Players of the Week, Aug. 17-23

Sioux Falls RHP Shawn Blackwell is the American Association's Pitcher of the Week, after a stretch that included a complete game shutout of the St. Paul Saints. Meanwhile, Winnipeg's Reggie Abercrombie has been named Player of the Week. Sir Reginald was 15-for-31 (.484) this week with two doubles, two home runs and eight RBIs during the Goldeyes tour of the Can-Am League.