Preston Woodworth of Medina named GNN Player of the Year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
BaseballPreston Woodworth was named the Greater Niagara Newspapers Player of the Year for his remarkable postseason performance with the Medina Mustangs. He led the team to the Class B state title game, boasting a 4-0 record and a 0.32 ERA during the postseason. Woodworth's consistency was evident as he struck out 45 batters and allowed only eight hits in that span. In the regular season, he posted a 10-1 record with a 0.60 ERA and 132 strikeouts. He demonstrated exceptional skill, including a one-hitter performance in a sub-regional match against Oneonta. The Mustangs look to build on this success next season with Woodworth returning as the ace.
- •Woodworth led Medina to the Class B state title game.
- •He had a 4-0 record with a 0.32 ERA in the postseason.
- •Woodworth recorded 45 strikeouts and allowed only eight hits during playoffs.
- •He achieved a regular-season record of 10-1 with a 0.60 ERA.
- •Woodworth has a career record of 26-1 with a 0.67 ERA over three seasons.
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — GNN Player of the Year: Medina’s Preston Woodworth loves the postseason pressure
"Our all-area baseball team is here! Eleven players from five schools were selected to this year’s squad. The headliner is Medina ace Preston Woodworth, who was named player of the year for his cold-blooded postseason performance that led the Mustangs to the Class B state title game. When the calendar flips to the postseason, that is when Preston Woodworth thrives. He finds another gear to his ...
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