Mariners’ Miller named AL Player of the Week

Seattle Mariners infielder-outfielder Brad Miller has been named the American League Player of the Week for May 11-17.

Miller hit .429 (9-for-21) with six runs scored, three doubles, four home runs and five RBI in six games. He posted a .500 on-base percentage and slugged 1.143 for a 1.643 OPS.

Miller has hit four home runs over his past five games, after hitting one home run in the first 30 games of the season.

Over the course of the week Miller started three games at designated hitter, two at shortstop and made his debut in left field.

For the season, he’s batting .264 with five home runs and 14 RBI.