Vote for the Daily News Fans Midseason Baseball Player of the Year

Vote for the Daily News Fans Midseason Baseball Player of the Year

The 2026 Massachusetts high school baseball season has rounded second.

We have multiple weeks of power rankings data to parse, and the state tournament bracket release is in sight.

That provides the perfect opportunity to look back at the season so far and the players who have made their mark in 2026.

Vote for the 2026 Daily News Fans Midseason Baseball Player of the Year now. We selected candidates from nominations for our weekly player of the week polls.

Natick senior William Wright throws the ball to the plate during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Natick senior Gavin Weddle pops the ball foul during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Holliston senior Cullen Forde fires his pitch towards the plate during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Holliston junior Gavin Sammon makes it safely to 2nd base before the throw to Natick senior Landon Sullivan during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Holliston senior Tommy Quinn watches as his hit goes foul during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Natick senior Henry Kinchla is stuck in a pickle between Holliston senior Brogan Roche (1) and Holliston junior Henry Leek (18), during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. Leek tagged Kinchla out.

Natick senior captain Cam Gobeille slides into 2nd before the tag by Holliston senior Brogan Roche during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Natick senior Gavin Weddle watches the base running of a teammate, after Weddle crossed home plate, during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Natick senior captain Cam Gobeille connects with the baseball during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Natick senior captain Jack Weierman talks with head coach Jason Hoye before Weierman’s at bat, during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Holliston junior Gavin Sammon sprints to first base during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Holliston junior Aidan Kramera makes it back to first base before the throw to Natick senior Henry Kinchla during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Natick senior captain Cam Gobeille watches his ball in flight to the outfield during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

The Panthers infield meets at the mound to support Holliston senior pitcher Cullen Forde during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Holliston senior Max Maurao watches the path of the ball during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Natick senior Gavin Weddle watches the trajectory of his hit into the outfield during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Natick head coach Jason Hoye and members of the Redhawks watch the action on the field during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Holliston junior Aidan Kramera gets congratulated by Holliston freshman Tristan Snyder after crossing home plate during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Holliston senior Tommy Quinn watches the action on the field during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Natick junior Ryan Edelson can’t believe the umpire’s call, after Holliston freshman Finn Belason tagged him out at 2nd base, during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. Holliston senior Brogan Roche provided backup. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

Natick senior captain Alexander Jacques waits for his pitch during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Natick senior William Wright throws the ball to the plate during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Natick senior William Wright throws the ball to the plate during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Natick senior Gavin Weddle pops the ball foul during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Holliston senior Cullen Forde fires his pitch towards the plate during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Holliston junior Gavin Sammon makes it safely to 2nd base before the throw to Natick senior Landon Sullivan during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Holliston senior Tommy Quinn watches as his hit goes foul during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Natick senior Henry Kinchla is stuck in a pickle between Holliston senior Brogan Roche (1) and Holliston junior Henry Leek (18), during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. Leek tagged Kinchla out.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Natick senior captain Cam Gobeille slides into 2nd before the tag by Holliston senior Brogan Roche during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Natick senior Gavin Weddle watches the base running of a teammate, after Weddle crossed home plate, during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Natick senior captain Cam Gobeille connects with the baseball during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Natick senior captain Jack Weierman talks with head coach Jason Hoye before Weierman’s at bat, during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Holliston junior Gavin Sammon sprints to first base during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Holliston junior Aidan Kramera makes it back to first base before the throw to Natick senior Henry Kinchla during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Natick senior captain Cam Gobeille watches his ball in flight to the outfield during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

The Panthers infield meets at the mound to support Holliston senior pitcher Cullen Forde during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Holliston senior Max Maurao watches the path of the ball during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Natick senior Gavin Weddle watches the trajectory of his hit into the outfield during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Natick head coach Jason Hoye and members of the Redhawks watch the action on the field during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Holliston junior Aidan Kramera gets congratulated by Holliston freshman Tristan Snyder after crossing home plate during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Holliston senior Tommy Quinn watches the action on the field during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Natick junior Ryan Edelson can’t believe the umpire’s call, after Holliston freshman Finn Belason tagged him out at 2nd base, during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. Holliston senior Brogan Roche provided backup. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field

Natick senior captain Alexander Jacques waits for his pitch during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.

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