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2026 NJ Player of the Year: '26 C Mickey Gilligan (Passaic Tech)

June 28, 2026
Prep Baseball NJ Staff

 

NEW JERSEY - Every spring, the chase for the Prep Baseball New Jersey Player of the Year turns into a full‑blown statewide spectacle — and the 2026 season turned the volume all the way up. The Garden State was buzzing from opening day, with elite performances erupting out of every region and every classification. Frontline arms were carving, impact bats were igniting scoreboards, and two‑way monsters were taking over games in ways you couldn’t ignore. All spring long, New Jersey’s best didn’t just build résumés — they made statements, stacking moments that demanded attention and pushed this year’s race into rarefied territory. 

After thousands of games, exciting performances, and impressive résumés - one player stood out the most from the rest of the pack. The spark plug backstop for the PCTI Bulldogs, Senior Mickey Gilligan is New Jersey's 2026 Player of the Year. 

2026 C Mickey Gilligan (Passaic Tech) | New Jersey Player of the Year

Statistics: .639 BA, 46 H, 13 HR, 26 XBH, 48 RBI, 54 R, 31 BB, 1.417 SLG

Mickey Gilligan’s 2026 campaign wasn’t just dominant — it was defining, cementing him as the Prep Baseball New Jersey Player of the Year. All spring long, Gilligan operated on a different level, stacking impact performances that consistently shifted momentum and elevated his team in the biggest moments which led the Bulldogs to an incredible 28-3 record. His bat was a force, delivering loud contact, clutch production, and game‑changing swings that anchored one of the state’s most explosive offenses. Defensively, the MLB Draft prospect controlled the pace of every game with his ability to throw out base runners at an exceptional rate. In a year filled with standout talent across every corner of New Jersey, Gilligan’s consistency, versatility, and impact made his case undeniable. His 2026 season will be remembered as one of the most complete and commanding performances in recent NJ high‑school baseball history.

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