It's time to cast your vote for the Varsity 845 boys baseball players of the week for May 4-10, 2026. The polls are now open, and we're highlighting the standout performances from high school diamonds across the region. Coaches have submitted their nominations based on game reports, with each school allowed one athlete per week. Last week's winners—Logan Miller of Pine Bush and Chase Burton of Port Jervis—are ineligible this time around, so fresh talent is stepping up to the plate.
Vote as often as you like at RecordOnline.com/sports/high-school until Sunday, May 17, at 11 p.m. Winners will be announced weekly on the @Varsity845 account on X/Twitter. Here's a look at the nominees and their top moments from the past week:
On May 5, a pitcher struck out 11 batters to lead the Vikings to a 7-3 win over Monticello. Another standout delivered a single, double, and RBI as the Warriors shut out Washingtonville 10-0 on May 4, then followed up with two singles and two RBI in a 2-1 victory over Goshen on May 7.
In a tight 2-1 win over Chester on May 5, a pitcher fanned nine and tossed a five-hitter for the Bears. The Crusaders' offense exploded on May 4, with a player racking up three hits and three RBI in a 13-3 rout of Pine Bush. Despite a loss to Lourdes on May 4, a Panther contributed a double, three singles, and three RBI, adding two hits the next day in a 12-2 defeat to Roosevelt.
Even in a 13-3 loss to Monroe-Woodbury on May 4, a Bushmen player managed a double and two RBI. A Wizards pitcher struck out five and added a single in a loss to Minisink Valley on May 4. The Tigers roared past Newburgh 13-6 on May 7, thanks to two hits and two RBI from one player.
A Bulldogs ace won a three-hitter with 14 strikeouts in a 6-2 victory over Seward on May 4, then added two hits in a 16-8 win over O'Neill on May 8. Despite a 6-2 loss to Sullivan West on May 4, a Spartans pitcher fanned 13 batters. The Huskies' offense was hot, with a player notching three hits and two RBI in a 16-6 win over Rhinebeck on May 4, followed by a three-run double in an 11-3 victory over Spackenkill on May 5.
A Huguenot smashed three singles, a two-run homer, and four RBI in a 21-1 blowout of Rondout Valley on May 8. The Lions blanked Tri-Valley 11-0 on May 4, powered by a two-run homer from one player. Even in a 21-1 loss to New Paltz on May 8, a Gander had two hits and an RBI. A Wolves pitcher struck out six in a 9-4 loss to Eldred on May 4, while a Hambletonian had two hits in an 11-1 loss to Beacon on May 4.
These athletes have shown grit and skill on the field, whether in dominant wins or hard-fought losses. Cast your vote now to honor their efforts, and stay tuned for the winners announcement!