President Nick Kenney of the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) today announced the winners of the Minor League Athletic Trainers of the Year Awards for the 2025 baseball season.
The PBATS Minor League Baseball awards are given annually to one member of each of the 14 leagues in Minor League Baseball. Two additional awards are given to the Minor League Coordinator and Latin American Coordinator of the Year. One final award is given to the Organizational Minor League Staff of the Year.
“As President of PBATS, it is a privilege to honor the Minor League Athletic Trainers of the Year for the 2025 season,” said Nick Kenney, PBATS President. “This year’s winners represent the very best of our profession—bringing unmatched dedication, expertise, and care to their athletes every single day. Their impact on player health and performance is immeasurable, and they embody the standard of excellence that defines PBATS. We are tremendously proud of their achievements and the role they play in advancing the game.”
“I would also like to sincerely recognize the PBATS’ Minor League Awards Committee for once again leading the Minor League Athletic Trainer of the Year awards in 2025,” said Kenney. “The group’s commitment to recognizing and elevating the work of our Minor League athletic trainers reflects their passion for the profession and the deep respect they have earned across our society. Their leadership ensures these outstanding professionals receive the recognition they deserve.”
All 16 winners are eligible for the prestigious Minor League Athletic Trainer of the Year award to be voted upon by the full membership of PBATS at the 2025 MLB winter meetings in Orlando, Florida.
2025 Minor League Athletic Training Award Winners:
- Cleveland Guardians: Minor League Staff of the Year
- Bryan Housand (Minnesota Twins): Minor League Medical Coordinator
- Manny Lopez (Cincinnati Reds): Latin American Coordinator
- Jacob Legan (Cleveland Guardians): International League
- Hoshito Mizutani (Colorado Rockies): Pacific Coast League
- Tim Vigue (San Francisco Giants): Eastern League
- Dylan Culwell (Los Angeles Angels): Southern League
- Brad Groleau (Kansas City Royals): Texas League
- Marissa VanHassel (Philadelphia Phillies): Florida State League
- Masa Koyanagi (Los Angeles Angels): California League
- Lauren Gottscall (Milwaukee Brewers): Carolina League
- Micah Gerhart (San Diego Padres): Midwest League
- Ruben Santiago (Tampa Bay Rays): South Atlantic League
- Katie Reyes (Toronto Blue Jays): Northwest League
- Luis Estrala (Cleveland Guardians): Arizona Complex League
- Toni Lee (Atlanta Braves): Florida Complex League
- Marlon Carvajal (Colorado Rockies): Dominican Summer League