Wednesday, January 25, 2023

01/25/2023 - Jim's (SECLMW) unofficial baseball scores and notes

01/25/2023 - Jim's (SECLMW) unofficial baseball scores and notes
Unofficial, Uneditted and replete with errors of commission and omission
and http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/ (American Legion baseball emphasis)

2023 American Legion Registration begins January 1, 2023 (Ends May 15) -
*Registration link - https://baseball.legion.org/

College conference / league notes (UNOFFICIAL) -
(Waiting for updates - MCCAA, OAC, NCAC, HCAC, WIAC)
*GLIAC / Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NCAA II) 01/18/23 - http://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/2023/01/01182023-jims-gliac-baseball-unofficial.html
*GMAC / Great Midwest Athletic Conference (NCAA II) 01/19/23 - http://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/2023/01/01192023-jims-gmac-baseball-notes.html
*MIAA / Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (NCAA III) 01/15/23 - http://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/2023/01/01152023-jims-seclmw-unofficial-miaa.html
*OCCAC / Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (NJCAA) 01/16/23 - http://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/2023/01/01162023-jims-occac-unofficial-notes.html
*WHAC / Wolverine - Hoosier Athletic Conference (NAIA) - 01/12/23 - http://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/2023/01/01122023-jims-seclmw-unofficial-whac.html

Baseball notes / People / Recent News -

#NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Preseason Baseball polls -
*Division I - https://www.njcaa.org/sports/bsb/rankings/DI/index (First regular season poll will be released on February 27th)
DI Rank - School
1 - Central Arizona (AZ)
2 - Walters State (TN)
3 - McLennan (TX)
4 - College of Central Florida (FL)
5 - Crowder (MO)
6 - San Jacinto (TX)
7 - Cowley (KS)
8 - Wabash Valley (IL)
9 - Iowa Western (IA)
10 - Chipola (FL)
11 - Salt Lake (UT)
12 - Georgia Highlands (GA)
13 - Cochise (AZ)
14 - Florence-Darlington (SC)
15 - Alvin (TX)
16 - Dyersburg (TN)
17 - Northwest Florida State (FL)
18 - Johnson County (KS)
19 - Harford (MD)
20 - Snead State (AL)
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*Division II - https://www.njcaa.org/sports/bsb/rankings/DII/index (First Regular Season rankings will released on March 13, 2023)
DII Rank - School
1 - Pearl River (MS)
2 - Madison (WI)
3 - LSU-Eunice (LA)
4 - Heartland (IL)
5 - Lansing CC (MI - MCCAA)
6* - Kirkwood (IA)
6* - Frederick (MD)
8 - Mercer County (NJ)
9 - Meridian (MS)
10 - Murray State (OK)
11 - Phoenix (AZ)
12 - Kellogg CC (MI - MCCAA)
13 - Lincoln Land (IL)
14 - St. Johns River State (FL)
15 - Hinds (MS)
16 - McHenry County (IL)
17 - Catawba Valley (NC)
18 - UA Rich Mountain (AR)
19 - Florida State-Jacksonville (FL)
20 - Kankakee (IL_
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*Division III - https://www.njcaa.org/sports/bsb/rankings/DIII/index (First Regular Season rankings will released on March 13, 2023)
DIII Rank - School
1 - Dallas-Eastfield (TX)
2 - Herkimer (NY)
3 - RCSJ Gloucester (NJ)
4 - Niagara County (NY)
5 - Caldwell Tech (NC)
6 - Oakton (IL)
7 - Northern Essex (MA)
8 - Owens CC (OH - OCCAC)
9 - Brookdale (NJ)
10 - North Arkansas (AR)
11 - Northampton (PA)
12 - Erie (NY)
13 - Joliet (IL)
14 - Monroe-Bronx (NY)
15 - Rochester (MN)
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Some Links -
MHSBCA / Michigan High School Baaseball Association - https://www.mhsbca.org/
OHSBCA / Ohio High School Baseball Association - http://www.ohsbca.org/aws/OHSBCA/pt/sp/home_page
American Legion Baseball - https://www.legion.org/baseball
Michigan American Legion Baseball - https://michiganlegion.org/baseball/
Ohio American Legion Baseball - https://www.ohiolegion.com/programs/baseball/
Collegiate Baseball - http://baseballnews.com/

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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 - still posted 01/18/2023

#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 - still posted 01/18/23; (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 01/18/2023;

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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)

*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) - *

*Friday 02/03/2023 - NCAA Division III first games (I think)

*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.

*Friday 02/17/2023 - NCAA Division I first games (I think)

*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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*Monday February 20, 2023 - OHSAA Coaching and Tryouts Begin - https://www.ohsaa.org/sports/baseball

*Wednesday March 8, 2023 - Tuesday March 21, 2023 - 2023 World Baseball Classic
March 8-15 - Pool Play (Taichung, Taiwan; Tokyo, Japan; Phoeniz, AZ USA; Miami, FL USA)
March 15-18 - Quarterfinals (Tokyo, Japan; Miami, FL USA)
March 19-21 - Semifinals / Championship (Miami, FL USA)
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*Monday March 13, 2023 - MHSAA Team Practice Begins https://www.mhsaa.com/sports/baseball

*Wednesday March 22, 2023 - MHSAA First Contest - https://www.mhsaa.com/sports/baseball

*Saturday March 25, 2023 - OHSAA Season (games) Begins - https://www.ohsaa.org/sports/baseball

*Sunday May 7, 2023 - OHSAA Tournament Draw - https://www.ohsaa.org/sports/baseball

*Saturday May 13 - Saturday May 20, 2023 - OHSAA Sectional Tournaments - https://www.ohsaa.org/sports/baseball

*Monday May 15, 2023 - American Legion Team Registration for the 2023 season is January 1, 2023 through May 15, 2023. Team registration must be completed at https://baseball.legion.org/;

*Monday May 22 - Saturday May 27, 2023 - OHSAA District Tournaments - https://www.ohsaa.org/sports/baseball

*Thursday May 25 - Saturday June 3, 2023 - MHSAA Districts - https://www.mhsaa.com/sports/baseball

*Thursday June 1 - Friday June 2, 2023 - OHSAA Regional Tournaments - https://www.ohsaa.org/sports/baseball

*Wednesday June 7 - Saturday June 10, 2023 - MHSAA Regionals / Quarterfinals - https://www.mhsaa.com/sports/baseball

*Thursday June 8 - Friday June 9, 2023 - OHSAA Semifinals - https://www.ohsaa.org/sports/baseball

*Saturday June 10, 2023 - OHSAA Championships - https://www.ohsaa.org/sports/baseball

*Thursday June 15 - Friday June 16, 2023 - MHSAA Semifinals at McLane Stadium, Michigan State University, East Lansing - https://www.mhsaa.com/sports/baseball

*Saturday June 17, 2023 - MHSAA Championships at McLane Stadium Michigan State University, East Lansing - https://www.mhsaa.com/sports/baseball

*Saturday June 17, 2023 - End of OHSAA season - https://www.ohsaa.org/sports/baseball

Next Summer! - stay tuned!
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