12/16/2022 - Jim's (SECLMW) unofficial baseball scores and notes

12/16/2022 - Jim's (SECLMW) unofficial baseball scores and notes

Unofficial, Uneditted and replete with errors of commission and omission

also posted at: http://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/

and http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/ (American Legion baseball emphasis)

This holiday season please remember all our military personnel around the world (and around the nation) and their families.

2023 American Legion Registration begins January 1, 2023 -

*Michigan American Legion Baseball - https://michiganlegion.org/baseball/

*Ohio American Legion Baseball - https://www.ohiolegion.com/programs/baseball/

(feel free to e-mail me if you have general questions)

People News -

#Sam Bassett-Kennedy (Ann Arbor Pioneer / Detroit Country Day - Kellogg CC) has committed to Michigan State University (Greg Wickliffe 11/20/22 MLive) https://www.mlive.com/sports/ann-arbor/2022/11/former-ann-arbor-pioneer-baseball-standout-commits-to-michigan-state.html

#Holiday Fundraiser - Ann Arbor Pioneer Baseball Christmas (Holiday) Tree Pickup (City of Ann Arbor does not pickup X-Mas trees) - $20 - see https://a2pioneerbaseball.square.site/ to schedule pickup;

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Job Openings -

#Milan High School (Milan, MI) is looking for a JV Head Baseball Coach. If you are (or know someone who might be) interested please contact either Milan Varsity Coach Adam Gilles (gillesa@milanareaschools.org) or Milan Athletic Director Robert Hull (hullr@milanareaschools.org). Milan is a Class B / Division II school in the MHSAA classifications and is a member of the Huron League. - posted by me on 12/14/22

#Jackson College Assistant Baseball Coach (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/jccmi) - posted by me on 12/11/22

#Dexter High School (Dexter, MI) is looking for a Freshman (9th grade) Baseball Coach. If you are interested (or know someone who might be) please contact the Dexter Varsity Coach Mike Penn at coachpennbaseball@gmail.com. Dexter is a Class A / Division I in the MHSAA classifications and is a member of the SEC (SouthEastern Conference) Red division. - posted by me on 12/11/22

#Also listed on the Ann Arbor Public Schools job listing 12/12 (https://www.applitrack.com/WISD/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?district=1192 is

* Freshman Baseball Coach - Date Posted:10/28/2022 - Pioneer High School - posted by me on 12/11/22

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Events -

#2023 Invitational tournaments sponsored by American Legion Baseball programs - https://www.legion.org/baseball/tournaments/invitational (some are American Legion only, some are not)

*Sunday 01/15/2023 Eastern Michigan University Baseball Pro Scout Development Camp (https://emubaseballcamps.totalcamps.com/shop/EVENT) - This camp is available to athletes who are in grades 7-12, as well as all junior college baseball players. Cost per athlete is $75 for a Pitcher only and $125 for a position player / two way player.

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*Saturday 01/28/2023 - Eastern Michigan The Lead Off Dinner with Keynote Speaker Cecil Fielder - no web link posted as of 12/12/2022 - some rostered players from “my area” include:

Cameron Wagoner - Tecumseh, Mich. / Tecumseh HS

Luke Russo - Howell, Mich. / Howell HS

Zach Fruit - Dundee, Mich. / Dundee HS - Lansing CC

Nick Chittum - Grosse Ile, Mich. / Grosse Ile

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*Saturday 01/28/2023 - Hillsdale College Baseball's Tenth Annual Charger Baseball Annual First Pitch Dinner and Silent Auction (https://www.hillsdalechargers.com/sports/bsb/First_Pitch_Dinner) - some rostered players from “my area” include:

Andrew George - Sylvania, OH / Northview HS

Aidan Brewer - Dexter, MI / Ann Arbor Greenhills School

Jeff Landis - Midland, MI / Midland HS (Midland Berryhill American Legion)

Caleb Biedenharn - Maumee, OH / Toledo St. John's Jesuit HS

Augie Hutchison - Saline, MI / Saline HS

Brandon Scott - Adrian, MI / Lenawee Christian HS

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*Saturday 02/11/2023 - Jackson College's Sportsman's Banquet (at Victor Cuiss Fieldhouse, 2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, MI (main campus) (https://jccmi.prestosports.com/general/2022-23/releases/20221005gzjg6y);

5pm open / raffle begins, dinner at 6:30 - individual tickets $50; tables sponsorhips (8 tickets + special drawings) are Captain ($550), Sponsor ($700) and Presidential ($1,200); PDF brochure available (I'll forward if you want one) - also should be available soon on the above web site.

*Saturday 02/18/2023 - Siena Heights First Pitch Night Out at Benincasa Hall (1247 East Siena Heights Drive) - https://shusaints.com/sports/bsb/tickets/index?fbclid=IwAR2Pt4FDG1H6w1OYXMo1zL3sfRGCQ6-5D7veh6QNPa1w_r11GwJhrp48090

Casual affair with “ballpark food” hamburgers, chicken, potato salad etc. The team will sign a team picture for as you enter the room and we will have silent auction of different baskets as well as some pro memorabilia to bid on.

some rostered players from “my area” include:

Haydn Smith - Perrysburg, Ohio / Perrysburg

Cole VanWasshenova - South Rockwood, Mich. / Carleton Airport

Adam Wilding - Brooklyn, Mich. / Columbia Central

Brad South - Lambertville, Mich. / Bedford

Brayden Hill - Trenton, Mich. / Trenton

Ryan Sullivan - Lambertville, Mich. / Bedford

Aiden Nighswander - Deerfield, Mich. / Britton Deerfield (Adrian Post 275)

Chase Molnar - New Boston, Michigan / New Boston Huron (Blissfield Post 325)

Cole Mason - Bedford, Mich. / Bedford

Shilo Bernal - Toledo, Ohio / Toledo Central Catholic

Cameron Hammer - Bedford, Mich. / Bedford

Benjamin Meyer - Monroe,MI / Ida High School

Collin Bammer - Grosse Ile, Michigan / Grosse Ile

Brock Olmstead - Riga, Michigan / Summerfield (Adrian Post 275)

Brendan Hammer - Temperance, Mich. / Bedford High School

Ty Schroeder - Dundee, Michigan / Dundee (Adrian Post / Blissfield Post 325)

Joe Kane - Tecumseh, Michigan / Tecumseh

Gavin Sluss - Adrian, Michigan / Lenawee Christian

Blake Gant - Woodhaven, MI / Gibraltar Carlson

Luc Olson - Belleville, Mich. / Belleville

Caleb Shrewsbury - Monroe, Michigan / Monroe Saint Mary Catholic Central

Kaleb Woods - Napoleon, Ohio / Napoleon HS (Napoleon, OH Post 300)

Nathan Dawson - Canton, Mich. / Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard HS

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Next Summer!

*Tuesday June 27, 2023 - Michigan American Legion Team Packets are due;

*July TBD, 2023 - Ohio American Legion Junior (17u) State Tournament at Beavers Field (Lancaster, OH);

*July TBD, 2023 - Ohio American Legion Senior State Tournament at Beavers Field (Lancaster, OH) (winner qualifies for the Great Lakes Regional);

*July TBD, 2023 - Michigan American Legion Class A State Tournament

*July TBD, 2023 - Michigan American Legion Class AA State Tournament (winner qualifies for the Great Lakes Regional);

*Wednesday-Sunday August 2-6, 2023 - American Legion Great Lakes Regional at Gerace Stadium (Northwood University; Midland, MI) hosted by American Legion Post 165 Midland Berryhill (winner advances to the American Legion World Series);

*Thursday - Tuesday August 10-15, 2023 - American Legion World Series at Keeter Stadium (Shelby, NC) - 8 regional champions, winner is invited to attend a MLB World Series game.

*Friday August 11, 2023 - Siena Heights University Baseball Annual Golf Outing at the Legacy Golf Club in Ottawa Lake, Michigan.

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