The 2026 high school baseball season is complete across the Big Bend, highlighted by Lincoln’s run to the Class 5A state championship and a host of standout individual performances.
As the All-Big Bend team announcement approaches, we’re turning to readers to help decide the Player of the Year. The Tallahassee area produced no shortage of candidates, but five finalists stand out in the latest poll.
Noah Chavez anchored his team with dominant outings on the mound, while Saunder Dinkelman emerged as the area’s top home run hitter. Chase Fuller, Wyatt Cantella and Javier Santana showcased versatility and consistent impact across the diamond.
Now the question: Who deserves to be named All-Big Bend Player of the Year?
Cast your vote and make your voice heard.
Noah Chavez, Sr., Chiles
Saunder Dinkelman, Sr., Chiles
Chase Fuller, Jr., Lincoln
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Javier Santana, Sr., St. John Paul II
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Wyatt Cantella, So., St. John Paul II
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Peter Holland Jr. covers Florida State athletics and Big Bend Preps for the Tallahassee Democrat. If you like to pitch a story on a high school athlete, don’t hesitate to get in touch with him via email at PHolland@Gannett.com or on X @_Da_pistol.
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Reporting by Peter Holland Jr., Tallahassee Democrat / Tallahassee Democrat
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