Classical High School Alum Named ALCS MVP In Sweep Of Yankees

HOUSTON, TX — On the one hand, Providence local Jeremy Peña is perhaps not the most loved local in Major League Baseball, given his affiliation with a Houston Astros franchise which, post-cheating allegations, is booed fervently in every stadium across the league, including at Fenway Park.

On the other hand, Peña did just help those Astros sweep the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series, garners himself ALCS MVP along the way. Perhaps Sox fans will give Peña a pass for the Astros affiliation.

Peña, a Providence local and 2015 graduate of Classical High School, was a major part in the sweep, going 6-18 in the series, including a three-run home run that tied the game in the third inning during Sunday's final victory over New York.

The rookie shortstop is a native of the Dominican Republic and played college ball at the University of Maine.

During his rookie year, Peña hit for a .253 average with 22 home runs, 63 runs batted in and scored 72 times.