Pirates Minor League Awards: Gray Top Player, Hernandez Top Pitcher

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced their 2026 minor-league award winners, honoring Murf Gray as the Honus Wagner Player of the Year and Seth Hernandez as the Bob Friend Pitcher of the Year. Gray also received the Willie Stargell Slugger of the Year award after hitting .305 with 32 home runs and 97 RBI across three levels. Hernandez compiled a 6-1 record and a 2.43 ERA in 18 starts before suffering a season-ending injury.

Several other prospects earned organizational honors, including Jesus Castillo as Defender of the Year and Yordany De Los Santos as Baserunner of the Year. Right-hander Derek Diamond secured Reliever of the Year honors after recording a 2.45 ERA in 37 appearances. Johan De Los Santos and Irwin Ramirez took home the top rookie-level player and pitcher awards, respectively.