Philadelphia Phillies Weekly Awards 4/23-4/29
![Apr 9, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp (34) stands on second base with a double and his first major league hit during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Apr 9, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp (34) stands on second base with a double and his first major league hit during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/ThatBallsOuttaHere-cover-36bcddee549beabbe70bf4e8ecdf2191.jpg)
Most Valuable Position Player: Runner Up
Andrew Knapp
Knapp had a nice week this week albeit in limited playing time. The rookie backstop went 4 for 9 while capping off his week with his first career home run.
The 25-year-old catcher is now batting .304 on the season with four extra base hits in just 23 at bats.
Most Valuable Pitcher: Runner Up
Joaquin Benoit
Benoit put up some solid numbers this week. The 39-year-old right appeared in three games pitching three innings while striking out four. Benoit has lowered his season ERA to 2.31 and is molding himself into an attractive trade chip.