Watkins Selected IL's Top Player Saturday, October 10th , 2026 Doug Watkins of the Pawtucket Red Sox had a fine season this year and today he accepted the Most Valuable Player Award for 2026.
The 27-year-old shortstop put up a .280 average and a .372 on-base percentage, piling up 111 hits, 16 doubles, 3 triples, 7 home runs, 39 RBIs and 61 runs scored.
Chiefs Ace IL's Best Pitcher Friday, October 9th , 2026
Chiefs ace Ismael García is the latest International League Outstanding Pitcher Award trophy winner. The Syracuse star shined on the diamond time and again this year and finished with an outstanding 10-12 record.
In 31 starts he tossed 182.2 innings, posted 124 strikeouts and sported a 2.32 ERA. Opposing batters hit .228 when García was pitching.
