Baseball

Ivy League Announces 2026 Baseball Honorees and Award Winners

Mika Petersen earns Player of the Year as league celebrates top performers

The Ivy League announced its 2026 baseball all‑star teams and major award winners, celebrating the standout performances of student‑athletes across the Ancient Eight.

Award Winners

Brown’s Mika Petersen was named Player of the Year after hitting a league‑best .443 average and posting a 1.316 OPS in conference play.

Yale’s Tate Evans captured the Pitcher of the Year award for the second consecutive season, finishing with a 2.86 ERA over 72.1 innings.

Cornell’s freshman sensation Ross Yoshida earned Rookie of the Year honors, ranking second in the league with a 2.89 ERA.

Brown’s coaching staff received the Coaching Staff of the Year award after guiding the Bears to a 21‑18 overall record and a 13‑8 conference slate.

All‑Ivy First Team

The First Team featured honorees from seven different institutions, with Penn contributing five members, including two unanimous selections, underscoring the league’s depth of talent.

Each school also recognized one student‑athlete for academic excellence, reflecting the Ivy League’s emphasis on both athletics and scholarship.

The full list of awardees was released on May 14, 2026, and is accompanied by a photo gallery showcasing the celebrated players and coaches.

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