Among baseball’s best at the 2026 MLB Awards, presented by MGM Rewards in Vegas on Wednesday night, were also some of softball’s brightest stars.
Five players from the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) were recognized at the annual show: Pitcher of the Year Montana Fouts (Utah Talons), Hitter of the Year Sami Williams (Chicago Bandits), Comeback Player of the Year Bri Ellis (Utah Talons), Rookie of the Year Reese Atwood (Carolina Blaze) and Championship MVP Jadelyn Allchin (Utah Talons).
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Just like their MLB counterparts in the room, each won an award for their on-field performance this season. Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts and comedian Roy Wood Jr. hosted the live show for the second straight year. AUSL advisor and softball legend Jennie Finch joined MLB Network host Harold Reynolds on stage to welcome the AUSL players under the lights.
Watch the entire show below; AUSL athletes are recognized at the 34:53 mark.