Taylor Steffey from Madison has been named the Reader's Choice MNJ Baseball Player of the Week following a standout performance.
Key points
Taylor Steffey is named Player of the Week
Recognition is based on recent performance
Announcement made after April 13, 2026 game
Steffey plays for Madison Rams
Taylor SteffeyMadison Rams
READER'S CHOICE MNJ Baseball Player of the Week
Madison's Taylor Steffey goes high for a ball during the Rams' 5-0 nonconference boys tennis victory over the River Valley Vikings on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Ontario's Dane Kearns (11) and Guy Trader team up to tag out a Bellevue base stealer during the Warriors' 3-0 nonconference win over Bellevue on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Ontario's Jon Mahon catches the final out of the Warriors' 3-0 nonconference win over Bellevue on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Ontario's Liam Holden holds up his catch during the Warriors' 3-0 nonconference win over Bellevue on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Q&A
Who is the Reader's Choice MNJ Baseball Player of the Week?
The Reader's Choice MNJ Baseball Player of the Week is Taylor Steffey from Madison.
What did Taylor Steffey achieve to earn this recognition?
Taylor Steffey earned this recognition for his impressive performance in a recent game, contributing to the team's success.
When was the announcement for the Player of the Week made?
The announcement for the Player of the Week was made following the game on April 13, 2026.
What team does Taylor Steffey play for?
Taylor Steffey plays for the Madison Rams baseball team.
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Madison's Taylor Steffey goes high for a ball during the Rams' 5-0 nonconference boys tennis victory over the River Valley Vikings on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Chloee Steward take a look at her bat before digging into the box during the Colts' 12-2 nonconference softball win over Fairfield Union on Saturday, April 18, 2026 during the Mid-Ohio Spring Classic at Marshall Park.
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Clear Fork's Jada Brokaw locks in on the pitcher during the Colts' 12-2 nonconference softball win over Fairfield Union on Saturday, April 18, 2026 during the Mid-Ohio Spring Classic at Marshall Park.
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Clear Fork's Millie Chamberlain makes a play at third base during the Colts' 12-2 nonconference softball win over Fairfield Union on Saturday, April 18, 2026 during the Mid-Ohio Spring Classic at Marshall Park.
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Clear Fork's Presley Lilly celebrates a double during the Colts' 12-2 nonconference softball win over Fairfield Union on Saturday, April 18, 2026 during the Mid-Ohio Spring Classic at Marshall Park.
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Lexington's Addison Williams is greeted at home plate after smashing a home run during Lady Lex's doubleheader split with Colonel Crawford on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Lexington's Alexis Cantrell flips the ball to second base during Lady Lex's doubleheader split with Colonel Crawford on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Lexington's Charlee Miller slides into third base during Lady Lex's doubleheader split with Colonel Crawford on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Lexington's Kyra Boyd makes solid contact with the ball during Lady Lex's doubleheader split with Colonel Crawford on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Lexington's Quinn Patrick lays down a perfect bunt during Lady Lex's doubleheader split with Colonel Crawford on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Lexington's Ben Wiltanger returns a ball during the Medina Boys Tennis Invitational on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Shelby's Braylee Sturts competes in the 94th Mehock Relays on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Ethan Beck competes in the 94th Mehock Relays on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Shelby's Kaleb Stairs delivers a pitch during the Whippets' 13-0 nonconference baseball win over the Plymouth Big Red on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Plymouth's Keegan Beverly makes an acrobatic catch during the Big Red's 13-0 nonconference baseball loss to Shelby on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
It's time to make your vote count.
Voting for the Mansfield News Journal Baseball Player of the Week is now open.
Voting ends at 7 p.m. on Friday. Mansfield Christian’s Kaci Pollard was voted MNJ Athlete of the Week last week with 11,177 votes.
