Josh Knoth named Milwaukee Brewers Minor Leaguer of the Year

Patchogue-Medford alum Josh Knoth has been named one of the Milwaukee Brewers organization’s Minor League Players of the Year. Knoth, a 2023 graduate of Patchogue-Medford High School, continues to make an impressive impact early in his professional baseball career.

Selected in the first round of the MLB Draft shortly after graduation, the 21-year-old right-handed pitcher has quickly developed into one of the organization’s top young talents. During the 2026 season, Knoth compiled a 4.11 earned run average, posted a 6-3 record, and recorded 87 strikeouts across 22 appearances spanning three levels of minor league baseball. He finished the season with a call-up to double AA, pitching for the Biloxi Shuckers. 

Knoth’s recognition as a Brewers Minor League Player of the Year highlights not only his individual success but also serves as an inspiration to current and future Pat-Med student-athletes. He follows a strong tradition of success from Pat-Med pitchers, such as longtime MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman (Class of 2009).