Grayson Willoughby named MaxPreps National Player of the Year for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Grayson Willoughby of Louisville Trinity has been awarded the 2026 MaxPreps National Baseball Player of the Year. This honor comes after a stellar senior season where he finished 12-0 as a pitcher, compiling a 0.67 ERA and 96 strikeouts. At the plate, he hit.467 with 39 RBIs. Willoughby’s achievements helped lead Trinity to a record of 41-3 and back-to-back state championships. Following this recognition, he will consider his options for college baseball, including potentially playing at the University of Kentucky after the upcoming MLB Draft.
- •Willoughby went 12-0 with a 0.67 ERA in senior season.
- •He struck out 96 batters in 62.1 innings.
- •Trinity finished with a 41-3 record and two state championships.
- •Willoughby is expected to weigh college options following the MLB Draft.
- •He hit.467 with 39 RBIs, contributing significantly at the plate.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Grayson Willoughby named MaxPreps National Player of the Year as Kentucky signee shines
"The Trinity standout capped a dominant senior season as one of the nation’s top two-way players.
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