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Tigers' Eric Haase named American League Rookie of the Month

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Detroit Tigers' Eric Haase watches his three-run home run to left field during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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(WXYZ) — Detroit Tigers outfielder and catcher Eric Haase was named the American League Rookie of the Month for July.

It's the first time in more than 10 years the Tigers have had a rookie of the month award winner. The last was Brennan Boesch in May and June 2010.

Haase played in 23 games throughout July and had a .265 batting average with nine home runs, 29 RBIs and a .945 OPS.

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