02/07/2026 - 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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Coaches wanted - Ann Arbor Pioneer (Michigan) open spots:
- Varsity Assistant Coach (Infield background preferred)
- JV Head Coach
- JV Assistant Coach
- Freshman Assistant Coach
Contact - Coach Matt Petersen
Ann Arbor Pioneer Varsity Baseball HC
Phone: (815) 674 - 1423
Email: mdpete0258@gmail.com
Ann Arbor Pioneer is an MHSAA Division 1 baseball program playing the the SEC Red conference.
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Below -
* News Items
* Scores - February 6
* 2026 “calendar” - concentrating on February - May
* selected links (HS, coaches association, AmericanLegion)
News -
#D3 Baseball Regional Previews - https://www.d3baseball.com/notables/2026/02/previews/preview_index - Region 7 is most of Michigan and Ohio
#Caribbean Series Baseball - MLB Baseball (TV) has the Caribbean Series baseball games Feb 1-7 -
*Preview by David Venn - https://mlb.com/news/caribbean-series-2026-preview
*Schedule - https://mlb.com/network/shows/caribbean-series
*Results (ESPN) - https://www.espn.com/caribbean-series/scoreboard
Upcoming Camps, Dining & Social events - see “calendar below for links -
Ferbruary 13-14 - 2026 WBCA (Wisconsin) State Clinic
February 22 - Ohio Legion Commission Meeting 10am / Coaches Meeting 1pm
February 23 - OHSAA legal Coaching and Tryouts Begin
March 4-17 - 2026 World Baseball Classic - https://www.mlb.com/world-baseball-classic
March 9 - MHSAA baseball legal practice begins
March 16 - IHSAA (Indiana) baseball legal practice begins
March 18 - MHSAA competition (games) begins
March 27 - OHSAA competition (games) begins
March 30 - IHSAA (Indiana) competition (games) begins
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*Scores -
Friday February 6 -
#NJCAA Baseball -
*NJCAA/II (DII) - https://www.njcaa.org/sports/bsb/index
*NJCAA Region XII schedule - https://region12.prestosports.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/schedule
MCCAA / Michigan Community College schedule - https://www.mccaa.org/sports/bsb/2025-26/schedule
+Kellogg CC 6 (MI/MCCAA; 1-0), Jefferson College 5 (MO/NJCAA; ?-?)
+Southwestern Illinois College 10 (IL/MWAC; ?-?), Kellogg CC 9 (MI/MCCAA; 1-1)
+1 Coastal Alabama/North 15 (AL/ACCC; 2-2), Marian/Ancilla 2 (IN/MCCAA; 0-1)
+2 Coastal Alabama/North 22 (AL/ACCC; 3-2), Marian/Ancilla 0 (IN/MCCAA; 0-2)
+1 Volunteer State CC 8 (TN/TCCAA; 1-1), Glen Oaks CC 4 (MI/MCCAA; 0-2)
+2 Volunteer State CC 18 (TN/TCCAA; 2-1), Glen Oaks CC 3 (MI/MCCAA; 0-3)
OCCAC / Ohio Community College schedule - https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2025-26/schedule
+1 Chattanooga State CC 7 (TN/TCCAA; 2-1), Edison State 4 (OH/OCCAC; 0-1)
+2 Chattanooga State CC 18 (TN/TCCAA; 3-1), Edison State 1 (OH/OCCAC; 0-2)
+1 Mississippi Gulf Coast CC 4 (MS/MACCC; 4-0), Clark State 3 (OH/OCCAC; 0-3)
+2 Mississippi Gulf Coast CC 11 (MS/MACCC; 5-0), Clark State 1 (OH/OCCAC; 0-4)
#NAIA Baseball -
*NAIA Baseball scoreboard - https://naiastats.prestosports.com/sports/bsb/scoreboard
WHAC / Wolverine-Hoosier schedule - https://www.whac.net/sports/bsb/2025-26/schedule
+1 Madonna 5 (MI/WHAC; 1-0), Indiana Wesleyan 4 (IN/Crossroads; 2-2)
+2 Indiana Wesleyan 3 (IN/Crossroads; 3-2), Madonna 2 (MI/WHAC; 1-1)
+1 Truett McConnell 16 (GA/AAC; 2-2), Defiance 4 (OH/WHAC; 0-1)
+2 Truett McConnell 5 (GA/AAC; 3-2), Defiance 4 (OH/WHAC; 0-2)
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Crossroads schedule - https://crossroadsleague.com/sports/bsb/composite
+1 Marian 17 (IN/Crossroads; 1-0), Bryan 10 (TN/NCCAA; 0-4)
+2 Marian 19 (IN/Crossroads; 2-0), Bryan 2 (TN/NCCAA; 0-5)
+1 Madonna 5 (MI/WHAC; 1-0), Indiana Wesleyan 4 (IN/Crossroads; 2-2)
+2 Indiana Wesleyan 3 (IN/Crossroads; 3-2), Madonna 2 (MI/WHAC; 1-1)
+1 Huntington 12 (IN/Crossroads; 3-1), Olivet Nazarene 1 (IL/CCAC; 0-1)
+2 Huntington 6 (IN/Crossroads; 4-1), Olivet Nazarene 3 (IL/CCAC; 0-2)
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River States (RSC) schedule - https://riverstatesconference.com/calendar.aspx?path=bb -
+1 Point 7 (GA/SSAC; 5-1), Shawnee State 3 (OH/RSC; 1-1);
+2 Shawnee State 2 (OH/RSC; 2-1), Point 1 (GA/SSAC; 5-2)
+1 Loyola (LA/SSAC; 6-1) 10, IU Southeast 5 (IN/RSC; 2-1)
+2 Loyola (LA/SSAC; 7-1) 8, IU Southeast 7 (IN/RSC; 2-2)
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Other NAIA -
+1 U-Cumberlands 7 (KY/Mid-South; 1-0), Wilberforce University 0 (OH/HBCU; 0-1)
+2 U-Cumberlands 7 (KY/Mid-South; 2-0), Wilberforce University 2 (OH/HBCU; 0-2)
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#USCAA / United States Collegiate Athletic Association - https://www.theuscaa.com/sports/bsb/index
Scheduled February 14 (weather permitting) -
+Cincinnati/Clermont (OH/USCAA) vs Judson University (IL/CCAC) - Batavia, OH
Scheduled February 14 (weather permitting) -
+Kent State/Tuscarawas (OH/USCAA) at Alice Lloyd (KY/NCCAA)
+Miami/Hamilton (OH/USCAA) at Rust College (MS/HBCU)
Scheduled February 27 (weather permitting) -
+Wright State/Lake (OH/USCAA) at Alice Lloyd (KY/NCCAA)
Scheduled March 21 (Weather permitting) -
+Miami/Middletown (OH/USCAA) at Community Christian (MI/)
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#NCCAA / National Christian College Athletic Association - https://thenccaa.org/calendar.aspx?path=baseball
+1 Ohio Christian 13 (OH/NCCAA; 1-1), Paine College 7 (GA/NCCAA; 1-1); Ohio Chriatian notes: WP-Tyler House; DJ Crocker 3/4, 5RBI, 2-2B; Andrew Keener 3/5, 2RBI, 2B; Box: https://paineathletics.com/sports/baseball/stats/2026/ohio-christian-university/boxscore/5487
+2 Ohio Christian 5 (OH/NCCAA; 2-1), Paine College 3 (GA/NCCAA; 1-2); Ohio Chriatian notes: WP Nick Feasel (7ip/CG); Scott Moats 2/4, 1RBI, 2B; Karson Runk 2/4; Box: https://paineathletics.com/sports/baseball/stats/2026/ohio-christian-university/boxscore/5488
Scheduled February 27 (weather permitting) -
+Grace Christian (MI/NCCAA; 0-0) at Principia College (IL/SLIAC; 0-0)
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#NCAA/II Baseball -
GLIAC / Great Lakes scoreboard - https://gliac.org/calendar.aspx?path=baseball
GMAC / Great Midwest scoreboard - https://greatmidwestsports.com/calendar.aspx?path=baseball
+Carson-Newman 8 (TN/SAC; 3-0), Cedarville 6 (OH/GMAC; 1-2); Cedarville notes: Max Doepker (2/4, 4RBI, 2HR);
+Hillsdale 11 (MI/GMAC; 2-2), Lincoln Memorial 7 (TN/SAC; 1-4); Hillsdale notes: SP/nd Jacob Pallo; WP/P2 Brenden Smith; Gaard Swenson (3/6, 2RBI, 1-2B); Aaron Jasiak (4/5, 2RBI, 1-2B)
+Kentucky Wesleyan 7 (KY/GMAC; 1-0), Trevecca Nazarene 6 (TN/GSC; 1-3)
GLVC scoreboard - https://glvcsports.com/calendar.aspx?path=baseball
+1 Southern Nazarene 3, Southwest Baptist 2 (GLVC)
+2 Southwest Baptist 13 (GLVC), Southern Nazarene 7
+1 Illinois Springfield 15 (GLVC), Savannah State 3
+2 Illinois Springfield 10 (GLVC), Savannah State 6
+1 Drury 10 (GLVC), Alabama Huntsville 7
+2 Drury 8 (GLVC), Alabama Huntsville 5
+Northeastern State/OK 13, Upper Iowa 7 (GLVC)
+Union University/TN 8, McKendree 4 (GLVC)
+Emporia State 10, Missouri-St. Louis 0 (GLVC)
MEC / Mountain East scoreboard - https://mountaineast.org/calendar.aspx?path=baseball
+Francis Marion University 18 (CC; 3-1), West Liberty 2 (MEC; 0-1)
+Wheeling 8 (MEC; 1-0), USC Beaufort 5 (PBC; 1-1)
PSAC / Pennsylvania scoreboard - https://psacsports.org/calendar.aspx?path=baseball&season=2025
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2026 tentative calendar -
#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 comeetition (games) begins
March 27 - OHSAA competition (games) begins
March 30 - IHSAA (Indiana) competition (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
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Some web sites that may be of interest -
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
D1 Baseball - https://d1baseball.com/
D2 Baseball - https://www.diviibaseball.com/
D3 Baseball - https://www.d3baseball.com/landing/index
NJCAA Baseball - https://www.njcaa.org/sports/bsb/index
NAIA Baseball - https://www.naia.org/sports/bsb/index
NCCAA Baseball - https://thenccaa.org/sports/baseball
USCAA Baseball - https://www.theuscaa.com/sports/bsb/index
NCAA Baseball/III - https://www.ncaa.com/sports/baseball/d3
NCAA Baseball/II - https://www.ncaa.com/sports/baseball/d2
NCAA Baseball/I - https://www.ncaa.com/sports/baseball/d1
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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