McFarland: Ireland hopes to continue climb through Rangers’ organization after breakout 2025 campaign

“It’s still a little surreal for Thomas Ireland to see his “Homegrown Hero” banner up at the North Regina Little League ballpark.

Back home for the offseason after a very successful year in the Texas Rangers system, the 23-year-old was visiting his old stomping grounds with his wife, Jessica, and his parents to help with the program’s fall clean-up when he looked up at the banner again.

What makes it even more special in Ireland’s eyes is, just to the right of his banner, is the one for his idol, mentor, and fellow Regina native Dustin Molleken.

He couldn’t ask for more as he blazes his own professional trail.

“I have nothing but great things to say about Dusty and his family, and the amount of support he’s given me over the last couple of years,” Ireland told Saskatchewan Dugout Stories.”

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Baba, Clapp and Psota elected to Canadian ball hall

“Jim Baba, Stubby Clapp and Kate Psota each represent the very best of baseball in Canada,” said Jason Dickson, chief executive officer of Baseball Canada. “Jim’s lifelong leadership and vision helped shape Baseball Canada into the organization it is today, while Stubby and Kate’s excellence on the field and commitment to the national team program have inspired generations of athletes. Their dedication to Baseball Canada and to the growth of the game has left a lasting legacy, and it is fitting that all three are being honoured by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.”

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Shushkewich: Hynes and Duncan excited for new season after being honoured by Baseball Canada

“The Junior National Team has produced a ton of big league talent over the years – the Naylor Brothers, Denzel Clarke (Pickering, Ont.), Cade Smith (Abbotsford, B.C.), and numerous others.

Two new names are entering the fold, but at different stages of their baseball careers.

Will Hynes (Mississauga, Ont.) and Sean Duncan (Port Coquitlam, B.C.) are two of the latest success stories to emerge under the tutelage of Greg Hamilton and the JNT squad. Hynes heard his name called in the second round of the MLB Draft last summer, while Duncan continues to work towards his pro dreams as part of the eligible players for the 2026 MLB Draft. Both were on hand for the Baseball Canada Awards banquet in early January, as Hynes earned the Canadian Futures Award while Duncan took home his second Russell Martin JNT MVP Award.”

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