June 15, 2026
Official Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame News Release
Six new members will be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum on Saturday.
Former Toronto Blue Jays centre fielder Devon White will be inducted alongside national team legend and current St. Louis Cardinals coach Stubby Clapp (Windsor, ON), former Women’s National Team star Kate Psota (Burlington, ON) and early Montreal Expos ace and later executive Bill Stoneman.
Longtime Baseball Canada executive director Jim Baba (Moose Jaw, SK) will also be inducted posthumously.
Former major league umpire Paul Runge (St. Catharines, ON), elected by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s Veterans Committee, will also be inducted.
In addition, Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae will be honoured with the Jack Graney Award, handed out annually to a member of the media who has made significant contributions to baseball in Canada through their life’s work.
The ceremony will be hosted by Blue Jays radio play-by play announcer Ben Shulman.
“We look forward to celebrating the outstanding careers of this year’s inductees in St. Marys,” said Scott Crawford, the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Director of Operations. “Each of them, in their own way, has made a tremendous impact on the game of baseball in our country.”
The induction ceremony will be part of a series of activities that will also include a meet-and-greet with the inductees and other special guests called “The Opening Pitch” at the Toboggan Brewing Company in London (June 18) and the Hall’s 28th annual celebrity golf tournament and banquet (June 19).
Agenda of 2026 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Events
*All times in Eastern Standard Time (E.T.)
Thursday, June 18
Event: The Opening Pitch, which will feature a meet and greet with inductees Devon White, Stubby Clapp, Bill Stoneman, Kate Psota, Paul Runge and the family of Jim Baba, plus past inductees Fergie Jenkins, Ashley Stephenson, Jeff Francis, Lloyd Moseby and Rob Thomson.
Location: Toboggan Brewing Company, 585 Richmond Street, London, Ont.,
For more information about the venue, click here.
Time: 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $100, which includes food, drinks and silent auction. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
The Opening Pitch Silent Auction runs from June 11 to June 18 at 9 p.m. E.T.
Friday, June 19
Event: 28th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic and Banquet
Time: Registration at 9 a.m., Tee-off at 10 a.m., Banquet starts at 4:00 p.m. Dinner served at 5 p.m. Program and awards will immediately follow the dinner.
Location: St. Marys Golf and Country Club, 769 Queen Street East, St. Marys, Ont.
Banquet will be held on the Hall of Fame grounds, 386 Church Street South.
Cost: Golf tournament is sold out, but banquet tickets are available for $100 each. The deadline to purchase banquet tickets is 5 p.m. on June 16. Tickets HERE.
Celebrities for this event will include: Devon White, Stubby Clapp, Kate Psota, Bill Stoneman, Paul Runge, Fergie Jenkins, Ernie Whitt, Lloyd Moseby, Steve Rogers, Jeff Francis, Rob Thomson, Billy Atkinson, George Kottaras, Larry Landreth, Larry Balkwill, Merlin Malinowski, Sarah Wilkes-Lizmore, Jeremy Ware, Claire Dalton and Jessie McPherson.
Saturday, June 20
Event: Induction Ceremony for Devon White, Stubby Clapp, Kate Psota, Jim Baba, Bill Stoneman and Paul Runge. Plus the Jack Graney award presentation to Hazel Mae. It will be emceed by Blue Jays radio play-by-play announcer Ben Shulman. Free to attend.
Parking: $10 to park in the Induction parking lot. FREE parking on the side streets.
Induction Day Schedule:
10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. – Ballgames on the site
9:15 a.m.- 10:15 a.m. – Inductee press conference inside Museum (386 Church St. S.) (media only)
11:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. – Museum open to public for tours
1:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – Induction Ceremony and Jack Graney award at the Hall of Fame (386 Church St. S.).
3:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m. – Autograph session with inductees and special guests. (Devon White, Bill Stoneman, Stubby Clapp, Kate Psota, Paul Runge, Rob Thomson, Lloyd Moseby, Steve Rogers, Matt Stairs, Jeff Francis, Ashley Stephenson, Pat Gillick, Gord Ash, Billy Atkinson, George Kottaras, Rob Butler, Steve Green)
*Celebrities signing autographs are subject to change.*
*Autographs are not guaranteed and autograph session can only last set amount of time due to other private events.*
Cost for Autograph Session (Please read rules below):
*Autographs are not guaranteed
*Members should bring their membership card.
*Members $35 each to enter the autograph session.
*Non-members $45 each to enter the autograph session.
*Hall of Fame 2026 members will enter the autograph line first.
*Autograph session is 90 minutes long.
*Autographs are limited to one item per person per inductee/special guest.
*Autographs will be signed on a first-come first-serve basis.
*Hall of Fame staff reserve the right to cut the autograph line at any time.
*NO posed photos.
2026 Inductee Bios
Stubby Clapp
Born in 1973 in Windsor, ON, Stubby Clapp is known as “Captain Canada” for his long commitment to the national team. He joined the Junior National Team in 1991 and helped them to a gold medal at the World Youth Baseball Championship in Brandon, MB, that summer.
Five years later, the infielder was selected in the 36th round of the 1996 MLB draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. In total, Clapp played 23 games with the Cardinals and 11 seasons in the pro ranks.
But even during his pro career, Clapp never forgot his roots. In 1999, he suited up for Canada at the Pan Am Games in Winnipeg, MB and delivered a walk-off, bases loaded single in Canada’s extra-inning, upset win over the U.S. to help propel Canada to an eventual bronze medal.
Following his playing career, Clapp managed the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds to Pacific Coast League championships in 2017 and 2018. That earned him a promotion to the position of first base coach with the Cardinals in 2019, a post he continues to hold.
Over the years, Clapp has also served as a coach for the national team, including on the 2015 Pan Am Games gold medal-winning squad. Clapp was inducted onto Baseball Canada’s Wall of Excellence in January 2025.
“This is an absolute honour to receive the call from the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame,” said Clapp when informed of his induction. “I was totally caught off guard. It’s a great blessing to get this news on my daughter’s birthday.”
For his full bio, click HERE.
Devon White
Born in 1962 in Kingston, Jamaica, Devon White cemented his reputation as one of the greatest defensive centre fielders in major league history while with the Toronto Blue Jays from 1991 to 1995.
After being selected in the sixth round of the 1981 MLB draft by the California Angels, he’d spend parts of six big league seasons with the club before being traded to the Blue Jays on December 2, 1990. In his first season with the Blue Jays, White batted .282 with 17 home runs and 33 stolen bases and captured his first of five consecutive Gold Glove awards.
He followed that up with another strong season in 1992 that saw him lead the majors with a 3.9 dWAR (Defensive Wins Above Replacement). In the World Series that year, he made what is arguably the most famous defensive play in franchise history. In the fourth inning of Game 3, Atlanta Braves slugger Dave Justice belted a ball deep to centre field at SkyDome. White leapt into the wall and made a miraculous catch to begin a double play.
White returned in 1993 to serve as a catalyst atop the Blue Jays’ order and help them to their second consecutive championship. He collected two more Gold Gloves in 1994 and 1995 before signing with the Florida Marlins.
White still ranks in the top 10 in several all-time Blue Jays statistical categories, including second in stolen base percentage (84.6%), sixth in stolen bases (126) and seventh in triples (34).
Since hanging up his playing spikes after 17 major league seasons in 2001, White has worked as a coach in the minor league ranks. His most recent position is special assistant to player development in the Blue Jays’ organization.
“Receiving the phone call last night informing me that I was being inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame was a dream come true!” said White earlier this year. “Toronto has always felt like home to me and to now be etched into history is a legacy I could have only hoped for. I am deeply humbled and grateful.”
For his full bio, click HERE.
Kate Psota
Born in 1986 in Burlington, ON, Kate Psota joined the Women’s National Team in 2004 and evolved into one of its best and longest tenured players.
Psota honed her skills with the Burlington Organized Minor Baseball Association (BOMBA) where she cracked the roster of a boys triple-A rep team at age nine. In 2002, she became the first female to be named the Baseball Ontario Junior Player of the Year.
When the Women’s National Team was formed in 2004, Psota made the team and developed into a star at first base. In 2008, she won Baseball Canada’s Ashley Stephenson Award, which is handed out annually to a women’s team member to recognize their on-field accomplishments, team spirit and leadership. She followed that up by being named the Women’s National Team MVP in back-to-back years (2009, 2010).
In her 15 seasons competing for Canada, Psota was on teams that captured six Women’s World Cup medals, including silvers at the 2008 and 2016 tournaments. In total, Psota was named to the World Cup All-Star team four times (2010, 2012, 2016 and 2018).
She hung up her playing spikes in 2021 and became a coach with the Women’s National Team. For her efforts, she was inducted into the Burlington Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
“I was surprised to get that call from Scott on a frosty January morning. I am genuinely honoured and humbled to be part of the 2026 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame induction class,” said Psota. “There is no better feeling than representing Canada on the international stage. I have always been so proud to be associated with such an amazing group of women and our support staff. I am excited to share the weekend with the other inductees and all of the people who helped me get here.”
For her full bio, click HERE.
Jim Baba
Born in 1956 in Moose Jaw, SK, Jim Baba devoted more than three decades to the growth and development of baseball in Canada.
Throughout his career, Baba’s greatest passion was coaching and he taught countless National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) courses. In the early 90s, Baba began his association with Baseball Canada, coaching and managing national teams at international competitions, including at the 1991 Pan Am Games.
In 2000, Baba became Baseball Canada’s Manager of Baseball Operations prior to transitioning to the executive director position. Some of his most notable achievements as Executive Director included supporting men’s senior national team gold medal wins at the 2011 and 2015 Pan Am Games and overseeing the implementation of national programs like Rally Cap and Girls Baseball.
Between 2002 and 2021, he also served as a technical official for the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) at 25 international events, including Olympic qualifiers, Pan Am Games, the Women’s Baseball World Cup and the World Baseball Classic.
For his efforts, he was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008.
He passed away on September 12, 2025 at the age of 69.
“We are incredibly proud of our dad and the impact he had on the baseball community across Canada. He poured his heart into baseball, and we are deeply grateful to celebrate the legacy he leaves behind. While we wish he were here to experience this honour himself, it means so much to see his contributions recognized in such a meaningful way.” – Melani, Jamie and Mitch Baba
For his full bio, click HERE.
Bill Stoneman
Born in 1944 in Oak Park, IL, Bill Stoneman was the ace of the Montreal Expos during their early years. He’d later become a key executive with the club.
Chosen by the Expos from the Chicago Cubs in the 1968 expansion draft, the right-hander cracked the Expos’ inaugural Opening Day roster and on April 17, 1969, in just the ninth regular season game in Expos’ history, he tossed a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium. This made him the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter for a Canadian major league team.
In 1971, Stoneman recorded a career-high 17 wins and posted a 3.15 ERA in 39 appearances (38 starts) and established then Expos’ records in complete games (19), innings pitched (294-2/3) and strikeouts (251). He followed that up with another outstanding season in 1972 when he registered a career-best 2.98 ERA in 35 starts. On October 2 of that year, he threw his second no-hitter. This one came at home, at Montreal’s Jarry Park, in a 7-0 victory over the New York Mets. This made him the first pitcher from a Canadian major league team to throw a no-hitter in Canada.
After one more season with the Expos, Stoneman completed his playing career with the California Angels in 1974. He returned to the Expos as an assistant to the president in 1983 and rose to the position of vice-president, baseball operations. Following the 1999 season, he was hired to be the general manager of the Angels. In 2002, he assembled the Angels’ only World Series-winning team.
“I was totally surprised to hear the news that I would be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame,” said Stoneman when informed of his induction. “I am looking forward to joining the group in St. Marys in June.”
For his full bio, click HERE.
Paul Runge
Born in 1940 in St. Catharines, ON, Paul Runge was a highly respected National League umpire for parts of 25 major league seasons.
He polished his skills as a minor league umpire for parts of nine seasons before graduating to the National League in 1973. Over his quarter century as a big league umpire, Runge was selected to umpire nine National League Championship Series, four World Series and three All-Star Games.
On Oct. 23, 1993, he was umpiring second base when Blue Jays slugger Joe Carter belted his walk-off, World Series-winning home run against Phillies closer Mitch Williams.
In total, Runge umpired 3,194 regular season MLB games, 43 championship series contests and 22 World Series games. Just three Canadians have umpired more MLB games: Bob Emslie (Guelph, ON), Jim McKean (Montreal, QC) and Ernie Quigley (Newcastle, NB).
In 1998, Runge became the National League’s director of umpires. He served in that post through 1999.
His father, Ed, was an American League umpire from 1954 to 1970 and his son, Brian, umpired in the National League from 1999 to 2012. This made them the first three-generation family of MLB umpires.
“This news came as a wonderful surprise and I am truly honoured to be recognized,” said Runge. “It is a pleasure to be accepted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.”
For his full bio, click HERE.
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