It is that point of 12 months once more — the time to honor the cream of the crop in Minor League Baseball.
The MiLB Awards Present will return for a 3rd season on MLB Community. Hosted by Xavier Scruggs and MLB Community Emmy Award-winning host and play-by-play announcer Matt Vasgersian, this system will spotlight all issues MiLB, from prime prospect performances, to probably the most electrifying debuts and the zaniest alternate identities.
Listed below are the classes that will likely be awarded:
Gained by the Purple Sox’s Kristian Campbell in ’24 and the Orioles’ Jackson Holliday in ‘23, this award takes under consideration manufacturing, age and stage when figuring out the prospect that had the very best 12 months on the plate. And as soon as once more, it can go to an infielder. Griffin put collectively a historic 20/60 season — solely the second within the Minors since 1958 — as he rose from Single-A to Double-A in his debut season. After lacking seven weeks with a proper ankle sprain, McGonigle made probably the most of his season, batting .305/.408/.583 with extra walks (59) than strikeouts (46). Wetherholt, in the meantime, confirmed why he was thought of probably the most superior hitter within the 2024 Draft (the place the Cardinals drafted him seventh general) as he posted a 152 wRC+ throughout the Minors’ two highest ranges whereas displaying defensive versatility. Extra »
Minor League Pitching Prospect of the Yr:Finalists:Griffin Herring, LHP, Rockies (No. 9)Jonah Tong, RHP, Mets (No. 4/MLB No. 43)Trey Yesavage, RHP, Blue Jays (No. 1/MLB No. 25)
Identical to the earlier class, the Pitching Prospect of the Yr takes under consideration age and stage — this time figuring out somebody who has been dominant on the mound. Herring made fast work of A-ball associates of the Yankees and Rockies, due to a sweeping mid-80s slider, as he struck out 149 batters with a 1.89 ERA throughout 119 1/3 innings. Tong rode his rising fastball and improved changeup to 179 strikeouts and a 1.43 ERA throughout Double-A and Triple-A — each figures that led all Minor Leaguers (min. 110 IP). Yesavage, the twentieth general decide in 2024, performed in all 4 full-season ranges earlier than making his MLB debut in September, racking up 160 Ok’s to simply 41 walks with a 3.12 ERA in 98 frames. Extra »
All-MiLB Prospect Crew: This class tabs the very best prospects at every place in 2025, splitting the gamers right into a First Crew and Second Crew. Final season’s First Crew featured seven gamers who’ve performed in The Present this season.
Minor League Debut of the Yr:Finalists:Konnor Griffin, SS/OF, Pirates (No. 1/MLB No. 1) — WINNERGriffin Herring, LHP, Rockies (No. 9)Trey Yesavage, RHP, Blue Jays (No. 1/MLB No. 25)
Arias was thought of the most effective defenders within the 2023 worldwide class and has lived as much as that scouting report throughout three ranges this season, with excellent vary and a robust arm. Honeycutt was one of many toolsiest gamers within the 2024 Draft (the place he went twenty second general) and makes use of his well-above-average velocity and robust arm successfully in middle subject. After which Jones has been doing his finest to dwell as much as the fame of his 10-time Gold Glove father Andruw, combining glorious instincts with plus-plus velocity to stake a declare as the most effective middle fielders within the Minors.
Greatest New Alternate IdentityFinalists:Asheville Snot Otters (Astros)Barkansas Dizzys (Mariners) — WINNERBinghamton Bathtub Donkeys (Mets)Erie Moon Mammoths (Tigers)Jacksonville Honey Drippers (Marlins)New Hampshire Area Potatoes (Blue Jays)Wisconsin Frozen Pizzas (Brewers)
