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Josue De Paula and James Tibbs III named players of the week in MiLB

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:04 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Josue De Paula and James Tibbs III named players of the week in MiLB

Summary

Josue De Paula and James Tibbs III received player of the week honors on June 2, 2026, following strong performances in their respective leagues. Tibbs, playing for Oklahoma City, excelled in the Pacific Coast League with six home runs and 16 RBIs over six games. De Paula, representing the Tulsa Drillers in the Texas League, hit.500 with two home runs and six doubles in six games. Their accomplishments come as the Los Angeles Dodgers' minor league system recognized four players across all affiliations this week, including Jaron Elkins and pitcher Alex Makarewich.

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By the Numbers

•James Tibbs III hit six home runs and drove in 16 runs last week.
•Josue De Paula achieved a.500 batting average with two home runs.
•Both players received recognition for their performances in their respective leagues.
•The Dodgers honored four players as player or pitcher of the week.
•Elkins and Makarewich also earned accolades for their contributions.

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2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Josue De Paula, James Tibbs III win player of week

What they're saying

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Last week was the busiest week of the season for Dodgers minor league players getting honored, with four different players on Monday named either player of the week or pitcher of the week for their leagues, one at all four affiliate levels. James Tibbs III was named Pacific Coast League player of the week in […]
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