Joshua Kuroda-Grauer

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Kuroda-Grauer's college career was historic: he was the first Rutgers infielder to win Big Ten Player of the Year, and only the second Rutgers player overall. His .348 batting average in 2024 led the Big Ten, and his 12 home runs were a career high. In the minors, he hit over .300 at every level, showing consistent contact skills. His rapid rise to the majors in just two years after being drafted is a testament to his work ethic.

AwardsKuroda-Grauer won Big Ten Player of the Year in 2024, becoming the first Rutgers player to earn that honor. He also earned First Team All-Big Ten that season and Second Team All-Big Ten in 2023. In 2025, he was named MLB Pipeline Prospect of the Week for his performance at Double-A Midland.

Honours & Distinctions

Big Ten Player of the Year

Big Ten Conference·2024

First Rutgers baseball player to win the award.

Rutgers University Athletics Hall of Fame

Rutgers University·2024

Inducted as part of the 2024 senior class, an early honor for his historic season.

Rankings & Lists

#72

MLB Pipeline Top 100 Prospects

MLB Pipeline·2026

Athletics' Top 10 Prospects

MLB Pipeline·2026

Magazine Covers

Sports Illustrated

April 2026

The Future of Oakland: Joshua Kuroda-Grauer and the Athletics' Youth Movement

Baseball America

March 2026

Kuroda-Grauer: The Next Great Rutgers Infielder