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Several local baseball coaches and a former standout player were recognized at the annual Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Banquet this past weekend.

Former Norwalk standout and MLB All-Star Joel Hanrahan was selected to the organization’s Hall of Fame. Joel was a 2x All-Star with the Pittsburgh Pirates and accumulated 441 career strikeouts in the majors over seven seasons. He was selected in the 2nd round of the MLB draft after graduating from Norwalk, where he was a 1999 All-State honoree. Hanrahan will be featured on this week’s KNIA/KRLS Radio Sport Page, that airs Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Thursday at 10 a.m. on KNIA/KRLS.

The following coaches were also honored:

Jesse Jablonski, Pella — 10 year service award, 200 wins club
Jon Fitzpatrick, Indianola – 15 year service award, 4A South Central District Coach of the Year
Sheldon Card, Pleasantville – 400 wins club
Josh Breitbarth, Indianola – Central District Assistant Coach of the Year