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After a historic 2025‑26 season that saw him top the ECHL in power‑play production and earn his fourth straight All‑ECHL First Team nod, Brandon Hawkins has agreed to terms for the 2026‑27 campaign, extending his storied tenure with the Toledo Walleye.
USA TODAY Sports' ongoing series that ranks the 250 greatest American sports figures spotlights ten baseball players whose roots trace back to Iowa, showcasing a century‑spanning legacy of talent and achievement.
Harvard-Westlake's James Tronstein is named baseball player of the year, while JSerra's Liliana Escobar earns softball player of the year honors. Coaches Gus Rico and Matt Mowry are recognized for guiding the Patriots to a historic league title, and emerging athletes secure scholarships and new leadership roles across the region.
Yandy Díaz’s 1,000th career hit places him among a select group of Cuban‑born MLB players, highlighting a career defined by contact, power and quiet confidence.