01/15/2026 - Jim's (SECLMW) Baseball 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)
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Below -
* News Items
* Camps, Dining & social events (detailed in the calendar section)
* 2026 “calendar” - concentrating on January - April
* selected links (HS, coaches association, AmericanLegion)
News -
*Bay City school board honors Angels draft pick Luke LaCourse (Bay City Advance; 01/13/26) - https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw-bay-city/2026/01/bay-city-school-board-honors-angels-draft-pick-luke-lacourse.html (Mr LaCourse a graduate for Bay City Western (and Midland Berryhill Post 165) and drafted by the Los Angeles Angels)
*2026 World Baseball Classic (March 4-17) - https://www.mlb.com/world-baseball-classic
*Pool A - Hiram Bithorn Stadium; San Juan, Puerto Rico March 6-11, 2026 (Canada, Columbia, Cuba, Panama, Puerto Rico);
*Pool B - Daikin Park; Houston, Texas, USA; March 6-11, 2026 (Brazil, Great Britain, Italy, Mexico, United States);
*Pool C - Tokyo Dome; Tokyo, Japan; March 5-10, 2026 (Australia, Chinese Taipei, Czechia, Japan, Korea);
*Pool D - Loan Depot Prak; Miami, Florida, USA; March 6-11, 2026 (Dominican Republic, Israel, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Venezuela);
Upcoming Camps, Dining & Social events - see “calendar below for links -
January 22-24 - 2026 OHSBCA State Clinic
January 22-24 - 2026 IHSBCA (Indiana) State Clinic
January 24 - Hillsdale College First Pitch Dinner & Auction
January 31 - Wayne State Baseball “Born In Detroit” camp
February 7 - Wayne State Baseball “Born In Detroit” camp
Ferbruary 13-14 - 2026 WBCA (Wisconsin) State Clinic
2026 tentative calendar -
#January -
January 17 - Wisconsin ALBA/Legion Meeting 11:30am Open Session - Green Bay
January 22-24 - 2026 OHSBCA State Clinic at Columbus Hilton at Easton (3900 Chagrin Dr, Columbus, OH 43219) - https://www.ohsbca.org/aws/OHSBCA/pt/sp/programs-state
Agenda (12/13/25) - https://www.ohsbca.org/aws/OHSBCA/asset_manager/get_file/928894?ver=4 speakers include (Mike Valesko / Jeff Mielcarek (Hall of Fame induction); Brian Hiscox (OHSBCA); Ryan Brownlee (ABCA); Dan DeLucia (Boston Red Sox); Brian Green (Wichita State); Phoenix Bat Assistant Coach of the Year; Marco Clay OHSBCA Field of the Year; Dr. Peter Fadde (GameSense); State Players of the Year; OC Sports Player of the Year; Victory & Service Awards; Poll coach of the Year ; Jeff Mielcarek (State of the OHSBCA); Greg Beals (Marshall); Justin Haire (The Ohio State University); Tony Vitello (San Francisco Giants); Chad Jensen (OHSBCA Clinic Welcome); Nick Mingione- (Kentucky); John Kronour (OHSAA); Gene Stechschulte (Ohio Northern); John Dowling (McClean/VA High School); Zeke Pinkham (Kent State); Tim Funkhouser (Edwardsville/IL High School); Scott Manahan (Capital University); Ryan Brownlee (ABCA); Tayler Sheriff (University of Cincinnati); Brad Burns (Pleasure Ridge Park/KY High School); Jeff Sherman (Marcus/TX High School); Daryl Moreau (FlexPro Grip); Brian Meyer (Minnesota Twins); Billy Berry (Tennessee Wesleyan); Mike Deegan (Denison); Tom Winske (University of Cincinnati); CJ Beatty (The 3-Laws of
Championship Communication);
January 22-24 - 2026 IHSBCA (Indiana) State Clinic at Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing; 8787 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, 46240 - https://ihsbca.org/2025/10/03/registration-is-now-open-for-the-ihsbca-state-clinic/
Tentative agenda (01/06/26) - https://ihsbca.org/2025/12/18/tentative-state-clinic-schedule/ sessions listed include:
Brian Meyer (MiLB Manager, Minnesota Twins) “Infield Efficiency: Training Core Concepts”
Brian Meyer (MiLB Manager, Minnesota Twins) “Hitting: Clarifying the Mess”
Dan McDonnell (University of Louisville) “Run the Bases to Win”
Jeff Mercer (Indiana University) “Offensive Training Progression that Translates to Game Play”
Jeff Mercer (Indiana University) “Infield Play: Drill Work and Incorporating Team Concepts ”
Seth Voltz (University of Notre Dame) “Choosing Your Arsenal; Fastballs and Offspeed Pitches ”
*IHSBCA Assistant Coaches Awards
Brian Green (Wichita State) “The Mental Game: The Drive Towards Getting Our Players to TRULY Play the Game 1 Pitch at a Time” University
Brian Green (Wichita State) “Hitting: It Starts with What...Philosophy - Plan of Action and Offensive Drills”
Dan Cimini (Warren/MI De La Salle) “Building a Championship Program/Culture”
*2025 State Champion Coaches Panel Discussion Hosted by Terry Gobert (Josh Meaney, Indianapolis Lutheran High School (1A); Sean Riley, Boone Grove High School (2A); Dave Pishkur, Andrean High School (3A); Todd Evans, Valparaiso High School (4A))
*Coach of the Year & Hall of Fame Banquet
*Fellowship of Christian Athletes Breakfast with Matt Bair (Indiana Wesleyan University)
8:30-11:30 am * Exhibits Open: Plaza D & E and Suites #8, # 9, & #10
Josh Lindblom (Former MLB Pitcher/ Indiana Baseball HOF) “Baseball Talk: Q&A on Culture, Leadership and Pitching”
Alex Maloney (Ball State) “Catching: A Simplistic Approach to a Complex Position”
Alex Sogard (Wright State) “Building a Competitive Pitching Staff and Program”
*IHSAA Rules Interpretation Meeting with Robert Faulkens, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
*January 24 - Hillsdale College First Pitch Dinner & Auction - https://events.hillsdale.edu/firstpitch2026?_gl=1*1vkqeom*_ga*Mzc5NzA1MzY4LjE3Njc2MjI4MTY.*_ga_FBJP6CFLDM*czE3Njc2MjI4MTUkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njc2MjI4MTUkajYwJGwwJGgw
January 31 - Wayne State Baseball “Born In Detroit” camp - https://wsuathletics.com/news/2025/12/17/baseball-program-to-host-four-born-in-detroit-camp-sessions.aspxb (ages 8-13 noon-2pm / ages 14-18 2:30pm-4:30pm)
#February -
February 7 - Wayne State Baseball “Born In Detroit” camp - https://wsuathletics.com/news/2025/12/17/baseball-program-to-host-four-born-in-detroit-camp-sessions.aspxb (ages 8-13 noon-2pm / ages 14-18 2:30pm-4:30pm)
February 13-14 - 2026 WBCA (Wisconsin) Baseball Clinic at Madison Marriott West
scheduled speakers - https://www.baseballwisconsin.com/news_article/show/1351803 include
*John Vodenlich - The UW-Whitewater
*Ed Servais - Creighton University(retired)
*Paul Davis - Atlanta Braves Director of Pitching Development (retired)
*Eric Kibler - Horizon High School in Phoenix, Arizona
*Nate Trosky - Trosky Baseball
*Steve Bartlein - UW–River Falls history in 2023
*Championship Coach - Zach Bayreuther from D3 National Champion UW-Whitewater
*Championship Coach - Coaches Marc Blakeley from Johnson Creek, WI
*Championship Coach - Joseph Dathe from New Berlin Eisenhower, WI
February 15 - Wisconsin Legion Registration and Insurance fees accepted - credit cards only
February 22 - Ohio Legion Commission Meeting 10am / Coaches Meeting 1pm
February 23 - OHSAA legal Coaching and Tryouts Begin
#March -
March 4-17 - 2026 World Baseball Classic - https://www.mlb.com/world-baseball-classic
*Pool A - Hiram Bithorn Stadium; San Juan, Puerto Rico March 6-11, 2026 (Canada, Columbia, Cuba, Panama, Puerto Rico);
*Pool B - Daikin Park; Houston, Texas, USA; March 6-11, 2026 (Brazil, Great Britain, Italy, Mexico, United States);
*Pool C - Tokyo Dome; Tokyo, Japan; March 5-10, 2026 (Australia, Chinese Taipei, Czechia, Japan, Korea);
*Pool D - Loan Depot Prak; Miami, Florida, USA; March 6-11, 2026 (Dominican Republic, Israel, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Venezuela);
March 9 - MHSAA baseball legal practice begins
March 16 - IHSAA (Indiana) baseball legal practice begins
March 18 - MHSAA comepetition (games) begins
March 27 - OHSAA comepetition (games) begins
March 30 - IHSAA (Indiana) comepetition (games) begins
March 31 - Ohio Legion Deadline to establish players legal residence
#April -
April 19-20 - Iowa Legion Area tournmament (prior to HS season May-July)
April 26-27 - Iowa Legion Area tournmament (prior to HS season May-July)
April 28 - IHSAA (Indiana) tournament entry deadline
#May -
May 3 - IHSAA (Indiana) tournament draw
May 3-4 - Iowa Legion State tournament (prior to HS season May-July)
May 4-11 - IHSAA (Indiana) umpire evaluation period
May 10 - OHSAA Tournament Draw
May 15 - Legion Registration and background checks, abuse training complete.
May 15 - Legion No penalty window closes and $200 fee begins for late registrations.
May 18-23 - OHSAA Sectional Tournaments
May 19-20 - MHSAA District games
May 25-30 - OHSAA District Tournaments
May 27-June 1 - IHSAA (Indiana) sectional tournaments
#June -
June 1 - Legion ALL STATES Late Registration Closes
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ABCA - https://www.abca.org/
NFHS Baseball - https://nfhs.org/sports/baseball
IHSA (Illinois) - https://archive.ihsa.org/Sports-Activities/Baseball
IHSBCA (Illinois) - https://www.ihsbca.com/ (note: “.com”)
IHSAA (Indiana) - https://www.ihsaa.org/sports/boys/baseball
IHSBCA (Indiana) - https://ihsbca.org/ (note: “.org”)
MHSAA Baseball (Michigan) - https://www.mhsaa.com/sports/baseball
MHSBCA (Michigan) - https://www.mhsbca.org/
OHSAA Baseball (Ohio) - https://www.ohsaa.org/sports/baseball
OHSBCA (Ohio) - https://www.ohsbca.org/aws/OHSBCA/pt/sp/home_page
WIAA (Wisconsin) - https://www.wiaawi.org/Sports/Spring/Baseball
WBCA (Wisconsin) - https://www.baseballwisconsin.com/news_article/show/1325709
American Legion Baseball - https://www.legion.org/get-involved/youth-programs/baseball
Michigan American Legion Baseball - https://michiganlegion.org/baseball/
Ohio American Legion Baseball - https://www.ohiolegion.com/baseball/
Illinois American Legion Baseball - https://www.legionbaseballillinois.org/
Indiana American Legion Baseball - https://www.indianalegion.org/baseball
Iowa American Legion Baseball -
Kentucky American Legion Baseball -
West Virginia American Legion Baseball -
Wisconsin American Legion Baseball - https://wilegion.org/legion-baseball
AABC / American Amateur Baseball Congress - https://aabc.us/
ACME Baseball Congress (Ohio) - https://acmebaseball.com/
Little League Baseball - https://www.littleleague.org/
Michigan Veterans Baseball - https://leagues.teamlinkt.com/michiganveteransbaseball/Home
PONY Baseball - Home
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