Whirlwind Express

If you were trying to follow Jordan Procyshen’s 2023 season, you might have had a hard time keeping up.

From serving as Canada’s bullpen catcher at the World Baseball Classic to being on standby while the Texas Rangers made their run to a World Series title – the 30-year-old Dawgs Academy grad had a lengthy season.

Zach Worden writes about Procyshen’s year, which also included playing for Canada at the Pan-Am Games Qualifier.

Hyers Learning

In order to claim a World Series championship, you have to make the right hires.

For the Texas Rangers – who coaxed manager Bruce Bochy out of retirement with impressive results – that included luring Tim Hyers to the Major League Baseball (MLB) organization.

Realm of Possibility

When Brett Platts was 20 years old, he set a goal of making it to the big leagues by the time he was 25.

While the Prince Edward Island product’s on-field career had come to an end, he was forging a new path in strength and conditioning.

After a stint with Iowa University and the Texas Rangers’ program in the Dominican Republic, the Dawgs Academy grad is heading to the Texas Rangers’ Single-A affiliate, the Down East Wood Ducks.

The Consummate Pro

“What’s your ‘why?’”

It’s a very philosophical question from Jordan Procyshen, who admits his answer has changed on an almost-yearly basis since he started his professional baseball journey in 2014.

Fresh off what he calls a “rollercoaster” couple of years, the Calgary native is beaming as his latest answer is nearly ready to arrive – his wife, Lauren, is pregnant with their first child.