The Carolina Men’s Baseball League proudly announces the winners of the 2025 CMBL Awards! This year, we celebrated our standouts during the inaugural awards ceremony held at Tap Yard Wilmington, a night dedicated to honoring the leadership, talent, and unforgettable performances that defined the 2025 season.
👔 Manager of the Year
Charlie Ramsland — WarDogs
The 2025 CMBL Manager of the Year Award goes to Charlie Ramsland, whose leadership and strategic excellence guided the Wardogs to a phenomenal season.
- Regular Season Record: 13-1
- CMBL Regular Season Champions
🌟 Newcomer of the Year
Tripp Creech — Bombers
Making an immediate impact in his first season, Tripp Creech earns the Newcomer of the Year Award for his skill, dedication, and bright future ahead.
Regular Season Stats:
- 18 H (10th), 3 HR (4th), 13 RBI, 10 R, 9 BB
- .529 AVG (3rd), .636 OBP (6th), .912 SLG (3rd), 1.548 OPS (3rd)
🔥 Hitter of the Year
Trey Luminella — Brew Crew
The Hitter of the Year Award goes to Trey Luminella, whose power, consistency, and offensive excellence made him one of the league’s most feared bats.
Regular Season Stats:
- 19 H (8th), 7 HR (1st), 8 XBH (3rd)
- 15 RBI (10th), 14 R
- .487 AVG (6th), .556 OBP, 1.632 OPS (1st)
⚡ Pitcher of the Year
Zach Reed — Copperheads
Dominance on the mound defines the Pitcher of the Year, and no one embodied that more than Zach Reed in 2025. His excellence gave the Copperheads an undeniable edge all season.
Regular Season Stats:
- 61.1 IP (1st), 92 K (1st)
- 1.255 ERA (7th), 0.848 WHIP (2nd)
🏆 League MVP
Ryan Perkins — River Ducks
The highest honor of all, the CMBL Most Valuable Player, goes to Ryan Perkins for his exceptional skill, leadership, and all-around impact that set the standard in 2025.
Regular Season Stats:
- 22 H (2nd), 4 HR (2nd), 20 RBI (3rd)
- 24 R (2nd), 11 XBH (1st)
- .488 AVG (5th), .580 OBP, 1.556 OPS (2nd)
🎖️ Commissioner’s Award
The CMBL Commissioner’s Award was established this year by Commissioner Ethan King. This award is meant to symbolize and acknowledge players who embody what the league means to him. These players not only have the talent, but the heart and soul that make the CMBL what it is.
We are proud to recognize the following players with the first annual Commissioner’s Award:
- Dylan Pierce — River Ducks
- Justin Croom — Lights
- Brian Self — Wardogs
- Randy Torres — Eels
- Miles Landron — Copperheads
- Jesse Money — Flytraps
- Travis Boyd — Cardinals
- Chris Walushka — Brew Crew
- Evan Dixon — Renegades
- Will Slaugenhoup — Bombers
🎉 Congratulations!
The 2025 CMBL season was packed with talent, excitement, and unforgettable performances. Congratulations to all our award winners — and thank you to every player, coach, and fan who made this season one to remember.
