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.
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Here are the categories that will be awarded:
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)
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)