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Hall Calls for Baba

There are few people who have had a greater impact on the game of baseball in Canada than the late Jim Baba.

But it wasn’t just what he accomplished as a coach and longtime executive, it was how he went about doing it.

He carried the same passion and unwavering national pride into everything he did, whether it was leading a grassroots initiative to grow the game across the country or supporting Canada’s teams at the World Baseball Classic.

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A Friend and Mentor

Only one other person had ever represented the World Baseball Softball Confederation at the WBC finals besides our late WBSC Baseball Technical Commission Chair, Jim Baba. And now it was Shari Reiniger standing there in his place. Just like working as an International Baseball Technical Commissioner at the Tokyo Olympics, and being the first woman to do that, the moment was not lost on her.

Next Stop: Okotoks

They may have preferred to settle their differences on the field, but the final four teams remaining in the Prairie Qualifiers for The Road to Okotoks got what they came for.

What started as 13 teams vying for three spots in the inaugural event in Okotoks later this summer turned into a battle of four.

Model of Consistency

The extra buzz around Carter Beck doesn’t seem to be affecting him at all.

The Carnduff native has rocketed up this summer’s Major League Baseball Draft rankings over his two seasons at Indiana State University.

Running Wild

There is no quit in Kaden Prosofsky.

It would have been really easy for the Saskatoon native to mope around not being a starter as he began his freshman season at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, Calfornia.

Instead, he kept working hard and waiting patiently for his opportunity to shine.

Honouring the Ultimate Builder

The Canadian Baseball Network’s Lifetime Builder Award is being named after the ultimate builder of baseball in Canada.

Moose Jaw’s Jim Baba, who passed away in late 2025, has been recognized as the winner for 2026.

Baseball Sask’s Greg Brons shares a few words about his friend, colleague and mentor.

7th Inning Stretch: Grier Peterson

His collegiate career didn’t start exactly as he had hoped, but Grier Peterson has quickly figured it out.

After going 0-for-9 in his first few games with the Victoria Golden Tide in 2025, the Assiniboia product has become a key piece to their offense ever since.

Eye of a Tiger

Making the change from a junior college to a four-year school can sometimes be an uphill battle with plenty of stumbles along the way.

Not for Campbellsville University outfielder Kleysen Gabruck.

The Martensville native is picking up right where he left off after two star-studded seasons at Williston State College.

7th Inning Stretch: Jace Daku

It hasn’t taken Jace Daku long to earn Jake Lanferman’s trust.

In his freshman season with the Edmonton Collegiate Hawks, the Martensville native played in some important moments behind the plate while hitting .275 with five doubles, 11 runs batted in, 10 runs scored and two stolen bases in 25 games.

1 Thru 9: Axel Flodell

When he isn’t slinging fastballs, Axel Flodell can be found slinging a guitar over his shoulder.

The Clavet native would love to make a name for himself in both baseball and country music if the opportunities present themselves.

And it’s so far so good for the 17-year-old axeman.