Topps CAR Player of the Month: Kala Ka’aihue
For his performances at the plate during the month of June, Kala Ka’aihue ‘03 was named the Topps Carolina League Player of the Month as a first baseman for the High-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
Through 27 games in June, Kala batted .378 with 9 home runs and 25 RBI including an 11-game stretch where he went 19 for 40 (.475) with 5 home runs and 17 RBI.
On the season, Kala is batting .290 with 20 home runs and 54 RBI. He currently leads the Carolina League in home runs (20) and slugging percentage (.570) and is 5th in total RBI.