Flying Boxcars Eddy Demurias Named June ALPB Pitcher of the Month
Eddy Demurias Named June ALPB Pitcher of the Month
Hagerstown Flying Boxcars pitcher Eddy Demurias has been recognized as the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball’s (ALPB) Pitcher of the Month for June 2026, highlighting his dominant performances that helped the Boxcars secure the ALPB North Division title.
Demurias’ Stellar June Performance
Eddy Demurias emerged as a key figure on the mound for the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars in June, starting five games and compiling a 3-0 record. Over 34 innings pitched during the month, Demurias maintained a 3.44 earned run average (ERA), limiting opposing hitters to a .211 batting average. He allowed just 26 hits, issued six walks, and struck out 36 batters, tying for the league lead in strikeouts for the month. His strikeout rate averaged a strong 9.53 strikeouts per nine innings.
Demurias’ wins came against the Lexington Legends on June 23 and June 28, and at Staten Island on June 11. One of his most memorable outings occurred on June 17 against the Charleston Dirty Birds, when he fanned a personal season-high 11 hitters but did not factor in the decision despite leaving the game with a 6-4 lead that Hagerstown would eventually secure 7-6.
Hagerstown Flying Boxcars’ Path to the North Division Title
Demurias played a crucial role in helping the Flying Boxcars clinch the first half North Division crown in the Atlantic League. Hagerstown’s success during the first half sets them up for a playoff matchup against the second half winner of the North Division.
The Atlantic League has now reached the second half of its season with Southern Maryland Blue Crabs reigning as the South Division first half champions. Both divisions’ first half winners will begin postseason play against their respective second half division champions as the league pushes towards the ALPB championship.
June ALPB Player of the Month also includes Luke Napleton
While Demurias earned the Pitcher of the Month honor, catcher and outfielder Luke Napleton of the High Point Rockers took home the Atlantic League’s Player of the Month award for June. Napleton overcame a slow start to explode in June, batting .356 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs in 108 at-bats. He led the league with a slugging percentage of .833 and OPS of 1.278 and recorded 10 multi-RBI games during the month.
Atlantic League Overview and Context
Celebrating its 27th season in 2026, the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball serves as the Major League Baseball’s first Professional Partner League. The league is a well-established conduit for talent advancing to MLB organizations, having sent over 1,450 players to major league clubs. The ALPB features 10 teams across state-of-the-art ballparks from New York to North Carolina.
The ALPB recently launched DugoutTV, a digital streaming platform that offers live game broadcasts, original programming, and in-depth storytelling focused on baseball.
Upcoming Schedule Highlights
The ALPB resumes play Tuesday with a slate of divisional matchups, including:
- High Point Rockers at Staten Island FerryHawks
- Gastonia Ghost Peppers at Hagerstown Flying Boxcars
- Charleston Dirty Birds hosting Long Island Ducks
- Southern Maryland Blue Crabs visiting Lancaster Stormers
- York Revolution at Lexington Legends
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Eddy Demurias’ recognition as June Pitcher of the Month is a testament to both his individual skill and his impact on the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars’ successful first half in the ALPB. His ability to balance strikeouts, control walks, and limit hits reflects the kind of pitching that is essential for playoff-caliber teams.
As the Boxcars head into the second half, Demurias will be a pivotal player to watch. The ALPB’s structure, with first and second half champions competing in postseason play, places an emphasis on consistent performance, and Demurias has stepped up to anchor an effective pitching staff.
Fans of Maryland baseball can take pride in Demurias’ achievements as the Flying Boxcars build momentum in arguably one of the most competitive independent professional leagues connected to Major League Baseball.
Follow developments with the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars and Eddy Demurias at Maryland Sports Blog, alongside broader Atlantic League coverage at Atlantic League official site, DugoutTV, and detailed analysis at Maryland Sports Blog Atlantic League coverage.
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