2025 MiLB Awards Show

It's that time of year again -- the time to honor the cream of the crop in Minor League Baseball.

The MiLB Awards Show will return for a third season on MLB Network. Hosted by Xavier Scruggs and MLB Network Emmy Award-winning host and play-by-play announcer Matt Vasgersian, the program will highlight all things MiLB, from top prospect performances, to the most electrifying debuts and the zaniest alternate identities.

Here are the categories that will be awarded:

Minor League Hitting Prospect of the Year:
Finalists:
Konnor Griffin, SS/OF, Pirates (No. 1/MLB No. 1) -- WINNER
Kevin McGonigle, SS, Tigers (No. 1/MLB No. 2)
JJ Wetherholt, SS/2B, Cardinals (No. 1/MLB No. 6)

Minor League Pitching Prospect of the Year:
Finalists:
Griffin Herring, LHP, Rockies (No. 9)
Jonah Tong, RHP, Mets (No. 4/MLB No. 43) -- WINNER
Trey Yesavage, RHP, Blue Jays (No. 1/MLB No. 25)

All-MiLB Prospect Team:

FIRST-TEAM

C: Samuel Basallo, Orioles
1B: Jac Caglianone, Royals
2B: JJ Wetherholt, Cardinals
3B: Sal Stewart, Reds
SS: Konnor Griffin, Pirates
OF: Spencer Jones, Yankees
OF: Dylan Beavers, Orioles
OF: Edward Florentino, Pirates
DH: Kevin McGonigle, Tigers
LHP: Griffin Herring, Rockies
RHP: Jonah Tong, Mets
RP: Hayden Harris, Braves

Breakout Player of the Year:
Finalists:
Edward Florentino, OF/1B, Pirates (PIT No. 5/MLB No. 97)
Nolan McLean, RHP, Mets (NYM No. 3/MLB No. 36) -- WINNER
Rainiel Rodriguez, C, Cardinals (STL No. 4/MLB No. 93)

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Minor League Debut of the Year:
Finalists:
Konnor Griffin, SS/OF, Pirates (No. 1/MLB No. 1) -- WINNER
Griffin Herring, LHP, Rockies (No. 9)
Trey Yesavage, RHP, Blue Jays (No. 1/MLB No. 25)

Defensive Player of the Year:
Finalists:
Franklin Arias, SS, Red Sox (BOS No. 1/MLB No. 23)
Vance Honeycutt, OF, Orioles (BAL No. 18)
Druw Jones, OF, D-backs (AZ No. 14) -- WINNER

Best New Alternate Identity
Finalists:
Asheville Snot Otters (Astros)
Barkansas Dizzys (Mariners) -- WINNER
Binghamton Bathtub Donkeys (Mets)
Erie Moon Mammoths (Tigers)
Jacksonville Honey Drippers (Marlins)
New Hampshire Space Potatoes (Blue Jays)
Wisconsin Frozen Pizzas (Brewers)