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Majoy Baron
Personal information
Full name Mary Joy Dela Cruz Baron
Nickname Majoy, MJB
Nationality Filipino
Born (1995-12-10) December 10, 1995 (age 29)
Hometown Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 59 kg (130 lb)
Spike 287 cm (113 in)
Block 272 cm (107 in)
College(s) De La Salle University
Volleyball information
Position Middle Hitter/Middle Blocker
Current club PLDT
Number 10
Career
Years Teams
2015 Meralco Power Spikers
2016–2023 F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
2024–present PLDT High Speed Hitters
2021 Rebisco Philippines
National team
2018–present Philippines
Honours
Women's Volleyball
Representing  Philippines
ASEAN Grand Prix
Bronze 2019 Nakhon Ratchasima Leg 1
Bronze 2019 Santa Rosa Leg 2

Mary Joy "Majoy" Dela Cruz Baron, born on December 12, 1995, is a talented Filipino volleyball player. She went to college at De La Salle University and played for their volleyball team. Currently, she plays as a middle blocker for the PLDT High Speed Hitters. Majoy is also a key member of the Philippine National Women's Volleyball Team.

About Majoy Baron

Majoy Baron grew up in Concepcion, Tarlac, 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 amazing career in volleyball. She has played for top teams and won many awards.

College Success

Majoy was a big part of the DLSU Lady Spikers team. They won the women's UAAP Volleyball Championship three times in a row, from 2016 to 2018!

In April 2016, during UAAP Season 78, Majoy was named the "Best Blocker." The very next year, in UAAP Season 79, she won the "Most Valuable Player" award. In her final year of college, she was the team captain and led her team to their third straight championship.

Playing for Clubs

After college, Majoy joined the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers. With this team, she won the 2017 PSL Grand Prix Conference championship. She also earned the "Second Best Middle Blocker" award that year. Over the years, she continued to win many "Best Middle Blocker" awards in different leagues.

In late 2023, the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers team was no longer active. Majoy then joined the PLDT High Speed Hitters in 2024.

National Team Player

From 2018 to 2022, Majoy was a proud 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 with the national team. During this important tournament, she was recognized as the "Best Middle Blocker" in both rounds of the competition!

Teams Majoy Played For

  • Philippines Meralco Power Spikers (2015)
  • Philippines F2 Logistics Cargo Movers (2016–2023)
  • Philippines 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 - Med 2.png Silver medal, with De La Salle Lady Spikers
  • 2015 UAAP Season 77 volleyball tournaments - Med 2.png Silver medal, with De La Salle Lady Spikers
  • 2016 UAAP Season 78 volleyball tournaments - Simple cup icon.svg Champion, with De La Salle Lady Spikers
  • 2017 UAAP Season 79 volleyball tournaments - Simple cup icon.svg Champion, with De La Salle Lady Spikers
  • 2018 UAAP Season 80 volleyball tournaments - Simple cup icon.svg Champion, with De La Salle Lady Spikers

Club Team Awards

  • 2016 PSL All-Filipino Conference – Simple cup icon.svg Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
  • 2016 PSL Grand Prix Conference - Med 3.png Bronze medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
  • 2017 PSL All-Filipino Conference - Med 2.png Silver medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
  • 2017 PSL Grand Prix Conference – Simple cup icon.svg Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
  • 2018 PSL Grand Prix Conference - Med 2.png Silver medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
  • 2018 PSL Invitational Cup - Simple cup icon.svg Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
  • 2018 PSL All-Filipino Conference - Med 2.png Silver medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
  • 2019 PSL Grand Prix Conference - Med 2.png Silver medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
  • 2019 PSL All-Filipino Conference - Simple cup icon.svg Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
  • 2019 PSL Invitational Conference - Simple cup icon.svg Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
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