Philadelphia Phillies Weekly Awards 4/16-4/22

Apr 22, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (7) gets doused with Powerade from catcher Cameron Rupp (29) after hitting walk-off two-RBI single during the tenth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies defeated the Braves, 4-3 in 10 innings. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 19, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp (29) tags New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) for an out in the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

Least Valuable Position Player: Runner Up

Cameron Rupp

Although batting a semi-respectable .250 on the week, Rupp continues to be one of the low men on the totem pole. The veteran backstop struck out in nearly half(7Ks in 16ABs) of his at-bats this week.

The positive side is that Rupp provided some power during the week as he managed to add three doubles to his yearly totals.

Least Valuable Pitch: Runner Up

Joaquin Benoit

After gaining the closer role, Benoit has subsequently lost it as well. The 39-year-old appears in four games this week, giving up three earned runs in just 3.2 innings.

I’m petty with this decision as it could easily have gone to Aaron Nola but giving up a walk-off home run to Bryce Harper after allowing Chris Heisey, a career .242 hitter, to reach via walk is the type of thing that lands you on this list.

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