Tulsa Drillers Earn Texas League All-Star Honors
Six Tulsa Drillers players and staff received postseason awards following a record-breaking 88-50 season.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Baseball
Major League Baseball recognized six members of the Tulsa Drillers with Texas League postseason honors. The team reached the playoffs for the second consecutive year after setting a franchise record for wins.
Why it matters
The awards serve as a formal recognition of the individual and collective excellence displayed by the Drillers throughout the 2026 season. These honors highlight the talent development within the organization.
Josue De Paula finished the season batting .303 with 104 RBI and 106 runs scored, while Jake Gelof set a new franchise single-season record with 34 home runs. Additionally, pitcher Nick Robertson maintained a 0.59 ERA over 22 appearances.
The players
Eric Wedge
He received the Texas League Manager of the Year award for his leadership of the Tulsa Drillers.
Josue De Paula
The standout athlete was named the Texas League Most Valuable Player after a season featuring 104 RBI.
Jake Gelof
He set a new single-season record for the Tulsa Drillers by hitting 34 home runs.
Nick Robertson
The pitcher provided dominant relief with a 0.59 ERA across 22 games for the team.
The details
The Tulsa Drillers concluded their campaign with a franchise-best 88-50 record, securing a playoff berth by winning the first-half title. Manager Eric Wedge earned the Manager of the Year award, while Josue De Paula was named the Texas League Most Valuable Player.
Timeline
September 21, 2026: The awards and All-Star team were announced by MLB.
September 11, 2026: Josue De Paula was promoted to Los Angeles.
August 2, 2026: Zyhir Hope was traded to Detroit.
Season Trajectory
This recognition cements the 2026 season as the most successful in the history of the Tulsa Drillers. By securing both individual accolades and a second consecutive playoff appearance, the organization has strengthened its standing within the competitive landscape of the Texas League.
The promotion of star players like Josue De Paula signifies a shift in the active roster depth for the organization moving forward. Fans and analysts should track these performance metrics to evaluate the impact on the franchise's long-term farm system rankings.
The takeaway
The successful 2026 season highlights the effectiveness of the team's current development program in producing league-leading talent. Readers should monitor these rising stars as they potentially transition to higher levels of professional play.
Further reading
For more on the current standing and history of the local team, visit the Tulsa Baseball.
