 RBI, .649 SLG) of the Kansas City Royals; shortstop Amed Rosario (.372, 18 R, 42 H, 20 RBI) of the Cleveland Indians; outfielder Starling Marte (.363, 17 R, 41 H, 11 XBH) in his first full month with the Oakland Athletics; outfielders Aaron Judge (.345, 6 2B, 8 HR, 26 RBI) and Giancarlo Stanton (.327, 18 R, 9 HR, 25 RBI) of the New York Yankees; and second baseman Brandon Lowe (.262, 9 2B, 9 HR, 26 RBI) of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Others receiving votes for NL Player of the Month presented by Chevrolet included outfielder Bryce Harper (.337, 25 R, 11 2B, 10 HR, 25 RBI) of the Philadelphia Phillies and third baseman Austin Riley (.364, 19 R, 6 HR, 18 RBI) of the Atlanta Braves.
Chevy Community MVPs of the Month
Meet the dedicated people who’ve kept our communities moving forward over the last year. They’re the real MVPs, or as we call them, Community MVPs. Each month, as MLB recognizes National and American League players for their exceptional on-field performances, Chevy will spotlight a Community MVP who’s stood out for continuously putting others’ needs before their own.
Christine Evans (Atlanta)
As a nurse anesthetist fighting on the frontlines at the beginning of the pandemic (where she often worked seven days a week with little rest), Christine’s selflessness and commitment to others is a true inspiration. Outside of nursing, she also found other ways to help. As a volunteer at Village Work Community Services, Christine poured her energy into overseeing and supporting children who were adjusting to the challenges of virtual learning during school shutdowns.
Jarrod Rice (Detroit)
Jarrod is a boys basketball coach who, besides teaching the fundamentals of the game, teaches life lessons, forming better players and better young men. Beloved by his players, Jarrod received multiple nominations, which speaks to the profound impact he’s had as a coach, mentor and friend.
For a full list of Chevy Community MVPs, please visit here.
