Jake McCarthy earns NL Player of the Week honors for Rockies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Colorado Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy has been named the National League Player of the Week for August 1-8. McCarthy registered a.519 batting average and led the league with 14 hits over six games, which included two home runs and five RBIs. He achieved notable milestones, becoming the third player since 1920 to record four hits, two homers, three RBIs, and two stolen bases in a single game on August 8 against the St. Louis Cardinals. Additionally, McCarthy's performance solidifies his key role with the Rockies, as the team prepares to face the Arizona Diamondbacks next.
- •McCarthy is the first Rockie named NL Player of the Week since September 2025.
- •He led the NL in multiple offensive categories, including batting average and OPS.
- •McCarthy recorded four hits and two home runs in a game against the Cardinals.
- •This season marks a career breakout for McCarthy, with 13 home runs and 20 stolen bases.
- •The Rockies will play the Diamondbacks next, where McCarthy faces his former team.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jake McCarthy named NL Player of the Week
"McCarthy paced the NL in most offensive categories
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