BLW Pre-Season Awards Predictions
Updated: Apr 10
We're just two weeks away from Opening Day dropping on YouTube and it's that time of the year to make award predictions for the upcoming season. We'll take a deeper look into four awards in particular, discussing the favorites and underdogs to take home some hardware by the end of the 2023 season. Also included are mock-betting odds for each award!
MVP - For the first time in recent memory, the MVP award doesn't seem to have a clear front runner. Instead, we'll have to see who separates themselves from the large pack of players all in the conversation. Players on teams with multiple all-stars may have a tougher time finding individual production despite a better chance at winning as a whole. This will all play a role in determining this years Most Valuable Player.
Brody Livingston +500
Bryson Livingston +800
Soren Etheridge +800
Luke Rose +800
Jaxson Blum +1500
Mason Farris +1500
Logan Rose +1500
Joey Jankowski +3000
Cy Young - This year's Cy Young race is another close one and new rule changes will only add to the drama. All of the off-season transactions have left several players such as Soren Etheridge and Bryson Livingston looking to prove themselves as aces in the league. It should be fascinating to see who rises to the occasion and makes a name for themself.
Brody Livingston +400
Soren Etheridge +600
Luke Rose +750
Jaxson Blum +800
Bryson Livingston +1000
Logan Rose +1800
Aiden Mahony +5000
Silver Slugger - The 2023 Silver Slugger race will be far more exciting than that of previous years. It's no secret than an increase in hitting has been a major emphasis for the league this off-season through various rule changes that will be implemented during Spring Training and beyond. We'll see who adapts to these changes the best and claims this years Silver Slugger award.
Mason Farris +750
Brody Livingston +750
Bryson Livingston +800
Luke Rose +1000
Soren Etheridge +1200
Logan Rose +1500
Aiden Sabean +2000
Jaxson Blum +2000
Joey Jankowski +2500
Porter Swope +4500
Reed Ross +4500
Shawn Green +4500
Rookie of the Year - The 2023 Rookie of the Year race has the most questions out of all the awards. While to many Jaxson Blum may seem like a clear favorite, questions regarding his availability leaves room for others to compete in this award race.
Jaxson Blum +150
Reed Ross +450
Shawn Green +500
Aiden Mahony +2500
Ronnie Ross +3500
Jonah Thomas +3500