Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run against the New York Yankees third inning during Game 4 of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Astros' rookie Jeremy Pena named ALCS MVP

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated Oct 24, 2022 1:01 AM ET

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena has had one heck of a rookie season.

On Sunday, Pena helped the Astros sweep the New York Yankees in the ALCS, finishing 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in a 6-5 win in Game 4.

After a standout series, the 25-year-old was named ALCS MVP.

Pena was impressive against the Yankees, slashing .353/.353/.824 with two doubles, two home runs, and four RBI.

JEREMY PEÑA IS THE ALCS MVP! pic.twitter.com/Q1kvmylooL
— Houston Astros (@astros) October 24, 2022

Jeremy Peña is the ALCS MVP pic.twitter.com/DIWKSYpIIV
— Joon Lee (@joonlee) October 24, 2022

The replacement at shortstop for Carlos Correa, who signed a three-year free agent deal with the Minnesota Twins last offseason, Pena has filled the slot nicely since day one.

In his first season in the majors, Pena batted .253/.289/.426 with 22 home runs and 63 RBI in 136 games.

So far this postseason, Pena is batting .303/.324/.667 with three homers and five RBI over seven games.

Mike Santa Barbara

Mike Santa Barbara is a Wilmington, Delaware native (Yes, it's a real place) with over a decade of sports writing experience. A diehard Philadelphia sports fan, he has two dogs named after Flyers and cried real tears when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. You can follow him on Twitter at @mike__sb

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