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Paul Hoynes Honored with BBWAA Career Excellence Award
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Paul Hoynes received the BBWAA Career Excellence Award for his baseball writing.
- He will be honored at the National Baseball Hall of Fame ceremonies in July.
- Hoynes has covered over 6,000 major league games for Cleveland.
Paul Hoynes, a distinguished baseball writer with five decades of experience, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the BBWAA Career Excellence Award. This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding contributions to baseball journalism.
He is set to be celebrated during the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's Induction Weekend, scheduled from July 24-27 in Cooperstown. Hoynes earned this accolade after receiving 177 votes from BBWAA members, surpassing notable figures like the late Scott Miller and Tom Verducci.
Throughout his extensive career, Hoynes has covered over 6,000 major league games, including Cleveland's last three World Series appearances. His work, marked by a unique style and deep knowledge, has cemented his legacy in baseball writing.
