Zach Neto earns AL Player of the Week honor for hot streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:57 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto has been named the American League Player of the Week after a strong performance from August 17-23, where he batted.500 over six games. Neto achieved 14 hits, including four doubles, one triple, and two home runs while driving in nine runs. His notable turnaround follows a challenging period post-All-Star break, where his production significantly declined. With 22 home runs and 18 steals so far this season, he remains a crucial component for the Angels as they seek postseason success.
- •Neto hit.500 with 14 hits and nine RBIs from August 17-23.
- •He led the majors in hits and tied for extra-base hits.
- •Neto's previous Player of the Week award was in August 2025.
- •This season, he has 22 home runs and 18 steals.
- •His strikeout rate is high, raising concerns about his performance.
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Zach Neto’s Impressive Stretch Earns Him Major Honor
"Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto earned his first AL Player of the Week award after a red-hot stretch from Aug 17-23. The post Zach Neto’s Impressive Stretch Earns Him Major Honor appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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