MLB.com's Sarah Langs highlighted several statistical achievements this week, featuring Carroll's baserunning speed, multiple White Sox home run contributors, and what the outlet describes as Pete Crow-Armstrong's heroic performances.
Crow-Armstrong's hot streak has drawn wider attention. Sportsnet reported that analysts Dave Ross and Jensen Lewis discussed the Cubs outfielder's chances at an NL MVP award as he continues his surge, examining how much the Cubs and Dodgers depend on their respective star players.
Elsewhere, Cal Raleigh's offensive struggles this season have become historically pronounced, according to Reddit's r/baseball community. Raleigh has recorded 52 hits so far—4 fewer than Ichiro had in August 2004 alone. After hitting 60 home runs last year, Raleigh is batting .156 with a .273 on-base percentage and .296 slugging percentage across 13 home runs and a 71 wRC+. The post notes his batting average ranks among the third-lowest single-season marks in MLB history, though the full historical context was cut off.