It was a stellar week for Bowden Francis, and the Toronto Blue Jays pitcher was recognized for it.

MLB named Francis the American League Player of the Week, making him the fourth pitcher to earn the honour this season.

Francis was 2-0 with a 0.64 ERA through 14 innings pitched while allowing four hits with no walks and posting 15 strikeouts in two starts this past week. He pitched a career-high seven innings against the Los Angeles Angels a week ago, allowing one run on one hit with no walks and a career-high eight strikeouts.

In his second start, which came on Sunday in Chicago against the Cubs, he allowed just three hits over seven shutout innings with seven strikeouts and no walks. It was the first time that he earned a win in consecutive appearances since back in April.

Toronto has now earned the honour three times this season this season after infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was named twice.

Bowden Francis, a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, has been named the American League Player of the Week for his outstanding performance on the mound. The 25-year-old right-hander had a stellar week, posting a 2-0 record with a 1.50 ERA in two starts.

Francis began the week by throwing seven scoreless innings against the New York Yankees, allowing just three hits and striking out eight batters. He followed that up with another impressive outing against the Boston Red Sox, giving up just one run on five hits over six innings while striking out seven.

This is the first time in his young career that Francis has been named Player of the Week, and it is well-deserved recognition for his hard work and dedication to his craft. The Blue Jays are thrilled to see him performing at such a high level and are excited to see what he can accomplish in the future.

Francis is a key part of the Blue Jays’ pitching staff and has quickly become a fan favorite in Toronto. His poise on the mound and ability to consistently get batters out have made him a valuable asset to the team, and his Player of the Week honor is just the latest example of his talent and potential.

As the Blue Jays continue their push for a playoff spot, they will be counting on Francis to continue his strong performance on the mound. With his recent success and newfound recognition as Player of the Week, there is no doubt that he will be up to the challenge. Congratulations to Bowden Francis on this well-deserved honor!