The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) revealed its 2026 baseball postseason awards, spotlighting the league's top performers as the season drew to a close. Among the honorees, two Manhattan Jaspers secured spots on the All-MAAC Second Team, underscoring the program's rising prominence in collegiate baseball.
Award Winners
Andreaus Lewis, a graduate catcher hailing from Atlanta, GA, paced the MAAC with a .380 batting average, the highest in the conference. His season also featured career-best totals in hits, home runs and RBIs, while a 31-game on-base streak illustrated his consistency at the plate.
Hunter Sute, transferred from Alabama and serving as the team's primary designated hitter, posted a .331 average across 39 games started. Sute's impact included a five-hit outing against the Columbia Lions and a tie for 14th in the conference batting rankings, reflecting his ability to deliver in key moments.
Both players were lauded not only for their offensive contributions but also for their defensive reliability, a dual threat that helped the Jaspers secure crucial victories throughout the campaign. Their achievements mark the first time in over a decade that a Jasper duo has combined for double-digit home runs in a single season, a milestone highlighted by teammate Trevor Hansen.
Looking Ahead
With the postseason honors cementing their status, Lewis and Sute are poised to influence the team's strategy in upcoming exhibitions and next season's roster planning. Their performances also draw attention to the broader impact of the Manhattan Jaspers program within the MAAC, as the conference continues to evolve competitively.