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Baseball America’s latest awards highlight Landon Hairston’s record‑breaking performance and Nu’u Contrades’ standout contributions, underscoring Arizona State’s rise as a national contender
Landon Hairston of Arizona State University has been named the 2026 National Player of the Year by Baseball America, finishing a season with 28 home runs and a .400 batting average while remaining a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award. His achievement adds to a storied program history of 15 previous winners and marks a unique decision to return for another year.
Landon Hairston, a First Team All‑American outfielder, has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, marking the tenth time a Sun Devil has reached the award’s final round.