ST. MARYS — Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor of Mississauga, Ont., has won the 2025 Tip O’Neill Award, presented annually by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame to the top Canadian player in Major League Baseball.

Naylor led all Canadians in batting average (. 295), RBIs (92) and stolen bases (30) while splitting the season between Arizona and Seattle. He also ranked second among Canadian big leaguers in hits (160), runs (81), home runs (20), doubles (29) and walks (48).

“To be honoured with this award is extremely humbling. I am very thankful and honoured. I will continue to work and play hard to be a great example for the younger generations,” Naylor said in a release.

The 28-year-old earned the honour ahead of Boston Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta, Toronto Blue Jays first base

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