The announcement marks the first time that the Orioles claimed AL Player and Rookie of the Month in the same month.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson is the American League Player of the Month for March/April, Major League Baseball announced on Friday. In the first 29 games of the season, Henderson batted .

Gunnar Henderson was hitting .182 and Colton Cowser was in Triple-A. Friday, the two Orioles youngsters were recognized by Major League Baseball for their scorching-hot starts to the season. Henderson was named the American League’s Player of the Month for March/April after hitting 10 home runs and establishing himself as one of baseball’s best players.

The Orioles won three of four games from the Yankees, they lead the division, and they just claimed two monthly awards.This is a team on a roll.Shortstop Gunnar Henderson was named the American League’s Player of the Month and outfielder Colton Cowser was chosen Rookie of the Month.