The Las Cruces Sun-News has opened a community poll that will determine the region’s standout baseball player for the 2026 season, inviting fans to cast their votes without limit until the deadline of Sunday, June 14 at 11:45 p.m.
Eligibility spans schools across the area, including Las Cruces, Mayfield, Organ Mountain, Centennial, Mesilla Valley Christian, Gadsden, Santa Teresa and Hatch Valley, giving readers a broad field of talent to consider.
Recent on‑field success adds context: Centennial captured the District 3‑5A championship, Santa Teresa secured the District 3‑4A title, while Las Cruces and Mayfield each advanced with playoff victories in the 5A bracket, and Mesilla Valley Christian celebrated a 2A state crown.
Organ Mountain also earned a spot in the 5A playoffs, and several nominees from Las Cruces, Mayfield, Organ Mountain, Centennial and Gadsden earned first‑team All‑District 3‑5A honors.
Additional nominees from Mesilla Valley Christian, Santa Teresa, Chaparral and Hatch Valley were recognized for eye‑catching statistics, from batting averages that topped the charts to ERAs that ranked among the lowest in the region.
Who’s in the running?
The list reflects a geographic spread, linking teams from the city of Las Cruces to the outskirts of Hatch Valley, and showcases the depth of talent across southern New Mexico.
With no restrictions on voting, the newspaper encourages readers to participate early and often, shaping the narrative of who will be celebrated as the best local player.