West Bend, Wi – Eight new honorees will be inducted later this fall into the West Bend Baseball Association Wall of Fame. This honor is reserved for those who have made an extraordinary and lasting impact on the game of baseball in West Bend and the surrounding area.
Tonight features the first meeting of the season between West Bend East and West Bend West, along with the induction ceremony for the 2026 West Bend Baseball Association Wall of Fame class.
Honorees include:
Erik Kraemer – West Bend East, Class of 1999
Prudence Pick Hway – City of West Bend Private Sector – Leadership & Philanthropy
Cathy Lawton – City of West Bend Private Sector – Historian & Philanthropy
Ryan Rohlinger – West Bend East, Class of 2002
Curt Schroeder – West Bend East, Class of 1995
Mike Staral – City of West Bend Private/Public Sector – Leadership & Philanthropy
Jeff Szukalski – City of West Bend Private Sector – Leadership & Philanthropy
Darrell Washburn – Kettle Moraine Lutheran / West Bend Company 7-Up Baseball Legend
The induction will be publicly announced Tuesday, May 12, 2026, prior to the West Bend East vs. West Bend West Varsity baseball game, at 7:30 p.m.
This is a special moment when the West Bend baseball community, players, coaches, alumni, and fans, will come together to recognize and celebrate.
Click HERE to see the current members on the WBBA Wall of Fame
The formal induction into the Wall of Fame will take place at the Diamond of Honor Banquet on Saturday, November 14, 2026 in West Bend.
This evening will be a celebration of excellence, dedication, and love of the game. Details regarding the banquet, including time, attire, ticket information, and any requests we may have from you, will follow in a subsequent communication.
