Esmerlyn Valdez named NL Rookie of the Month after strong July
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Esmerlyn Valdez of the Pittsburgh Pirates has been named the National League's Rookie of the Month for July following a standout performance. During the month, he led all rookies with eight home runs, 54 total bases, and a slugging percentage of.587. Valdez's hot streak has made him a key player for the Pirates, who rank second in the league in runs scored. As of August 3, he has a season batting average of.262 with 14 home runs and is contributing significantly to the team's offensive efforts. The Pirates are set to play the Milwaukee Brewers on the same day at 7:40 p.m. ET.
- •Valdez slashed.279/.383/.643 in July.
- •He tied for the most RBIs in MLB with 25 in July.
- •Valdez drew 15 walks, tied for the most among rookies.
- •Pirates rank second in the league for runs scored as of August 3.
- •Next game is against the Brewers on August 3.
- 6:22 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Slugger Esmerlyn Valdez Earns MLB Honor Following Historic July
"In July, Valdez led all rookies in home runs (eight), total bases (54) and slugging percentage (.587).
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