Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Will Benson Named National League Player of the Week

Good for him!

May 18, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson (30) reacts after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson had himself quite the week last week, including hitting five home runs in his last four games.

On Monday, it was announced that Benson has been named National League Player of the Week.

The 26-year-old hit .526 with an OPS of 1.959. He had 10 hits, five of which were home runs to go along with 10 RBIs.

“I’m definitely getting results at the moment, which I’m grateful for,” Benson told MLB.com's Mark Sheldon on Sunday. “My focus is really on showing up and being consistent with what I’m trying to do.

Benson is a big reason the Reds are on a four-game winning streak.

You can see the full announcement below:

BEAMIN' POTW

Will Benson has been named the NL Player of the Week‼ pic.twitter.com/k3TcqgqkWA

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) May 19, 2025

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