Week's Top Performer Honored by ULW
It can be difficult for a young player to step out of the shadows and assert himself in the West, but last week <German Valdez:player#7172> of the <Albuquerque Scorpion Kings:team#27> reminded everyone just why he's here as he threw up numbers that made him an easy selection for Player of the Week. Valdez rocked opposing pitching for a .583 average (14-for-24), 1 home run and 9 RBIs to come away with the award.

<Valdez:player#7172> is presently batting .336 with 3 home runs, 16 runs scored and 22 RBIs. His OBP is .387.