
Dragons Blake Dunn Wins MWL Player of the Week Award
May 2, 2023 - Midwest League (MWL)
Dayton Dragons News Release
DAYTON, OHIO - Dayton Dragons outfielder Blake Dunn has been named the Midwest League Player of the Week for the week of April 24-30.
Dunn appeared in all six Dragons games during the week, going 11 for 20 (.550) with three home runs, 10 runs batted in, four stolen bases, and an OPS of 1.717.
Dunn will be a strong candidate for MWL Player of the Month for April. He leads the MWL in OPS (1.240) and on-base percentage (.538); is tied for first in runs (16); is second in batting average (.386), slugging percentage (.702), and stolen bases (11); is tied for second in home runs (5), and RBI (18).
Dunn over his last 10 games is 16 for 33 (.485) with three home runs and six stolen bases. He has hit home runs in each of his last three games.
Dunn is a product of Western Michigan University and a native of Saugatuck, Michigan. He was selected by the Reds in the 15th round of the 2021 draft and is in his first season with the Dragons.
The Dragons open a 12-game, two-city road trip tonight at Lansing at 6:05 p.m. The Dragons next home game is Tuesday, May 16 against the Fort Wayne TinCaps at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. For ticket information, go to daytondragons.com or call (937) 228-2287.
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