The Gardner News has crowned its 2026 Baseball Player of the Year, a title decided by a fan vote that attracted more than 7,000 ballots.
Andrew Beauregard, the Wildcats’ senior pitcher and outfielder, emerged as the clear choice, celebrated for his dual impact on the mound and at the plate.
His leadership traces back to his sophomore year, when he first began to shape the team’s identity, and it reached its apex in a playoff game where he threw a complete‑game two‑hitter that secured the program’s first postseason victory in 13 years.
A Season of Milestones
Beauregard finished the season with a 7‑2 record, a 2.57 ERA and a .500 batting average, numbers that placed him among the most dominant players in recent memory.
Teammate Cam Gamache, who posted a .634 average and set a new school record with 46 stolen bases, was among the standout performers that helped the Wildcats surge through a historic campaign.
Preston Denio‑O'Connor and Nate Snoonian also earned honorable‑mention recognition, with Snoonian capturing the largest share of fan votes — 4,522 — in the player‑of‑the‑year poll.
Beyond the statistics, the accolades reflect a season that united the Gardner community, highlighted by sold‑out stands at the local ballpark and a renewed enthusiasm for high school baseball in Central Massachusetts.
Looking ahead, the Wildcats aim to build on this momentum, with Coach Tony Sylvester praising the blend of talent, work ethic and camaraderie that defined the year.