2025 MLP Men’s Standings: After the 2025 MLP Columbus event, several standout players made a strong impression in the Major League Pickleball (MLP) Premier Division. With powerful performances from top athletes like JW Johnson, Gabriel Tardio, and Federico Staksrud, the competition was intense. The rankings show how each player helped their teams through wins and high point percentages.
Strong Performances from Leading Teams
JW Johnson of Dallas Flash Pickleball stood out with a 7-1 record and an 88% match win rate. His point differential was +44, helping his team greatly. Gabriel Tardio from St. Louis Shock also had a strong showing, going 14-2 with a similar 88% win rate and a point differential of +80.
Hayden Patriquin, also from St. Louis Shock, added to the team’s success with a 13-3 record and an 81% win rate. Federico Staksrud of Orlando Squeeze played the most matches among the top names—22 in total—and finished with a 17-5 record. His win rate stood at 77%, showing consistency over many games.
Mid-Tier Players Show Potential
Eric Oncins of Texas Ranchers went 6-2, ending with a 75% win rate and a solid +29 point differential. Will Howells from New Jersey 5s had a similar 9-3 record. Augustus Ge from Dallas Flash Pickleball also maintained a 75% win rate over eight matches.
Dylan Frazier from Orlando Squeeze had 15 wins and 7 losses in 22 matches. His 68% win rate and strong point differential of +45 show solid middle-tier performance. Christian Alshon of Texas Ranchers went 5-3 with a 63% win rate.
More Results from the Competitive Field
Dekel Bar from Brooklyn Pickleball Team ended with a 60% win rate and a +20 point differential. CJ Klinger of Columbus Sliders went 7-5, while Tyson McGuffin from Phoenix Flames went 9-7, both finishing in the middle of the pack.
Players like Noe Khlif and Andrei Daescu, from Miami Pickleball Club and Columbus Sliders respectively, had identical 12-10 records. They each finished with a 55% win rate. Quang Duong of Los Angeles Mad Drops played only six matches but held a 50% win rate.
Riley Newman, also of Brooklyn Pickleball Team, had a balanced 5-5 record. Blaine Hovenier of SoCal Hard Eights played four matches and ended even at 2-2. Jay Devilliers from Miami Pickleball Club finished 10-12, showing he competed often but struggled to break even.
Jaume Martinez Vich of Atlanta Bouncers ended at 8-10, and James Ignatowich from Chicago Slice closed with a 7-9 record, each holding a win rate just under 50%.
| Rank | Team | Player | Matches | Losses | Win % | Points For | Points Against | Point Diff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Dallas Flash Pickleball | JW Johnson | 7 | 1 | 88.00% | 84 | 40 | 68.00% |
| 5 | St. Louis Shock | Gabriel Tardio | 14 | 2 | 88.00% | 170 | 90 | 65.00% |
| 8 | St. Louis Shock | Hayden Patriquin | 13 | 3 | 81.00% | 160 | 99 | 62.00% |
| 9 | Orlando Squeeze | Federico Staksrud | 17 | 5 | 77.00% | 221 | 164 | 57.00% |
| 10 | Texas Ranchers | Eric Oncins | 6 | 2 | 75.00% | 83 | 54 | 61.00% |
| 12 | New Jersey 5s | Will Howells | 9 | 3 | 75.00% | 111 | 74 | 60.00% |
| 13 | Dallas Flash Pickleball | Augustus Ge | 6 | 2 | 75.00% | 77 | 60 | 56.00% |
| 15 | Orlando Squeeze | Dylan Frazier | 15 | 7 | 68.00% | 215 | 170 | 56.00% |
| 18 | Texas Ranchers | Christian Alshon | 5 | 3 | 63.00% | 72 | 62 | 54.00% |
| 20 | Brooklyn Pickleball Team | Dekel Bar | 6 | 4 | 60.00% | 93 | 73 | 56.00% |
| 24 | Columbus Sliders | CJ Klinger | 7 | 5 | 58.00% | 105 | 97 | 52.00% |
| 26 | Phoenix Flames | Tyson McGuffin | 9 | 7 | 56.00% | 134 | 130 | 51.00% |
| 27 | Miami Pickleball Club | Noe Khlif | 12 | 10 | 55.00% | 195 | 167 | 54.00% |
| 28 | Columbus Sliders | Andrei Daescu | 12 | 10 | 55.00% | 195 | 185 | 51.00% |
| 29 | Los Angeles Mad Drops | Quang Duong | 3 | 3 | 50.00% | 57 | 48 | 54.00% |
| 31 | Brooklyn Pickleball Team | Riley Newman | 5 | 5 | 50.00% | 87 | 80 | 52.00% |
| 35 | SoCal Hard Eights | Blaine Hovenier | 2 | 2 | 50.00% | 35 | 41 | 46.00% |
| 37 | Miami Pickleball Club | Jay Devilliers | 10 | 12 | 45.00% | 181 | 170 | 52.00% |
| 38 | Atlanta Bouncers | Jaume Martinez Vich | 8 | 10 | 44.00% | 156 | 157 | 50.00% |
| 39 | Chicago Slice | James Ignatowich | 7 | 9 | 44.00% | 130 | 140 | 48.00% |
Future Impact on League and Players
These rankings help teams prepare for the next MLP events. Players like JW Johnson and Gabriel Tardio proved they can lead. St. Louis Shock and Dallas Flash Pickleball benefited from having multiple top players. With many matches ahead, teams may adjust their lineups based on this performance data.
Rising stars like Federico Staksrud and Dylan Frazier showed that experience in more games can still lead to strong numbers. Meanwhile, teams with players in the bottom half may look to improve strategies or training.
As MLP grows, these results could affect trades, draft picks, and team strategies in future seasons. Fans will be watching to see how these athletes continue to perform.
News in Brief: 2025 MLP Men’s Standings
Top men’s players from MLP Columbus 2025 included JW Johnson, Gabriel Tardio, and Federico Staksrud. Their strong win records helped their teams succeed in the Premier Division. Teams like Dallas Flash Pickleball and St. Louis Shock stood out. The results may shape future MLP events and strategies.
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