01/07/2023 - Jim's (SECLMW) unofficial baseball scores and notes

01/07/2023 - 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)

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 / Recent News -

#2023 MHSBCA (Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association) Convention - January 13 & 14 at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt Pleasant, MI - https://www.mhsbca.org/ (registration information & agenda); - more below in the calendar area;

#2023 OHSBCA (Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association) Clinic - January 19-21 at the Columbus Hilton (Easton, OH) - http://www.ohsbca.org/aws/OHSBCA/pt/sp/clinic (registration information & agenda - http://www.ohsbca.org/aws/OHSBCA/asset_manager/get_file/745804?ver=1); - more below in the calendar area;

#Troy (OH) Post 43 seeks games and also teams to participate in their own tournaments at the "LEGION FIELD" in Duke Park, 1670 Troy-Sidney Rd. Troy, Oh. 45373 contacts: Troy Post 43 Baseball Head Coach Frosty Brown (937)339-4383 or 937-474-9093 (text) / Email: ibrown@woh.rr.com; - Both Senior and Junior (17u) American Legion teams;

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Baseball News -

#Collegiate Baseball January 6 College Preview issue (http://baseballnews.com/jan-6-2023-collegiate-baseball/)

*Jim's selections from the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) previews (pages 44-45)

Preseason Rankings - NAIA (#1 + Michigan / Ohio and a few others) -

NAIA 1 - Southeastern (FL)

NAIA 2 - Lewis & Clark (ID)

NAIA 18 - Indiana Southeast (IN - RSC / River States Conference)

NAIA 22 - Northwestern Ohio (OH - WHAC / Woverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference)
NAIA 24 - Taylor University (IN - Crossroads League)

NAIA mention - Point Park (PA - RSC / River States Conference)

NAIA mention - Indiana Wesleyan (IN - Crossroads League)

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Highlighted players (Michigan & Ohio colleges primarily) -

Pablo Lanzarote - Southeastern - C - transfer from Purdue

Drew Reckart - Southeastern - IF - transfer from Ohio State

Alex Riddle - Central Methodist - P - transfer from Henry Ford College / Allen Park HS/MI

Evan Solomon - Indiana Wesleyan - OF - pre-season all-NAIA

TJ Bass - Taylor University (IN) - OF - pre-season all-NAIA

Matt Dutkowski - Taylor University (IN) - RHP

Cruz McFadden - Mount Vernon Nazarene - Relief Pitcher - pre-season all-NAIA

Josh Pettit - Mount Vernon Nazarene - RHP

Casey Kalman - Mount Vernon Nazarene - C

Dominic Puccetti - Lawrence Tech / Monroe HS/MI - LHP

Alex Wietrzykowski - Lawrence Tech / Sylvania Southview HS/OH - RHP

Nick Olsen - Lawrence Tech / Livonia Stevenson HS/MI - OF

Jackson Walkowiak - Lawrence Tech / University Liggett HS/MI - Designated Hitter

Titus Groeneweg - Northwestern Ohio / Vacaville, CA / Cal State Fullerton - LHP

Michael Joyce - Northwestern Ohio / Land O'Lakes, FL / Garrett College - RHP

Josue Ortiz - Northwestern Ohio / Carolina, Puerto Rico / Chicago State University - OF

Brady Choban - Rio Grande (OH) / Wadsworth, OH - RHP

Clayton Surrell - Rio Grande (OH) / Carroll, OH - 2B

Darius Jordan - Rio Grande (OH) / Minford, OH - OF

Timothy Pomaville - Concordia University (Ann Arbor, MI) / Warren Woods Tower HS/MI - RHP

Tyson Kleinfelter - Concordia University (Ann Arbor, MI) / Perrysburg HS/OH - RHP

Jimmy Wressel - Concordia University (Ann Arbor, MI) / Paw Paw, MI / Grand Rapids CC - C

Drew Fleming - Concordia University (Ann Arbor, MI) / Davison, MI / Wright State - 1B

Aaron West - Concordia University (Ann Arbor, MI) / Grand Ledge, MI / Grand Rapids CC - OF

Nate Blain - Madonna University / Canton HS/MI - RHP

Ryan Dusang - Madonna University / Orchard Lake St Mary's - Relief Pitcher

Alex Garbacik - Madonna University / Northville HS/MI - 3B

Jace Matkin - Madonna University / Southgate Anderson HS/MI / Oakland University - OF

Tanner Popp - Ohio Christian - RHP

Colton Lee - Ohio Christian - 1B

Cameron Hammer - Siena Heights University / Bedford HS/MI - 2B

Cole Van Wasshenova - Siena Heights University / Carleton Airport HS/MI - 3B

Langston Ginder - Huntington University (IN) - 2B

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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 - still posted 01/06/2023;

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Calendar / 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)

#Friday-Saturday 01/13-01/14/2023 MHSBCA (Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association - 50 years!) Convention - at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt Pleasant, MI - https://www.mhsbca.org/ (registration information & agenda); some highlights -

+Friday - Mark Uyl (MHSAA) - “MHSAA - Points of Emphasis”

+Saturday - Jordon Banfield (Oakland University) - “How to Navigate the 2023 Recruiting Cycle”

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*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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#Friday-Sunday 01/19-01/212023 OHSBCA (Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association) Clinic - January 19-21 at the Columbus Hilton (Easton, OH) - http://www.ohsbca.org/aws/OHSBCA/pt/sp/clinic (registration information & agenda - http://www.ohsbca.org/aws/OHSBCA/asset_manager/get_file/745804?ver=1); some highlights:

*One of the Hall of Fame inductees is Mark Nell of Anthony Wayne HS (Whitehouse, OH);

*Alex Sogard - Wright State

*Kyle Hallock - Bowling Green State University

*Josh Newman - Penn State University

*Bill Mosiello, Andrew See (Adrian HS/MI) and others - The Ohio State University

*Ted Tom - Central Florida

*Steve Dintaman - Northern Kentucky

*Eric Brunnell - Youngstown State

*Blake Beemer - Butler University

*Bob Morgan - Indiana University

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*Saturday 01/28/2023 - Eastern Michigan The Lead Off Dinner with Keynote Speaker Cecil Fielder; Ron Oestrike Distinguished Alumnus Award Jeff Vergolini (Salem HS (Plymouth, MI) - Eastern Michigan) - https://emueagles.com/news/2022/12/16/baseballs-lead-off-dinner-scheduled-for-jan-28.aspx

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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) - *

*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.

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