-Matthew McConkey
In August of 1997, Bernie Williams of the New York Yankees was awarded the American League Player of the Month. And what a month he had. He was the most outstanding player that hot August, posting a .375 (47-119) BA, 8 HR, 23 RBI, with a 1.145 OPS. Williams was white hot.
He had a 7-game hitting streak to start the month, where he hit .577 (15-26), 4 HR, 8 RBI, and a 1.722 OPS.
He only struck out 15 times out of 119 ABs
Bernie's best game that month was vs the Twins: 2-3, 2 HR, 4 RBIs
Bernie Williams 1997 Regular Season Batting
