Maika Niu, outfielder for the Falmouth Commodores, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Pat Sorenti Most Valuable Player Award for the 2025 Cape Cod Baseball League season. His outstanding performance at the plate earned him the league’s top individual honor.
Niu finished second in the league with 23 RBIs and 28 runs scored. He also demonstrated his power, leading the Cape League with eight home runs. Niu was a constant threat on the bases, successfully stealing 15 during 35 games played this season. He was a true offensive threat for the Commodores.
Earlier this season, Niu was one of nine Falmouth Commodores, the most in the league, chosen to play in the Cape League All-Star Game, earning a starting spot in center field. He also competed in the 2025 Cape Cod Baseball League Home Run Derby Contest.
According to Niu, he elevated his game this summer by not doing too much.
"Just sticking with it and staying simple. I found that if I just tried to do that, good things happened," Niu said.
When asked about his success, Niu replied, “It’s a kids’ game, but you’ve got to lock in and execute when you have to.”
Niu is the second Falmouth Commodores player to win the MVP award in three years. In 2023, it was presented to Travis Bazzana, the first overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft. He joins a group of talented former Commodores who have earned this recognition, including Darin Erstad, Daniel Carte, Conor Gillaspie and A.J. Pollock.
The Falmouth Commodores congratulate Niu on his well-deserved recognition.
