A Comeback Season to Remember

When Garrett Hawkins toed the rubber at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne for the first time in 2025, it admittedly felt surreal.

Facing the Lansing Lugnuts on April 4, he induced a ground out from Sahid Valenzuela, struck out Rodney Green, Jr., and another ground out from Tommy White.

It was a sign of things to come for the Biggar, Saskatchewan native.

Rauck is Rollin’

Like many Canadian kids who loved baseball, Mitchell Rauckman grew up as a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Even though he is primarily a pitcher himself, the Saskatoon native always enjoyed watching slugger Josh Donaldson.

He’s been to Rogers Centre to watch his favourite team play, and now he gets the opportunity to step on the turf at the Canadian Futures Showcase.

Saskatchewan Green and Bronze

Some were calling it the “Pool of Death.”

In a pool with B.C., Ontario, Quebec and Alberta, Team Saskatchewan persevered to capture bronze at the Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

7th Inning Stretch: Adam Korte

It might be a four-hour drive from Muenster to Swift Current, but Adam Korte’s family and friends are more than happy to make that trek when they know he’s starting.

And it might happen a little more this summer as the right-hander enters his second season with the 57’s.

Wouters’ Splash

Cory Wouters was waiting for his inevitable midseason slump.

But it never happened and the Saskatoon native just kept rolling with it en route to being named the Region IX Player of the Year with McCook Community College.

1 Thru 9: Lukas Kaufmann

Lukas Kaufmann leaves no doubt about his love of baseball.

As he’s asked questions about his journey in the game, he’s eloquent and thorough, making sure to pay tribute to where he’s been while being excited about where he’s going.

Where he’s going is the University of British Columbia (NAIA) in the fall.

1 Thru 9: Willis Simair

The excitement in Willis Simair’s voice is palpable.

After a busy 2024 which included representing his province at the Baseball Canada Cup and then heading to sunny California for the Prep Baseball West Coast Games, you would think he would be ready for a break.

Instead, the 17-year-old committed to Garden City Community College.

Two-Sport Slugger

When Aidan Marien isn’t collecting hits on the diamond, he is delivering them on the gridiron.

The Saskatoon product has succeeded at every step along the way.

He’s looking to take it to the next level after committing to Hutchinson Community College in Kansas.

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.