As the summer sun blazes on and the excitement of the 2024 season reaches its peak, the month of July represents a pivotal moment in the season.

With the calendar turning and the league entering its second half of the season, teams are intensifying their efforts to secure a spot in the postseason. The stakes are higher, and every game becomes crucial in the race for postseason positioning.

Amidst this atmosphere of heightened competition, players have risen to the occasion, delivering clutch performances and standout individual achievements that have set the stage for an exciting second half of the season.

After careful consideration, we are thrilled to announce the Players of the Month for the month of July, each of whom has made a significant impact during this critical stretch.

Without further ado, here are the July 2024 "Players of the Month", as voted on by the BMBL administrators.

18+ Division

Pitcher of the Month — Jacob Laudati, Boston Phoenix (3 Games, 2-0 record, 17 IP, 0.82 ERA, 2 ER, 12 Hits, 26 K's, .750 WHIP)

Offensive Player of the Month — DJ Goldberg, Norfolk County Mariners (12-20, .600 Avg., 8 Runs, 9 RBI, 3 Doubles, 1 HR, 2 BB, 4 SB, .636 OBP, 1.000 SLG, 1.636 OPS)

28+ Boston Division

Pitcher of the Month — Josh Desai, Cambridge Spinners (3 Games, 2-0 record, 17 IP, 0.39 ERA, 2 ER, 12 Hits, 26 K's, 1 BB, 1.29 WHIP)

Offensive Player of the Month — Juan Parra, Boston Bombers (12-26, .462 Avg., 11 Runs, 3 RBI, 1 Double, 1 HR, 1 BB, 4 SB, .482 OBP, .692 SLG, 1.738 OPS)

28+ MetroWest Division

Pitcher of the Month — Christian Lavoie, Metrowest Yard Goats (1 Game, 1-0 record, 8 IP, 0.00 ERA, 0 ER, 3 Hits, 14 K's, 0 BB, 0.375 WHIP)

Offensive Player of the Month — Alex Hall, Metrowest Orioles (4-7, .571 Avg., 4 Runs, 5 RBI, 3 BB, 5 SB, .700 OBP, .571 SLG, 1.271 OPS)

38+ Masters Division

Pitcher of the Month — Brian Tanguy, Milton Breakers (3 Games, 2-0 record, 11 IP, 1.91 ERA, 3 ER, 8 Hits, 9 K's, 4 BB, 1.09 WHIP)

Offensive Player of the Month — John Maryanski, Avi Nelson Rockies (6-13, .462 Avg., 4 Runs, 6 RBI, 2 Doubles, 1 HR, 1 SB, .462 OBP, 1.000 SLG, 1.462 OPS)