Multiple MLB Teams Name Top Minor League Players of Year

Several MLB organizations have recently honored their top minor league players for outstanding performances in the 2025 season. The Baltimore Orioles named Nate George and Trey Gibson as their minor league players of the year, with George excelling in batting average and stolen bases, and Gibson impressing with his pitching metrics and rapid advancement to AAA. The Colorado Rockies' Kyle Karros earned Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year, overcoming injury to advance quickly to the majors while showcasing strong defensive skills and power hitting. Parker Messick of the Cleveland Guardians was recognized by Baseball America for his dominant pitching in Triple-A and solid start in the majors, contributing significantly to the team's postseason push. Reading Fightin Phils' Felix Reyes was named the Eastern League MVP after leading the league in batting average, slugging, and other key offensive categories. Finally, the New York Yankees honored pitcher Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz as their Minor League Player of the Year following a stellar season marked by a low ERA and high strikeout totals across multiple minor league levels.