The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fameis pleased to announce the induction, posthumously, of the late Sharon Lee Hogg of Swift Current into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame,IndividualCategory, as a builder on Saturday, Aug. 15 in Battleford.
Sharon Hogg was “baseball” in Swift Current. She was known throughout the city and province for her passion and commitment to minor baseball. Her vision and enthusiasm for baseball helped to again make Swift Current a hot bed of baseball for players, coaches, officials and the community.
Throughout her tenure with Swift Current Minor Baseball Hogg was a manager, treasurer, division head, local board member, tournament chair for Provincial and Western Championships, a canteen worker as well as a parent. During this time, Hogg also served as a Provincial board member. Her involvement stemmed from a desire to create positive experiences for kids through baseball.
Hogg’s passion for the game was fueled by watching her husband Neil play baseball. Through her enthusiasm and support of the game, she learned how to exemplify the 'right' way that baseball should be organized, played and governed.
Hogg was an ambassador for the game of baseball in the province, was highly respected amongst her colleagues who would consult her as an advocate of the sport and the 'right' way to participate.
Hogg began her affiliation with Swift Current Minor Baseball in 1998.
As a board member, Hogg did whatever had to be done. Her unparalleled commitment and strong sense of volunteerism was demonstrated through the various positions she held in this association, continuing after her children were long removed from the association.
In 2000, Hogg joined the Sask Baseball Association, who along with the Swift Current Association leaned heavily on her for direction of minor baseball. Her 17 years of experiences locally, provincially and nationally were of great benefit to both associations. Her vision, relentless passion, unparalleled commitment, work ethic, enthusiasm for players and the game of baseball earned her the Saskatchewan Baseball Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
