Six Venezuelan players named finalists for Luis Aparicio Award

Six Venezuelan players have been named finalists for the 2026 Luis Aparicio Award, which recognizes the most outstanding Venezuelan player in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the season. The winner will be announced on October 24, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of Luis Aparicio’s MLB debut.

The finalists include:

• Gabriel Moreno (Arizona Diamondbacks): Noted for winning the National League batting title with a .311 average. • Jackson Chourio (Milwaukee Brewers): Recorded a career-best .291 average with 25 home runs and 23 stolen bases. • Willson Contreras (Boston Red Sox): Hit 27 home runs during his first year with Boston. • Luis Arráez: Recognized for his consistent contact and high volume of hits. • Eduardo Rodríguez (Arizona Diamondbacks): Achieved a 16-7 record with a 2.89 ERA. • Jesús Luzardo: Finalist based on his significant performance during the regular season.