Aaron Barrett was named the 2026 Florida State League Manager of the Year in his first season as a professional baseball manager, highlighting an awards announcement that included four Clearwater Threshers players on the league All-Star Team. Alirio Ferrebus, Nathan Humphreys, Brad Pacheco and Juan Villavicencio represented Clearwater, which had more player selections than any other team.
The four selections were the most for the Clearwater Threshers since the team transitioned to Single-A in 2021. Clearwater finished the 2026 regular season 74-55 and earned a playoff berth after winning the Florida State League West First Half title with a 40-26 record.
Aaron Barrett leads Clearwater season
Barrett earned the manager award after guiding Clearwater to its first-half title. Before becoming the Threshers manager, he served as the Phillies’ Minor League Rehab Pitching Coordinator and retired as a player with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in 2022.
Barrett also was a former world champion reliever with the Washington Nationals. His recognition accompanied the individual honors for four Clearwater players.
Four Threshers named Florida State League All-Stars
Ferrebus was named the Florida State League All-Star catcher after hitting .324 with a .520 slugging percentage, 21 doubles and 58 RBIs during his 2026 tenure with Clearwater. He posted a .964 fielding percentage and threw out one-quarter of attempted basestealers.
Humphreys was selected as a Florida State League All-Star outfielder after hitting 12 home runs and 17 doubles in the first half of the season. In 70 games with Clearwater, he stole 21 bases in 26 attempts, drove in 41 runs, struck out 49 times and walked 48 times.
Pacheco was named a Florida State League All-Star right-handed pitcher after making 23 appearances, including 21 starts. He pitched 101.1 innings with 111 strikeouts and 22 walks, and he earned the win June 13 that helped Clearwater clinch the first-half title.
Villavicencio was named the Florida State League All-Star designated hitter and was also identified as an infielder. He posted a .923 OPS in 70 games with Clearwater, hit 13 home runs, stole 20 bases and hit five triples.
Villavicencio also turned 21 double plays at shortstop for Clearwater. He led the Threshers in home runs and stolen bases at the time of his promotion to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
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