The CMBA is proud to recognize the recipients of the Respect & Integrity in Competition Award. The “RIC” award honors a player on each team who consistently demonstrates outstanding sportsmanship toward teammates and opponents while contributing to their teams on the field and in the dugout.
The award reflects the CMBA’s commitment to fair competition, mutual respect and integrity throughout the league.
Electrons: Weston Roberts
For the Electrons, the 2026 Respect & Integrity in Competition Award goes to Weston Roberts.
In his first season with the Electrons, Roberts quickly established himself as the ultimate team player. From picking up equipment and checking field conditions to keeping the scorebook and working with local authorities on behalf of the team and league, he was consistently willing to do whatever was needed.
Roberts also steadily improved on the field, raising his batting average from .091 on July 1 to a season-high .263 by the end of the year. His positive approach, work ethic and trademark “VAR” — Vibes Above Replacement — became infectious throughout the team and league.
No matter the situation, Roberts’ support for his teammates never wavered. His commitment, attitude and willingness to contribute set an outstanding example of respect and integrity in competition.
Hawks: Tony “TCA” Capone
For the Hawks, the 2026 Respect & Integrity in Competition Award goes to Tony “TCA” Capone.
Capone is the consummate team player. He shows up for his teammates, competes the right way and represents the Hawks well both on and off the field. He also put together an outstanding second half, batting .417 with a .920 OPS after the midpoint of the season while making significant strides defensively behind the plate and elsewhere in the field.
His combination of sportsmanship, improvement, production and commitment to his teammates made him a natural choice for the Hawks’ award.
Hounds: Jimmy Lynn
For the Hounds, the 2026 Respect & Integrity in Competition Award goes to Jimmy Lynn.
Lynn brings an infectiously positive attitude to the field every time he shows up. One of the Hounds’ top pitchers, he is equally willing to contribute in less visible roles, whether operating the Winnemac scoreboard, keeping the team’s GameChanger or serving as a courtesy or designated runner.
Through it all, Lynn consistently treats teammates, opponents and umpires with respect. His willingness to contribute wherever needed and the positive attitude he brings to competition embody the spirit of the award.