2026 Shore Sports Insider Baseball All-Division Awards
The annual awards, selected by Shore Sports Insider Baseball Editor Matt Manley, recognize the top performers across the state's high school baseball landscape. Winners were chosen using a combination of statistical performance, first‑hand observations and feedback from coaches, ensuring a comprehensive view of each player's impact.
In Class A North, Luke Lonczak of Red Bank Catholic was named Player of the Year after a standout junior season that saw him dominate at the plate and in the field. The left‑handed pitcher Dan Pardini from CBA earned Pitcher of the Year honors, while Marty Kenney Jr. of CBA took home Coach of the Year for his strategic guidance.
Class A South honored Tyler Garbooshian of Brick Memorial as Player of the Year, while Brody Moore of the same school claimed Pitcher of the Year. Angelo Fiore from Point Beach was recognized as Coach of the Year for his team's remarkable turnaround.
The B divisions saw Casper Billington of Rumson‑Fair Haven crowned Player of the Year in the North, with Jackson Redmond of Freehold Township earning Pitcher of the Year. Owen Stewart, also from Rumson‑Fair Haven, was selected Coach of the Year. In the South, Jaden Geremia of Toms River South took Player honors, and Chase Kaplan of Manasquan was named Pitcher of the Year, while Jim Rankin of Toms River South received Coach accolades.
Class C North highlighted Jack Vallillo of Holmdel, who earned both Pitcher and second‑base honors, and Ryan Barham of Shore as Pitcher of the Year. Jay Kuhlthau of Shore was named Coach of the Year for his developmental work.
The South B division also recognized Peter Nolan of St. Rose as Player of the Year, with Nolan Arnold of New Egypt taking Pitcher honors. Rich Lanko of St. Rose was celebrated as Coach of the Year.
Finally, in Class D North, Cris Rosario of Lakewood was named Player of the Year, while Abel Martinez of Lakewood earned Pitcher of the Year. Kyle Keelen of Keyport was selected as Coach of the Year, rounding out a season of standout performances across all divisions.