We are pleased to announce that Rocky Nickel (Moose Jaw) has been selected the winner of the 2016 Male Official Award by Sask Sport.
Nickel has been actively involved as an official in Saskatchewan since 1992. He has served close to 30 years on the provincial umpire executive committee, including two terms as provincial supervisor from 1995 to 2001 and from 2008 to 2016. He was also assistant supervisor from 2001 to 2007. He helped develop the Western Major Baseball League (WMBL) Umpire Association and served on numerous committees. Nickel has received the highest recommendation possible at each national championship he has worked, and he has been assigned to two international events (2002 World Youth Championships and 2005 World Qualifier). He has taught and evaluated thousands of umpires and been an exceptional mentor to umpires at all levels.
Congratulations Rocky and thank you for your years of service to Baseball Sask!
Although we still have snow on the ground and the temperature is still cold we are excited for the upcoming baseball season!
We hope your off-season has been a good one and that you are looking forward to the bright sunshine and smell of fresh cut grass on the diamonds.
Please see links below for details on the 2017 Baseball Sask season:
Despite all the readily available evidence, significant health risks, detrimental side effects, and numerous cases of former players suffering the dire consequences of its use, there continues to be a persistent presence of smokeless tobacco products in baseball culture…
In The ZONE – It’s Time To Stop
For more resources also visit www.zonesportspt.com
There will be 2 Umpire Level 3 Super Clinics in 2017 that you can register to attend.
They will be hosted in Lloydminster and Yorkton.
For more information please contact Provincial Umpire Supervisor Trevor Drury
The family of Brennan Luffman and Baseball Sask are proud to announce that Logan Hofmann (Muenster) has been awarded the 2016 Brennan Luffman Memorial Scholarship.
Hofmann was one of the top players in the province as a pitcher and position player as he competed for the Muenster Red Sox who won a bronze medal at the Midget AAA National Championships.
In 2016 he was also selected to play for Team Saskatchewan at the Baseball Canada Cup where they won a national championship with a 6-1 win over Team BC for a gold medal. At the Canada Cup, Logan Hofmann did not give up an earned run during the tournament as he pitched scoreless innings vs Team BC and then won the game in extra innings as he pitched flawlessly vs Team Quebec to advance Team Sask to the gold medal game vs Team BC.
He was undoubtedly our best pitcher at the Canada Cup as he came up big in pressure situations. Logan was also selected to compete for Team Prairies at the Tournament 12 at the Rogers Centre where he pitched against Team Atlantic and Team BC.
Logan has worked very hard to achieve his success. Without a doubt he is one of our hardest working players within the Baseball Sask Academy. His fastball has jumped from 78-79 – to sitting anywhere between 83-87 mph. He has a great attitude and is a leader. Our coaching staff never have to ask him to clean up the dugout or tidy up his room when on the road. He is a very responsible and mature young man that will continue to have success. He represents Saskatchewan with class and we are proud to have him wear our uniform.
In the Fall of 2017, Hofmann plans to attend Colby College in Kansas.
This scholarship fund has been set aside through donations in memory of Brennan Luffman who was a prominent left handed pitcher and outfielder with Team Saskatchewan from 2003 – 2005. Brennan Luffman was a popular teammate amongst his peers and well liked by his coaches.
Date: December 10, 2016 @ Going Yard Training Centre in Saskatoon (1902- Albert Ave, Saskatoon, SK)
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (girls are encouraged to show up 10-15 minutes early)
Target Audience: Any female interested in playing baseball Ages 12-18 welcome.
Goal: To recruit as many females as possible interested in playing baseball (some knowledge/experience in baseball, fastball, slo pitch is recommended). We are trying to promote girls baseball to encourage future participation and grow female baseball in Saskatchewan.
Upcoming Opportunity:
Pee Wee Western Canada (August 2016- location TBA)
Bantam Nationals (August 2016- location Vaughan, Ontario)
Please contact Janice Shahsavar to register for Training Session @ jmshahsavar@hotmail.com