AWL Preseason Player Rankings
Heading into the new AWL season, players are being evaluated on last year’s performance, projected impact, and league narrative. With limited hitting stats (home runs) and pitching data, this ranking combines both to project overall contributions.
1. Hudson Saville – Hillside Hornets
2025 Stats: 26 IP, 23 ER, 2.65 ERA, 1 HR (hit), 4–3 W–L, 6 Field Rating, 8 GP, 2 QS
Why:
Hudson remains the league’s ace. His 2.65 ERA over 26 innings shows reliability on the mound, and even little offensive contribution (1 HR hit) adds value. He's the number 1 pitcher in the league, and up there on the hitting side as well.
Tier: League Ace
2. Alistair Higgins – Coastal Cavaliers
2025 Stats: 21 IP, 21 ER, 3.00 ERA, 7 HR (hit), 5–2 W–L, 7 Field Rating, 7 GP, 3 QS
Why:
Alistair is a two-way star or a,"Shohei Ohtani." 7 home runs hit last season show he can impact games with the bat, while his 3.00 ERA over 21 innings proves he contributes on the mound as well. He’s arguably the top non-Hudson player in the league.
Tier: Elite two-way threat
3. Garner Collum – Lakeview Lightning
2025 Stats: 19 IP, 21 ER, 3.32 ERA, 1 HR (hit), 4–2 W–L, 6 Field Rating, 8 GP, 4 QS
Why:
Garner combines steady pitching with a modest offensive contribution (1 HR hit). His 19 innings pitched with 3.32 ERA indicate he can be counted on for innings, making him a high-floor contributor.
Tier: Star-level contributor
4. Thomas Franklin – Coastal Cavaliers
2025 Stats: 3 IP, 4 ER, 4.00 ERA, 2 HR (hit), 0–1 W–L, 5 Field Rating, 1 GP, 0 QS
Why:
Thomas’s limited pitching last season was due to Alistair being the team's ace. With 2 HR hit last year, and projected defensive contributions, he remains a complete position player.
Tier: Complete position player
5. Baxter Higgins – Hillside Hornets
2025 Stats: 20 IP, 60 ER, 9.00 ERA, 2 HR (hit), 1–6 W–L, 8 Field Rating, 8 GP, 0 QS
Why:
Baxter struggled on the mound (9.00 ERA over 20 IP), but he contributed offensively with 2 home runs hit. Projections for defense and improvement keep him in the upper half; he’s a breakout candidate.
Tier: Breakout watch
6. Noah Saville – Lakeview Lightning
2025 Stats: 10 IP, 9 ER, 3.33 ERA, 1 HR (hit), 2–1 W–L, 6 Field Rating, 6 GP, 0 QS
Why:
Noah’s 3.33 ERA over 10 innings shows reliability, and a home run hit adds offensive value. He is a dependable mid-rotation contributor with room to grow.
Tier: Mid-rotation contributor
7. Levi Saville – Hillside Hornets
2025 Stats: 0 IP, 3 ER, ∞ ERA, 0 HR, 0–0 W–L, 7 Field Rating, 1 GP, 0 QS
Why:
Levi didn't pitch much last year, but he was strong on the hitting side. In the playoffs, he hit a home run and has churned hype ever since.
Tier: Rising piece
8. Windsor Higgins – Coastal Cavaliers
2025 Stats: 1 IP, 8 ER, 24.00 ERA, 0 HR, 0–1 W–L, 7 Field Rating, 2 GP, 0 QS
Why:
Windsor has limited production so far. While 24.00 ERA over 1 IP suggests struggles on the mound. His hitting was elite late 2025 and into the playoffs though.
Tier: Hitting depth
9. Hayes Sutton – (New) Lakeview Lightning
2025 Stats: N/A
Why:
New to the league, Hayes has Gold Glove potential but no real AWL stats. He’s the biggest unknown in the ranking, but could rise quickly once he sees innings.
Tier: Unknown variable