Yanquiel Fernandez Named NWL Player of the Month

Spokane, Wash. - Yanquiel Fernandez capped off a memorable month that included Spokane's first cycle in over 40 years and a $10,000 grand slam with more accolades on Monday after being named Northwest League Player of the Month for May by Minor League Baseball.

Fernandez batted .385/.419/.726 and led the minor leagues in hits (45, five more than any other player), total bases (85, eight more than any other player) and RBI (35). He also led the league in home runs (10). He was second in the league in average (.385) and OPS (1.145), was third in runs (26), triples (two) and slugging percentage (.726). He hit safely in 24 of 28 games, posted 13 multi- hit games and hit in 13 straight games from May 16-28. Fernandez, 20, was signed by Colorado as an international free agent out of Havana, Cuba, on July 12, 2019.

NEXT HOMESTAND: June 13 - 18 vs. Eugene Emeralds

The Indians continue their road trip in Hillsboro this week before returning to Avista Stadium on Tuesday, June 13th for a six-game set with the Eugene Emeralds. That homestand features SCRAPS Bark in the Park Night, Pride Night, (2) Fireworks Nights, and the Father's Day Game featuring Spokane's own Craig T. Nelson! Tickets for all games are available by CLICKING HERE.

ABOUT THE SPOKANE INDIANS

The Spokane Indians are the High-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies located in Spokane, Washington, and were named 2021 MiLB Organization of the Year. Avista Stadium is home to the MultiCare Kids Bench Seat. Parking at all Spokane Indians games is FREE. The Spokane Indians Office and Team Store hours are 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Monday through Thursday and 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Fridays. On game days, the Office and Team Store are open from 10:00 AM through the end of the game.