Grizzlies OF Yanquiel Fernandez Flexes His Way to California League Player of the Week For August 8 - 14

Fresno, CA – Fresno Grizzlies outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez was selected by Minor League Baseball as the California League Player of the Week for August 8 - 14. Fernandez's impressive series at Inland Empire concluded with him flexing into the Grizzlies record books.

In six games last week, Fernandez went 9-for-26 (.346) with three homers, three doubles, 10 RBI, eight runs, two walks and a 1.187 OPS. On August 11th, Fernandez whacked three hits, including his second grand slam of the season and drove in a career-high six RBI. To wrap up the series on Sunday, Fernandez powered his 31st two-bagger of the year, putting him 10th all-time in Grizzlies single-season doubles. He ties Jack Mayfield (2018), Nate Schierholtz (2007) and Calvin Murray (1999) for that feat. Up next is Jason Ellison (2004), Scott McClain (2008) and Brett Harper (2008), who all smoked 32 doubles in their respective years.

The Rockies #16 overall prospect on MLB.com now leads the California League in RBI (89) and is fifth in clouts (16). The 19-year-old from Cuba becomes the third Grizzlies player (Victor Juarez and Hunter Goodman) and second batter to earn multiple California League weekly honors (June 6 - 12). Fernandez is also one of seven 2022 Grizzlies players to be awarded a weekly honor (Adael Amador, Goodman (2), Mason Green, Brayan Castillo, Juan Brito and Juarez (2)). Fresno also swept California League monthly awards for June (Goodman and McCade Brown).

The Grizzlies start a six-game series tomorrow night against the Visalia Rawhide (Diamondbacks affiliate) at Valley Strong Ballpark. Single-game tickets for the rest of the year, as well as Full, Half and Flex Season Ticket plans, are on sale now. For more information on the 2022 season, please visit fresnogrizzlies.com or contact the club by calling (559) 320-8497.

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ABOUT THE FRESNO GRIZZLIES
The Fresno Grizzlies are the reigning Low-A West regular-season champions and a proud affiliate of the Colorado Rockies organization. The team plays at Chukchansi Park in Downtown Fresno, which is also a year-round community venue that hosts a myriad of other special events including concerts, high school sporting events, and over 100 non-profit community events annually. The 2022 season will mark the teamʼs 20th year in Downtown Fresno and 24th baseball season since their inception in 1998.