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The Appalachian League unveiled the 2026 All-Appalachian League Team, highlighted by Burlington’s Brandon Novy, the Player of the Year, and Johnson City’s Julien Hachem, the Pitcher of the Year.
Latest News
- 2026 All-Appalachian League Team announced
- Pulaski’s Bill Kinneberg named 2026 Appalachian League Manager of the Year
- Burlington’s Brandon Novy named Appalachian League Player of the Year
- Johnson City’s Julien Hachem named Appalachian League Pitcher of the Year
- 0.47 ERA in July earns Bryce Mayer (GRN '21) Texas League Pitcher of the Month honors
- Bryson Hammer (BUR '21) named Northwest League July Pitcher of the Month
- Twins call up 2022 Ridge Runner Kaelen Culpepper
- Cardinals trade for Daniel Eagen (GRN '23)
Alumni in MLB
Kaelen Culpepper homers in MLB debut
Kyle Karros saves a run at third
Alumni in MiLB
Daniel Eagen fans six in org. debut
Tanner Franklin Ks seven in Double-A
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Bill Kinneberg named Manager of the Year
The Appalachian League announced that Pulaski’s Bill Kinneberg was named the 2026 Manager of the Year. Kinneberg guided the River Turtles to their first playoff win in franchise history.
Brandon Novy named Player of the Year
The Appalachian League announced that Burlington’s Brandon Novy (North Carolina State) was named the 2026 Player of the Year. Novy posted a 1.184 OPS, the third-highest single-season mark in Appalachian League history.
Julien Hachem named Pitcher of the Year
The Appalachian League announced that Johnson City’s Julien Hachem (Erskine College) was named the 2026 Pitcher of the Year.
Peitz named Humanitarian of the Year
The Appalachian League announced that Bluefield’s Travis Peitz (George Washington) was named the 2026 Humanitarian of the Year.
Culpepper called up by Twins
2022 Bluefield Ridge Runners Kaelen Culpepper became the fifth Appy League alum to debut in the Majors, homering in his first game. Culpepper is the Twins' No. 2 prospect according to MLB Pipeline.
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Latest News
- 2026 All-Appalachian League Team announced
- Pulaski’s Bill Kinneberg named 2026 Appalachian League Manager of the Year
- Burlington’s Brandon Novy named Appalachian League Player of the Year
- Johnson City’s Julien Hachem named Appalachian League Pitcher of the Year
- 0.47 ERA in July earns Bryce Mayer (GRN '21) Texas League Pitcher of the Month honors
- Bryson Hammer (BUR '21) named Northwest League July Pitcher of the Month
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VideoGunner Skelton’s solo home runVanderbilt commit Gunner Skelton hit a solo home run for the Johnson City Doughboys, his second home run in as many games.
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VideoMichael Holt crushes first homerVanderbilt commit Michael Holt hit a 452-foot, three-run home run with a 107-mph exit velocity to lead Johnson City to a win on Opening Day.
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VideoEnzo Infelise leaves the yardFreshman All-American Enzo Infelise (Cincinnati) hit a 440-foot home run, his first, in the Bluefield Ridge Runners home opener.
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VideoOwen ten Oever homers againFlyboys catcher Owen ten Oever (Indiana) homered in three straight games en route to being named the first Player of the Week.
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VideoCarter Geffre hits first homerCarter Geffre (Iowa) hit a go-ahead three-run home run to help lead the Kingsport Axmen to their first win.
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