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Voting for baseball Readers Choice ends July 8 for local talents

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Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Voting for baseball Readers Choice ends July 8 for local talents

Summary

The Journal News/lohud is conducting a poll for its Baseball Player of the Year, featuring seven players from Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties. Online voting is open until 3 p.m. on July 8. Candidates include standout players like Devin Diaz, who had a.418 batting average, and Julian Guzman, who hit.431 and showcased talent as both a hitter and a quarterback. Other contenders are Kaleb Hetzel, Gavin Keating, Nick Masciarelli, Quinn Miller, and Will Plunkett, each with impressive stats this season. The winner will be highlighted in the all-stars package, but the voting will not influence the official choices made by The Journal News/lohud.

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By the Numbers

•Poll for Baseball Player of the Year runs until July 8.
•Featured players include Devin Diaz and Julian Guzman from Iona Prep.
•Kaleb Hetzel pitched the entire season without allowing an earned run.
•Voting results will be included in the all-stars package.
•Seven players nominated, spanning Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties.

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What they're saying

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Seven players have been chosen by The Journal News/lohud for consideration as Baseball Player of the Year. Online voting will end Wednesday, July 8.
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