FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has announced its 2026 Baseball All-MIAA teams and individual award winners, recognizing standout performances from across the conference following a competitive regular season. The University of Olivet’s Bryan Carney has been named the Most Valuable Pitcher, while Alma College’s Alexander Kavalick earned Most Valuable Position Player honors.
Most Valuable Pitcher: Bryan Carney, Olivet
Olivet senior Bryan Carney has been named the MIAA Most Valuable Pitcher after a dominant performance throughout conference play. Carney concluded the league schedule with a 1.34 earned-run average across six starts, compiling three wins over 40.1 innings pitched.
He allowed just 24 hits and seven runs, including only six earned runs, while striking out 70 batters and posting a .92 WHIP. Carney’s ability to limit opposing offenses and consistently control games from the mound made him one of the conference’s most effective pitchers this season.
Most Valuable Position Player: Alexander Kavalick, Alma
Alma junior first baseman Alexander Kavalick has been named the MIAA Most Valuable Position Player following an outstanding all-around season. Kavalick helped lead the Scots to a 14-7 conference record and the No. 2 seed in the 2026 MIAA Baseball Tournament.
He finished conference play with a .398 batting average while starting all 21 games and recording 33 hits in 83 at bats. Kavalick totaled 21 runs scored, 10 doubles, two triples, and one home run, while driving in 30 runs and accumulating 50 total bases for a .602 slugging percentage. He also demonstrated strong plate discipline with 19 walks and posted a .514 on-base percentage.
Defensively, Kavalick was equally impactful, registering 138 putouts, nine assists, and turning seven double plays while maintaining a .987 fielding percentage. His consistent production at the plate and reliability in the field were key components of Alma’s successful season.
2026 All-MIAA First Team
Pitcher - Bryan Carney, Olivet (2)
Pitcher - Ambrose Horwath, Adrian
Pitcher - Logan Lockhart, Kalamazoo (2)
Catcher - Caleb Moore, Kalamazoo (2)
First Base - Alexander Kavalick, Alma
Second Base - Gabe Bonemer, Calvin (2)
Third Base - Rolando Jimenez, Adrian
Utility - Brendan Willadsen, Adrian
Outfielder - Jack Boike, Adrian (2)
Outfielder - Robert Newland, Kalamazoo
Outfielder - Grady Pieratt, Alma
Shortstop - Nic Bruder, Adrian (3)
2026 All-MIAA Second Team
Pitcher - Parker Faris, Adrian
Pitcher - Cole Grunwald, Alma
Pitcher - Brendan Schultz, Albion
Catcher - Gabe Jones, Adrian
First Base - Gavin White, Albion
Second Base - Alex Fenkell, Kalamazoo
Third Base - Cole Temple, Trine
Utility - Giuseppe Sapienza, Alma (2)
Outfielder - Cameron Bleasdale, Alma (2)
Outfielder - Braylon Ryan, Alma
Outfielder - Ryan Tschirhart, Calvin
Shortstop - Cade Preissing, Kalamazoo