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Gaylord Today
By the People, for the People
Gaylord Fans Vote for Preseason Baseball Player of the Year
Local high school teams gear up for the new season with top talent on the field.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:52pm
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The Gaylord community celebrates the top high school baseball talent in the region with an annual preseason player of the year award.Gaylord TodayAs the snow melts in Otsego County, Michigan, the local high school baseball season is underway with Gaylord, St. Mary, and Johannesburg-Lewiston all fielding talented rosters and high hopes for the 2026 campaign. Readers are now invited to vote for the Gaylord Herald Times Preseason Baseball Player of the Year.
Why it matters
High school sports are a point of pride and community engagement in small towns like Gaylord. The annual preseason player of the year award helps build excitement for the upcoming season and recognizes the hard work and skill of the area's top baseball talent.
The details
The Gaylord Herald Times is holding an online poll for readers to vote on the Preseason Baseball Player of the Year. The winner will be announced and featured in an upcoming edition of the newspaper. Local teams are gearing up for a full schedule of doubleheaders and regular season games in the coming weeks.
- The first baseball games of the 2026 season have already been played in Otsego County.
- Regular season doubleheaders are soon to follow in the coming weeks.
The players
Gaylord High School
A local high school team in Gaylord, Michigan with high hopes for the 2026 baseball season.
St. Mary High School
A local high school team in Gaylord, Michigan with high hopes for the 2026 baseball season.
Johannesburg-Lewiston High School
A local high school team in Otsego County, Michigan with high hopes for the 2026 baseball season.
What’s next
Readers can vote for the Gaylord Herald Times Preseason Baseball Player of the Year on the newspaper's website. The winner will be announced in an upcoming edition.
The takeaway
High school sports are a source of community pride in small towns like Gaylord, and the annual preseason player of the year award helps build excitement and recognition for the area's top baseball talent as they gear up for the new season.
