McFarland: Saskatoon’s Schueller makes national team debut, aspires to play in WPBL
Taylor Schueller (Saskatoon, Sask.) made her debut with the Women’s National Team this year. Photo: Baseball Canada
*This article was originally published on Saskatchewan Dugout Stories on August 21. You can read it here.
November 22, 2025
By Joe McFarland
Saskatchewan Dugout Stories
She’s had a taste of representing Canada and Taylor Schueller now wants more.
The Saskatoon native was among four from her province – including Victoria Bateman, Makenna Dobrowolsky and Addie Ziebart – named to the Baseball Canada Women’s National Team development camp in Cary, North Carolina in mid-October.
Happy with her first performance wearing the maple leaf, it put the cap on what was an outstanding and jet-setting summer for Schueller.
After she suited up for Baseball Sask at the U19 Nationals, Canada Summer Games and Women’s Nationals, the utility player’s Team Canada Experience was like nothing she’s ever done before.
She was honoured by the opportunity and says it felt like she “made it” after years of hard work with that national goal in mind.
“Getting there, meeting all these players who have similar goals to me, similar values to me, it was great,” Schueller told Saskatchewan Dugout Stories. “It was so much fun – it was insane.”
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She heads into the offseason motivated to work even harder so she can become a regular fixture on both the provincial and national teams, and maybe even further.
FEELING FORTUNATE
Schueller’s first experiences on the baseball field take her back about a decade as a member of the Saskatoon Royals.
The all-girls baseball zone in Saskatoon was started in 2015, becoming a launch pad for girls wanting to play baseball.
As a six-year-old, Schueller’s new team helped foster a love for the game which runs deep to this day.
“I was very lucky to be blessed with coaches, a team, and a community who cared for me and my development growing up,” she said.
“It provided me with a really comfortable environment to make mistakes, which is a big part of baseball.”
In 2022, Schueller was turning heads for her abilities on the field, earning her a spot on the Baseball Sask 14U Women’s Team which captured a bronze medal at the Western Canadian National tournament.
A SPECIAL GROUP
By 2024, Schueller had become a prominent fixture on Baseball Sask rosters.
She was part of the 16U team that finished fourth and the 21U team which captured a silver medal at their respective national championships
At just 16, the middle infielder and pitcher was then invited to the Women’s Open Nationals in Quebec City for the first time.
“Every time I’m with Team Sask, it just reminds me how special that team is,” Schueller said.
“The way we support each other, and everyone is always putting in 110 percent – I’m very proud to be a part of something so special with them.”
Her performances set the stage for an even bigger 2025, where she suited up in three major national events, including a wild 19U tournament in Calgary where Saskatchewan captured bronze.
Down 11-4 heading into the bottom of the 6th inning against B.C. in the bronze medal game, Saskatchewan put up 12 runs, including a two-run single by Schueller, to pick up the 16-11 victory.
“The vibes in the dugout were crazy,” she recalled. “Everyone was feeling good and performing good. It was an amazing week.”
While the team didn’t medal in the Canada Games or the Women’s National championship, Schueller says she has become more comfortable as a veteran presence in the Saskatchewan dugout.
SETTING THE TONE
Her contributions on the field didn’t go unnoticed either, as she was named the Baseball Sask Female Player of the Year during the organization’s annual awards in October.
“Taylor’s impact extends beyond the diamond,” said Baseball Sask executive director Mike Ramage. “She leads with humility, encourages teammates, and demonstrates a continual commitment to elevating expectations for both herself and teammates.”
The 17-year-old was also lauded for her competitive spirit and her willingness to coach the next generation of baseball players across Saskatoon.
“It’s so nice to be able to be seen for all the hard work that I’ve put in,” said Schueller, who was also the lone female to suit up for the Saskatoon Phillies of the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League.
“I was kind of shocked a little bit because it (winning the award) wasn’t really something that I had talked with anyone about.”
It was also another affirmation that she’s on the right track, verified again by her experience with Baseball Canada.
Knowing that she’s still young, Schueller is taking advantage of every opportunity that comes her way, hoping to learn from those around her.
“It’s more than just the game, it’s their attitude,” she said of her main takeaway from the national team.
“Some of the best baseball players I have ever met have the strongest mindsets, so when a mistake happens, you turn yourself around from it.”
DREAMING OF THE PROS
While the obvious goal for Schueller heading in 2026 is to once again star for Baseball Sask and Baseball Canada, there’s another item on her bucket list to work towards.
The Women’s Pro Baseball League is set to launch with teams from Boston, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco.
While she’s still working on finishing high school, Schueller has teammates in Ziebart and Braidy Birdsall who were selected in Thursday’s history-making draft.
With several other Canadians picked, the Saskatoon product says it provides another level of the game to aspire towards.
“A professional league where women can play the sport is something that a lot of girls, including myself, have been dreaming and hoping for a really long time.”
“The fact that it’s finally an opportunity for me and the younger generations in the future is definitely super-exciting,” Schueller said.
The way she’s been playing, it might not be long before she’s able to realize that new dream while once again inspiring another group of athletes in the game.