Howe-To Guide to Baseball

He had already earned the title “Mr. Hockey” for his work on the ice.

But Gordie Howe easily could’ve added the nickname “The Natural” for how he competed on the ball diamond, at the golf course and even in the bowling alley.

Such was the immense talent of the man who had broad enough shoulders to carry such accomplishments.

Some of the stories associated with his time in baseball are as legendary as his exploits at the rink.

Puhl Hall

Terry Puhl had a long and successful Major League Baseball career, but the highlight of his journey in the game ended up coming more than 30 years after his retirement.

We chatted with the Melville product about his career and what it was that takes the cake for his favourite moment.

Celebrating Baseball Sask’s Best

Blink and it feels like you missed it.

The baseball season across the Canadian prairies flies by, especially when the weather cooperates, and that was the case again in Saskatchewan in 2024.

Baseball Sask reflected on the year that was with its annual awards banquet on Oct. 19.

Muenster Mash

Merek Yeager can’t help but laugh about his first experience in Toronto.

Invited to the 2023 Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase, he checked into his hotel then tried to figure out how to get to Rogers Centre.

Since then, the Muenster product has been on a jet-setting trip through the Canadian baseball world.

Jesson Keeps ‘Em Guessin’

It wasn’t until after the game that Tucker Jesson realized what had happened.

When he struck out Sam Thiessen in the bottom of the seventh to preserve a 1-0 lead, the young hurler had also completed his first career no-hitter.

The Regina product had simply wanted to save arms for the next games at the Ray Carter Cup.

Trentin’s Travels

Trentin Kooy loves being on a baseball field.

He’s played in numerous tournaments and showcases over the past couple of years, hoping to capture the attention of scouts and college coaches.

The Saskatoon native and Going Yard Academy product is hitting the biggest stage soon at the Canadian Futures Showcase.

Silver Sluggers

After two straight silver medal performances at the Baseball Canada Men’s National Championships, the Regina Trappers are hoping to win it all at home in 2025.

Fantastic Four

Saskatchewan is quickly asserting itself as a powerhouse on the girls and women’s national baseball stage.

The province just finished its best summer ever with a silver medal and three second-place finishes.

And players with the program believe the best is yet to come.

Heisler’s Hall Call

There are all kinds of pick-off moves by pitchers.

Rod Heisler had a unique move that allowed him to be successful with Baseball Canada for years.

Canadian Baseball Network’s Bob Elliott has more as the Moose Jaw native was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.

Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Former big league pitchers and national team standouts Andrew Albers and Dustin Molleken headline the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Major league umpire Stu Scheurwater and several others will also be honoured in the August 17 induction ceremony.