ROCKLAND, Mass. (August 25, 2025) 一 It’s time to hand out the hardware across the Futures League.
With the milestone 15th season recently completed, the league is revealing its 2025 postseason award winners in the coming weeks.
Prior to the public announcements, each team’s field managers nominated players from their respective rosters and cast votes when the regular season concluded on Saturday, Aug. 9.
In addition to the awards listed below, All-Futures League first and second teams will be revealed in September to recognize the league’s top players at their respective positions. The league’s organizational/staff award and Pete Wilk Award recipients will be announced beginning in October.
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
PITCHER OF THE YEAR
TOP PRO PROSPECT (POSITION PLAYER)
TOP PRO PROSPECT (PITCHER)
RELIEF PITCHER OF THE YEAR
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
MANAGER OF THE YEAR
UMPIRE OF THE YEAR
Curtis Dugar
A recent transplant to the New England area, Dugar was selected as the top umpire following a vote of the league’s field managers. He earned assignments in both Futures League postseason rounds. Over the past year, he has officiated in both the Atlantic 10 Conference and Patriot League and also worked the quarterfinals of the MIAA state tournament. Off the field, Dugar serves as an Associate Dean of Students at Bentley University and is also on track to complete his doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration in May 2026, focusing his research on the recruitment and retention of sports officials.
ADAM KEENAN SPORTSMANSHIP & SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
James Benestad, Nashua Silver Knights, Endicott College
Brennan Staubley, New Britain Bees, Southern Connecticut State University
Gavin O’Brien, Norwich Sea Unicorns, University of Massachusetts
Adam Schwartz, Vermont Lake Monsters, Colby College
Josh Frometa, Westfield Starfires, American International College
Josh Fischer, Worcester Bravehearts, Wheaton College
For the sixth consecutive season, one player from each of the Futures League’s eight franchises was selected to receive this prestigious annual award, which is bestowed upon someone who exemplifies the outstanding attitude, character and sportsmanship that is synonymous with Adam Keenan’s legacy. Adam was a former Franklin Pierce University and UMass Lowell player who also played for the former Seacoast Mavericks. Click here for the full release on this year’s recipients.
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