Rachel Rohrabacher Shines as Most Improved Player: Rachel Rohrabacher made a significant mark in the 2024 Major League Pickleball season, winning the Premier Most Improved Player award. After breaking into the professional scene with the Orlando Squeeze during the second half of 2023, Rohrabacher continued her impressive development this season with the D.C. Pickleball Team. The team finished fourth in the regular-season standings, with Rohrabacher posting a 32-14 record and winning 52.72% of points. Her consistency and improvement were key factors in the team’s success.
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Other Nominees
Other players who were nominated for the award included:
Quang Duong, Texas Ranchers
Quang Duong, who joined the Texas Ranchers in the middle of the season, went 19-19 and won 50.75% of points. He did not play in MLP in 2023.
Kate Fahey, St. Louis Shock
Kate Fahey, a new face in the 2024 season, posted a 24-22 record and a 50.24% win rate. Like Duong, Fahey did not participate in MLP in 2023.
Augustus Ge, Dallas Flash
Ge, in his first year with MLP, had an impressive 27-19 record and a 51.26% win rate.
Awards Announcement
The 2024 Major League Pickleball season award winners were announced on Wednesday after a voting process involving fans, pickleball media members, and MLP team executives. This marks a pivotal year for MLP, with the introduction of its first-ever regular season format. These standout performers were recognized for their remarkable achievements throughout the season.
News in Brief: Rachel Rohrabacher Shines as Most Improved Player
Rachel Rohrabacher was named Premier Most Improved Player for the 2024 MLP season after an outstanding performance with the D.C. Pickleball Team. Posting a 32-14 record and winning 52.72% of points, Rohrabacher’s improvement from her debut with Orlando Squeeze in 2023 was notable. Other nominees included Quang Duong, Kate Fahey, and Augustus Ge, each showing strong performances in their respective teams. The award winners were determined after votes from fans, media members, and team executives.
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