Slate 1 (2026) | Player of the Slate Voting

And just like that… we’re back! Slate 1 flew by faster than a Jordan Robles speed violation pitch in the Miami series.

Here are my top 6 candidates for Slate 1’s Player of the Slate Award (in alphabetical order).

Please vote and share your choice in the comments.

Jonah Heath (Diamondbacks) - .273 avg (3 hits), 3 HR 6 RBI, 1.620 OPS

Sarah Huber (Eagles) - 2-0 pitching record, 6 IP, 1.00 ERA, 1 no-hit shutout, 17 Ks (MLW debut)

Jimmy Knorp (Diamondbacks) - 2-0 pitching record, 8 IP, 0.37 ERA, 23 Ks | .200 avg (2 hits), 1 HR 6 RBI, 1.079 OPS

Nick Saylor (Diamondbacks) - .667 avg (8 hits), 1 HR 6 RBI, 1.778 OPS

RJ Walgate (Magic) - 1-1 pitching record, 6 IP, 0.50 ERA, 13 Ks | .286 avg (2 hits), 1 HR 2 RBI, 1.159 OPS

Derrick Walker (Gators) - 2-0 pitching record, 6 IP, 2.00 ERA, 16 Ks | .429 avg (3 hits), 1 HR 3 RBI, 1.494 OPS (MLW debut)

Honorable mention: Andy Durand, Justin Esch

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