June 1, 2026 — EVERETT, WA: Catcher Josh Caron has been named the Northwest League Player of the Week as he delivered a standout series against the Hillsboro Hops, batting .381 over six games.
He finished the week with three home runs, six RBIs, a .435 on-base percentage, and a .857 slugging percentage, providing consistent impact in the middle of the lineup and driving much of the offense throughout the series.
For the season, Caron ranks among the Northwest League leaders, sitting third in slugging percentage (.531) while ranking fourth in both home runs (9) and RBI (34).
The weekly honor is the first of the season for Caron.
Caron was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the fourth round of the 2024 MLB Draft with the No. 121 overall pick out of the University of Nebraska. He began his professional career that summer appearing in 13 games with the Modesto Nuts where he hit .277 (13-47)
Previous 2026 AquaSox Player of the Week Winners
- Week 4 (April 20–26): Felnin Celesten
- Week 5 (April 27–May 3): Felnin Celesten
- Week 9 (May 25–31): Josh Caron
Previous 2026 AquaSox Pitcher of the Week Winners
- Week 4 (April 20–26): Felnin Celesten
ABOUT THE EVERETT AQUASOX: The Everett AquaSox are the defending 2025 Northwest League Champions and serve as the High-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. Established in 1984, the club has been affiliated with the Mariners since adopting the AquaSox name in 1995. For the latest updates on the 2026 season — including community initiatives and appearances by Webbly — follow the Frogs on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, or visit AquaSox.com. Season ticket packages, group outings, and picnic experiences are available now by calling (425) 258-3673 or by visiting the AquaSox Front Office at 3802 Broadway.
ABOUT MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Minor League Baseball consists of 120 teams across four classification levels (Single-A, High-A, Double-A and Triple-A) that are affiliated with Major League Baseball’s 30 teams. Fans flock to MiLB games to see baseball’s future stars and experience the affordable family-friendly entertainment that has been a staple of MiLB since 1901. For more information, visit MiLB.com and follow MiLB on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.