Major League Baseball recognizes the game's top performers with this weekly honor, which began in the National League in 1973 and the American League a year later. See the history of Player of the Week Award winners.

In Major League Baseball (MLB), the Player of the Week Award is given weekly during the regular season. It is given to two outstanding players, one each in the National League (NL) and American League (AL).

Begun in 1974. Awards are given for games from the Monday prior to the Sunday date listed below.

The 2024 American League Player of the Week and 2024 National League Player of the Week Award are an extension to the Baseball Player of Month and Baseball Pitcher of the Month Award issued by Major League Baseball. Each baseball player below won the Baseball Player of the Week Award during the 2024 regular season. Research by Baseball Almanac.

Jun 21, 2021 · Ohtani's continued stellar two-way performance for the Angels made him the American League Player of the Week, and Schwarber took home National League Player of the Week honors after a huge slugging weekend for the Nationals.

5 days ago · AL Player of the Week. Greene highlights. This browser does not support the video element. Greene: .464/.500/.893 slash line, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 7 runs. May 5, 2025. All-time POTW winners. This browser does not support the video element. Tyrone Taylor even impressed himself with this diving catch deep in the gap that was named Play of the Week.

Sep 23, 2024 · Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was named the National League’s Player of the Week on Monday. Is this even a surprise? Ohtani had arguably one of the best weeks in Major...

May 7, 2024 · Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has been named the National League Player of the Week, Major League Baseball said Monday, marking his first weekly award since switching leagues and his eighth overall.

Apr 28, 2025 · Polanco hit .471 with four home runs, two doubles, two walks, eight RBI and five runs scored in 17 at-bats. He racked up 22 total bases and an on-base-plus-slugging percentage of 1.844 for the week.

Check out stats on every Major League Baseball Player of the Week winner since 1911 on ESPN.com.