Finalists announced for 2024 MiLB Awards Show

Welcome to the 2024 MiLB Awards Show!

On MLB Network and here on MLB.com, in a talent-loaded program hosted by Emmy Award-winning MLB Network broadcaster Matt Vasgersian as well as Angels infielder Cole Tucker, we’re toasting the best performances, top achievements and most memorable moments from the Minor League season — and handing out some hardware along the way.

Here’s the list of categories and finalists. (Winners are in bold; Top 100 rankings are in parentheses):

Minor League Hitting Prospect of the Year
Finalists
Kristian Campbell, 2B/SS/OF, Red Sox (MLB No. 74)
Deyvison De Los Santos, 3B, Marlins (MIA No. 4)
Bryce Eldridge, 1B, Giants (MLB No. 50)

Minor League Pitching Prospect of the Year
Finalists
Caden Dana, RHP, Angels (MLB No. 70)
Quinn Mathews, LHP, Cardinals (MLB No. 80)
Travis Sykora, RHP, Nationals (MLB No. 92)

All-MiLB Prospect Team
The Red Sox lapped the field here. They were the only organization with three players named, and they all made the first team: Campbell and outfielders Roman Anthony (BOS No. 2/MLB No. 12) and Jhostynxon Garcia (BOS No. 12). The Cubs and Guardians placed second with two players apiece, all on the second team. More »

Breakout Player of the Year
Finalists
Kristian Campbell, 2B/SS/OF, Red Sox (MLB No. 74)
Caden Dana, RHP, Angels (MLB No. 70)
Lazaro Montes, OF, Mariners

Minor League Debut of the Year
Finalists
Leodalis De Vries, OF, Padres
Quinn Mathews, LHP, Cardinals (MLB No. 80)
Travis Sykora, RHP, Nationals (MLB No. 92)

Defensive Player of the Year
Finalists
Homer Bush Jr., OF, Rays
Cooper Pratt, SS, Brewers
Carson Williams, SS, Rays (MLB No. 4)

Best Alternate Identity
Finalists
Wichita Chili Buns (Wind Surge — Double-A Twins)
Chattanooga Wreckers (Lookouts — Double-A Reds)
Winston-Salem Hype Hens (Dash — High-A White Sox)
Jersey Diners (Somerset Patriots — Double-A Yankees)
Great Lakes Pontooners (Loons — High-A Dodgers)
Biloxi King Cakes (Shuckers — Double-A Twins)
Spokane King Carl (Indians — High-A Rockies)