2026 MWBL AWARDS
The 2026 MWBL Awards were posted today.
For the full list of 2026 MWBL Awards Results, visit the Awards Results Page.
The Mid-West Baseball League (MWBL) announced its annual awards for the 2026 season today, celebrating outstanding performances in both the American League (A.L.) and National League (N.L.). The winners demonstrated exceptional talent and leadership across all major categories, including MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, and Rolaids Reliever of the Year.
Most Valuable Player Awards: Powerhouses Prevail
In the American League, Aaron Judge of the Hollywood Werewolves clinched the Most Valuable Player Award, securing 157 total votes. Judge stood out against strong competition, including runner-up Nick Kurtz of the Dallas Cougars, who took home Rookie of the Year. Kurtz finished with 124 points. Judge hit 52 Home Runs and drove in 114 runs, while batting .291 and posting a .412 On-Base Percentage.
Meanwhile, the National League crowned George Springer of the Tempe Tempers as its MVP, gathering 120 points in the balloting. Springer edged out his teammates Jose Ramirez, who finished second (111 points) & Cal Raleigh, who was third with 95 points. Springer batted .309, with 35 Long Balls, 99 RBI, a .395 On-Base Percentage., and helped Tempe make it all the way to the World Series.
Cy Young Awards: Aces Dominate the Mound
The 2026 Cy Young Awards recognized two formidable pitching performances. For the American League, Tarik Skubal of the Fremont Cannons finished well ahead of Paul Skenes of the Detroit Crime. Skubal finished with 78 points, and Skenes with 41. Skubal was 15-6 with a 1.94 ERA and a .74 WHIP.
The National League saw a strong year from Temper Jacob DeGrom, who nearly doubled Max Fried‘s votes, tallying 45 points. DeGrom finished with 28 Wins, 5 Losses, a 1.65 ERA & a .80 WHIP. No National League pitcher came close to DeGrom.
Rookie of the Year Awards: The Best of the Young Ones
The American League Rookie of the Year voting was not close. Dallas Cougars outfielder Kick Kurtz nearly doubled up on Chicago starter Noah Cameron. Kurtz led the league in Batting, had 41 Home runs, 116 RBI’s, a .439 on-base percentage, and a whopping 1.154 OPS. He dominated and played in only 129 Games during the season.
In the National League, Stephen Kolek took home the honors for Tempe. Kolek finished with 11 Wins, 3 losses, a 2.61 ERA, and a 1.07 WHIP. Shane Smith of Columbus was the runner-up in the N.L. Rookie voting.
Rolaids Reliever of the Year: Late-Inning Heroes
The Rolaids Reliever of the Year Award celebrated the league’s top closers. In the American League, Aroldis Chapman of the Chicago Mobsters won his 4th A.L. Rolaids Reliever of the Year award, beating out Mason Miller of Coconut Creek. Chapman finished the season with 1 Win, 1 Loss, 31 Saves, a Microscopic .51 ERA, and a WHIP of .68 – Chapman not only saved games, but he also dominated the end of the game.
The National League Reliever honor went to Abner Uribe of the Columbus Explorers. Uribe finished the year with 7 Wins, 2 Losses, 32 Saves, a 1.28 ERA, and a WHIP of .74 for a great season in Columbus. Uribe edged out last year’s winner Andres Munox 46 Points to 34.
Manager of the Year: Miller & Douglass Lead Their Leagues
The Manager of the Year Awards recognized exceptional leadership in both leagues. In the American League, Cliff Miller of the Coconut Creek Crushers secured the award with 43 points, narrowly beating Jarl Jackson of the Dallas Cougars, who received 36 points. Miller’s Crushers won 114 games, most of any American League Franchise.
The National League saw Chris Douglass of the Tempe Tempers take home the honor, also with 44 points. Douglass won the award ahead of George Skiles of the Sacramento Capitals, who totaled 36 points. Douglass and his Tempe Tempers won an incredible 114 Games in 2026.
For a complete review of how the votes played out, click here: 2025 AWARDS VOTING COMPLETE.
AMERICAN LEAGUE AWARD WINNERS
NATIONAL LEAGUE AWARD WINNERS
