The 2026 Times Baseball Player of the Year: Marquette’s Alec Novotney

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Presenting the 2026 Times All-Area Baseball Team

We are proud to present the 2026 Times All-Area Baseball Team, filled with standouts from Newark, Serena, Somonauk, Earlville/Leland, Streator, Sandwich, Ottawa, Fieldcrest, WFC, Seneca and Class 2A state third-place finisher Marquette.

The 2026 Times Baseball Player of the Year: Marquette’s Alec Novotney

Marquette's Alec Novotney is the 2026 Times Baseball Player of the Year. The right-hander was the unquestioned on-the-field leader of the Crusaders during a 38-4 season in which they followed up back-to-back Class 1A state championships with a third-place finish in 2A.