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Philadelphia Phillies Weekly Awards: April 9-April 15

By Sean Duckworth

Apr 5, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (7) against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The Reds won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (7) against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The Reds won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 15, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson throws to the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson throws to the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Most Valuable Position Player

Cesar Hernandez

Hernandez had a nice week. His .370 batting average led the team(by over .120 points), and his five RBIs ranked second behind Maikel Franco.

The 26-year-old from Venezuela is now hitting .313 on the season. Surprisingly enough, Hernandez is also tied for the team lead in home runs with two.

This is Hernandez’s first MVPP award of the season.

Most Valuable Pitcher

Jeremy Hellickson

Hellickson or Eickhoff?

This seems like it will be the question all season. The nod goes to Hellickson this week as he gave up just five hits, two walks, and two earned runs over twelve innings.

Hellickson’s ERA now sits 1.59 on the season, and it seems as if the Phillies’ ace could be on track to have an impressive second season in red pinstripes.

As it stands, Hellickson is the only pitcher on the staff with more than one win.

This is Hellickson’s first MVP award this season.

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