Daytona Tortugas

Daytona Tortugas catcher Jacob Friend has been named the Florida State League Player of the Month after batting .329 with a .435 on‑base percentage and a .757 slugging percentage, while leading the league in total bases (53) during April. The accolade reflects one of the top offensive performances in the circuit for the month. The team recently also displayed resilience with a 12‑9 comeback win over the Tampa Tarpons, highlighting a surge in the Tortugas’ offensive production. Daytona continues to compete at Jackie Robinson Ballpark under the Single‑A affiliation of the Cincinnati Reds.