Thursday, October 16, 2025

Shocking Surges and Surprise Leaders: Inside the MLP 2025 Player Standings After New York Showdown

MLP 2025 Player Standings Update: After the Major League Pickleball New York 2025 event, the latest individual player standings highlight some of the best performances of the season so far. Players from both Premier and Challenger Levels stood out with strong win records, setting the tone for the second half of the year.

Jorja Johnson and Anna Bright Dominate the Premier Field

Jorja Johnson of Dallas Flash leads all Premier Level players with 26 wins and only 2 losses, giving her a 92.86% win rate. She also won 73.75% of all points played, showing complete dominance.

Right behind her is Anna Bright of St. Louis Shock, with a record of 25 wins and 3 losses. She was closely followed by teammates Gabriel Tardio, Kate Fahey, and Hayden Patriquin, each with strong win percentages over 85%.

Brooklyn and Columbus Stay Consistent

Patrick Smith of Brooklyn Pickleball Team and Marcela Hones of Columbus Sliders both posted perfect 2-0 records with 61.11% point win rates, though they had fewer matches.

Rachel Rohrabacher led Brooklyn with 30 wins out of 38 games played. Jackie Kawamoto also performed well with 28 wins. Columbus Sliders’ Andrei Daescu and Parris Todd each recorded 30 and 28 wins respectively, helping their team stay on top of the standings.

Strong Support From Top Teams

New Jersey 5s saw strong contributions from Anna Leigh Waters and Will Howells, with Waters winning 25 of her 30 games. Tyra Hurricane Black and JW Johnson added strength for Dallas Flash with win rates above 78%.

Even players from lower-ranked teams like Pierina Imparato of Chicago Slice managed solid performances, showing how tight the individual talent gap is across the league.

RankTeamPlayerGames WonGames LostGames Won %PTS WonPTS LostPTS Won %
1Columbus SlidersMarcela Hones20100.00%221461.11%
2Brooklyn Pickleball TeamPatrick Smith20100.00%221461.11%
3Dallas FlashJorja Johnson26292.86%29510573.75%
4St. Louis ShockAnna Bright25389.29%29214666.67%
5St. Louis ShockGabriel Tardio25389.29%30116065.29%
6St. Louis ShockKate Fahey24485.71%29115665.10%
7St. Louis ShockHayden Patriquin24485.71%28416463.39%
8New Jersey 5sAnna Leigh Waters25583.33%31315866.45%
9Dallas FlashTyra Hurricane Black23582.14%28314166.75%
10Brooklyn Pickleball TeamRachel Rohrabacher30878.95%38922363.56%
11Dallas FlashJW Johnson22678.57%28717661.99%
12New Jersey 5sWill Howells23776.67%30018362.11%
13Columbus SlidersCJ Klinger23776.67%29819460.57%
14Columbus SlidersAndrei Daescu301075.00%39527858.69%
15Chicago SlicePierina Imparato3175.00%373055.22%
16Brooklyn Pickleball TeamJackie Kawamoto281073.68%37023960.76%
17Columbus SlidersParris Todd281073.68%38028057.58%
18Los Angeles Mad DropsJade Kawamoto271171.05%35626956.96%
19Brooklyn Pickleball TeamDekel Bar15768.18%21815658.29%
20Texas RanchersEric Oncins19967.86%26619557.70%

Competitive Balance Across Challenger Level

Many Challenger players finished with win rates close to 50%, including Marshall Brown, Alix Truong, Travis Rettenmaier, and Andrea Koop. While not top of the charts, their play remains important as teams battle for playoff positioning.

Some players, like Juan Benitez of California Black Bears, had lower win rates but played a high number of games, showing the competitive grind in the Challenger ranks.

RankTeamPlayerGames WonGames LostGames Won %PTS WonPTS LostPTS Won %
1Las Vegas Night OwlsChao Yi Wang22873.33%29421757.53%
2Las Vegas Night OwlsBrooke Buckner21970.00%29823156.33%
3Nashville ChefsMichelle Esquivel21970.00%29323355.70%
4Las Vegas Night OwlsPablo Tellez191163.33%28222855.29%
5D.C. Pickleball TeamDaniel De La Rosa181260.00%26522454.19%
6Las Vegas Night OwlsJames Delgado181260.00%28624254.17%
7D.C. Pickleball TeamStefan Auvergne171356.67%27623454.12%
8California Black BearsLina Padegimaite171356.67%27625751.78%
9Bay Area BreakersDarrian Young171356.67%27826751.01%
10Nashville ChefsEwa Radzikowska161453.33%27024752.22%
11Nashville ChefsAnderson Scarpa161453.33%24926148.82%
12Nashville ChefsMarshall Brown151550.00%26025950.10%
13Bay Area BreakersAlix Truong151550.00%26427049.44%
14Florida SmashTravis Rettenmaier151550.00%25526149.42%
15D.C. Pickleball TeamAndrea Koop151550.00%25326349.03%
16Florida SmashCason Campbell141646.67%25927448.59%
17California Black BearsLayne Sleeth131743.33%26227149.16%
18D.C. Pickleball TeamChrista Gecheva81240.00%16117348.20%
19Bay Area BreakersAngie Walker81240.00%16418247.40%
20California Black BearsJuan Benitez111936.67%22728444.42%

Players Aim to Peak at the Mid-Season Tournament

With the Edward Jones Mid-Season Tournament next, players will aim to carry their strong form forward. For Premier and Challenger stars alike, every win counts toward playoff qualification and bonus points.

Performances in Grand Rapids could shake up both the team and player standings as the 2025 season heats up.

News in Brief: MLP 2025 Player Standings Update

Jorja Johnson, Anna Bright, and Chao Yi Wang top the MLP 2025 player standings after New York. Dallas Flash and St. Louis Shock dominate the Premier level, while Las Vegas Night Owls lead Challenger play. Strong individual showings now set the stage for the high-stakes mid-season tournament in Grand Rapids.

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