Kendrys Morales - 2009 Highlights

2009 Highlights

• During 2009 spring training in Arizona, Morales led all players in doubles, with 11, while batting .400.
• On May 31, 2009, capped an 8–1 Angels' comeback with a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the Seattle Mariners 9–8.
• From June 24 to July 22, collected a 20-game hitting streak.
• Was selected the American League Player of the Week for the period ending August 2.
• On August 28, 2009, went 5-for-5 with six RBI, including two home runs and two doubles, to lead Angels' comeback over the Oakland Athletics, 11–7. He also surpassed Chili Davis' franchise record for the single season home run record by a switch-hitter with 29 and tied Davis' franchise record of four extra-base hits in a game.
• Was named the American League Player of the Month for August, after hit .385 (42-for-109) with 10 home runs, eight doubles, 22 runs, and 33 RBI in 28 games. He also set a new club record for RBI in the month, previously held by Bobby Bonds (31, 1977) and was one RBI shy of the franchise record for any month.