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The 2026 Playoff MVP is Stew Caladie of Snack Shack!

It takes a special performance at the plate to take Playoff MVP honors without seeing the mound, and that’s exactly what Stew had during the 2026 postseason. In the first of what was Snack Shack’s two closely contested playoff games, Stew hit two 6th inning HR, the second of which was a walk off, to bring his team back from a 9-5 deficit in extra innings. In the second game, which was Game 3 of the Championship series, Stew went 3-for-5 and drove in 6 runs. The rest of the Snack Shack lineup combined drove in 4. Altogether, Stew slashed .500 for the playoffs, hitting 4 HR while driving in a league best 21 runs.

He beat out Brett Caladie, Steve Dotzel, and Brandon Wozniak for the award.

Tomorrow's announcement is our final award -- Sportsman of the Year.

The 2026 MVP is Brett Caladie of Snack Shack!

Brett Caladie may be a Big League Wiffler now, but he hasn’t forgotten his roots. In 2026 he put up a staggering .638 batting average alongside a .696 OBP and a staggering 81 RBI. These numbers in and of themselves are MVP worthy, but Caladie took it one step further; he broke the single season home run record, a record that stood for an entire decade, smashing 27 cut/scuffed/sandpapered Wiffle Balls out of Diamond City Park. On the pitching end, Brett also had a successful season, posting a 4.48 ERA and 45 strikeouts. It takes a lot to stand out, especially on an already dominant team, and yet Brett does.

He beat out Steve Dotzel and Joey Dougher for the award.

Tomorrow's announcement will be Playoff MVP.

The 2026 Silver Slugger goes to Brett Caladie of Snack Shack!

In what is becoming an annual tradition, Brett wins the award given to the league’s best hitter. This is his 5th Silver Slugger trophy over the past 6 seasons. 2026 was arguably Brett’s best year at the plate, most notably his 27 HR broke the BWBL record for HR in a season (24) that has stood since 2016. In addition, Brett drove in 81 runs, a career high, and the second most ever recorded in a season in league history. Beyond the power numbers, he also batted .638 with a .696 OBP both of which were the second-best marks posted during the 2026 season.

He beat out his cousin, Stew Caladie, and Brandon Wozniak for the award.

Tomorrow's announcement will be the Most Valuable Player award.

Need something to listen to while you work? Check out the latest episode of Divots and Dingers! This weeks special guest: The 2026 Cy Young Winner: Steve Dotzel!

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Episode 4 With Special Guest: 2026 AWARD WINNER, Steve Dotzel! Divots&Dingers Podcast · Episode

The 2026 Cy Young goes to Steve Dotzel of Snack Shack!

Make no mistake: hitting is getting better in the BWBL, which makes Dotzel’s 2026 season on the mound that much more impressive. Undefeated in the regular season, posting a 2.83 ERA in 30 innings pitched, 49 Ks, while walking only nine(!) batters all season. Dotzel continues to find ways of frustrating elite batters with good speed, great movement, and A1 placement.

He beat out Joey Dougher and Fran George for the award.

Tomorrow's announcement will be Silver Slugger.

The 2026 Captain of the Year goes to Stew Caladie of Snack Shack!

For the second consecutive season, Stew takes the honor for the league’s top captain. In two seasons with Stew at the reigns, Snack Shack has posted identical 18-2 regular seasons, both of which culminated with a perfect 5-0 run through the playoffs and a Red Robin Cup Trophy. Stew is one of the most well-respected players around the league, as evidenced by his 2025 Sportsman of the Year award, for which he once again earned a nomination in 2026.

He beat out Ryan Coleman and Joey Dougher for the award.

Tomorrow's announcement will be Cy Young.

The 2026 BWBL Most Improved award goes to James Ziobro of Scared Hitless!

The long-time league veteran put together a career season in 2026, leading the entire BWBL in batting average (.656) and OBP (.741). This was a huge improvement from his 2025 season which saw him slash .333/.438 across the same categories. In addition, James drove in 40 runs in 2026, a 54% increase from the 26 seen in 2025. These impressive numbers at the plate also earned James a Silver Slugger award nomination.

He beat out Aiden O'Haire and Brandon Wozniak for the award.

Tomorrow's announcement is for the Captain of the Year.

The 2026 BWBL Rookie of the Year is Ben Fenster of Roadkill!

Ben paced all 2026 rookies with a .600 batting average and a .671 OBP while his 8 HR and 37 RBI’s were 2nd best among the group. On the mound, Ben led the class in every major pitching category finishing the season with a 6-2 record, 5.00 ERA, and 56 strikeouts. Ben performed so well in his debut season, he also earned nominations for the Cy Young and MVP awards.

He beat out Treyton Mishanski and Adam "Jim" Williams for the award.

Most Improved will be announced tomorrow night.

Finalists for the Joe Pugh Sportsman of the Year

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