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| Full name | Mary Joy Dela Cruz Baron | ||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Majoy, MJB | ||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||||||||||||
| Born | December 10, 1995 | ||||||||||||||||
| Hometown | Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 59 kg (130 lb) | ||||||||||||||||
| Spike | 287 cm (113 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Block | 272 cm (107 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| College(s) | De La Salle University | ||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Middle Hitter/Middle Blocker | ||||||||||||||||
| Current club | PLDT | ||||||||||||||||
| Number | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
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Mary Joy "Majoy" Dela Cruz Baron (born December 12, 1995) is a talented Filipino volleyball player. She went to De La Salle University for college. There, she played for their amazing volleyball team. Majoy is currently a middle blocker for the PLDT High Speed Hitters. She also plays for the Philippine National Women's Volleyball Team.
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About Majoy Baron
Majoy Baron grew up in Concepcion, Tarlac, in the Philippines. She went to Concepcion Catholic School. Besides being a great athlete, Majoy also works as a model.
Majoy's Volleyball Journey
Majoy Baron has had an exciting career in volleyball. She has played for college teams, professional clubs, and even the national team.
College Success
Majoy was a key player for the DLSU Lady Spikers. This is the volleyball team of De La Salle University. She helped them win the women's UAAP Volleyball Championship three times in a row. These wins were from 2016 to 2018.
In April 2016, Majoy won the "Best Blocker" award in UAAP Season 78. The next year, she was named the "Most Valuable Player" for UAAP Season 79. In her final year of college volleyball, she was the team captain. She led her team to their third championship in a row.
Playing for Clubs
Majoy played for the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers club team for many years. With them, she won the 2017 PSL Grand Prix Conference championship. She also received the "Second Best Middle Blocker" award. Over the years, she won many "Best Middle Blocker" awards in different leagues.
In late 2023, the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers team was no longer playing. Majoy then joined the PLDT High Speed Hitters. She continues to play as a middle blocker for them.
National Team Experience
From 2018 to 2022, Majoy was a member of the Philippines women's national volleyball team. She played as a middle blocker for her country. She took part in the 2019 ASEAN Grand Prix. During this tournament, she was named the "Best Middle Blocker" in both parts of the competition.
Teams Majoy Played For
Meralco Power Spikers (2015)- F2 Logistics Cargo Movers (2016–2023)
- PLDT High Speed Hitters (2024–present)
Majoy's Awards and Achievements
Individual Awards
- UAAP Season 78 "Best Blocker"
- UAAP Season 79 "Season's Most Valuable Player"
- 2017 PSL All-Filipino "1st Best Middle Blocker"
- 2017 Philippine Superliga Grand Prix "2nd Best Middle Blocker"
- 2018 Philippine Superliga Invitational Cup "2nd Best Middle Blocker"
- 2018 Philippine Superliga All-Filipino Conference "2nd Best Middle Blocker"
- 2019 Philippine Superliga All-Filipino Conference "2nd Best Middle Blocker"
- 2019 ASEAN Grand Prix - First Leg "Best Middle Blocker"
- 2019 ASEAN Grand Prix - Second Leg "Best Middle Blocker"
- 2019 Philippine Superliga Invitational Conference "1st Best Middle Blocker"
- 2019 Philippine Superliga Invitational Conference "Most Valuable Player"
- 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference "1st Best Middle Blocker"
- 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference "1st Best Middle Blocker"
College Team Awards
- 2014 UAAP Season 76 volleyball tournaments -
Silver medal, with De La Salle Lady Spikers - 2015 UAAP Season 77 volleyball tournaments - Silver medal, with De La Salle Lady Spikers
- 2016 UAAP Season 78 volleyball tournaments -
Champion, with De La Salle Lady Spikers - 2017 UAAP Season 79 volleyball tournaments - Champion, with De La Salle Lady Spikers
- 2018 UAAP Season 80 volleyball tournaments - Champion, with De La Salle Lady Spikers
Club Team Awards
- 2016 PSL All-Filipino Conference – Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2016 PSL Grand Prix Conference -
Bronze medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers - 2017 PSL All-Filipino Conference - Silver medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2017 PSL Grand Prix Conference – Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2018 PSL Grand Prix Conference - Silver medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2018 PSL Invitational Cup - Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2018 PSL All-Filipino Conference - Silver medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2019 PSL Grand Prix Conference - Silver medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2019 PSL All-Filipino Conference - Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2019 PSL Invitational Conference - Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
