01/31/2026 - Jim's (SECLMW) Baseball notes & scores

01/31/2026 - 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)

* * *

Below -

* Scores - January 30

* News Items

* Camps, Dining & social events (detailed in the calendar section)

* 2026 “calendar” - concentrating on January - April

* selected links (HS, coaches association, AmericanLegion)

*Scores -

Friday January 30 -

#NJCAA Baseball -

*NJCAA/II scoreboard - https://njcaastats.prestosports.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/div2/composite?d=2026-01-30

+1 Seminole State College of Florida 10 (FL/FCSAA; 6-0), Lakeland CC 1 (OH/OCCAC;0-3)

*v Lakeland CC: 1-5-4; SP/? Rocco Almonte (Mercyhurst Prep/PA); 2H (Jacob Trevena (Toronto/ONT)); 2B (Emmanuel Dominguez ( Krop Senior HS/FL); J Trevena);

*H Seminole State: 10-?-?;

+2 Seminole State College of Florida 10 (FL/FCSAA; 7-0), Lakeland CC 0 (OH/OCCAC; 0-4) - no stats

x Glen Oaks (MI/MCCAA) at Motlow State CC (TN/TCCAA) - cancelled

*

#NAIA Baseball -

River States scoreboard - https://riverstatesconference.com/calendar.aspx?path=bb

+1 Toccoa Falls 10 (GA/NCCAA; 3-0), IU Columbus 8 (IN/River States; 0-3) - in Georgia

+2 IU Columbus 13 (IN/River States; 1-3), Toccoa Falls 3 (GA/NCCAA; 3-1)

+1 Rio Grande 16 (OH/River States; 3-0), Voorhees 6 (SC/HBCUAC; 0-3) - in South Carolina

+2 Rio Grande 12 (OH/River States; 4-0), Voorhees 0 (SC/HBCUAC; 0-4)

+1 Tennessee Wesleyan 7 (TN/AAC; 3-0), IU Kokomo 0 (IN/River States; 0-3) - in Tennessee

+2 Tennessee Wesleyan 4 (TN/AAC; 4-0), IU Kokomo 2 (IN/River States; 0-4)

+1 IU Southeast 8 (IN/River States; 1-0), Ave Maria 6 (FL/Sun; 3-2) - in Florida

+2 IU Southeast 5 (IN/River States; 2-0), Ave Maria 4 (FL/Sun; 3-3)

+St Thomas 3 (FL/Sun; 4-0), Oakland City 2 (IN/River States; 0-1)

Crossroads scoreboard - https://crossroadsleague.com/sports/bsb/composite?d=2026-01-30

+1 Indiana Wesleyan 7 (IN/Crossroads; 1-0), Abraham Baldwin 6 (GA/SSAC; 3-1) - in Georgia

+2 Indiana Wesleyan 5 (IN/Crossroads; 2-0), Abraham Baldwin 4 (GA/SSAC; 3-2)

+1 Huntington 10 (IN/Crossroads; 2-0), Truett McConnell 0 (GA/AAC; 0-2) - in Georgia

+2 Truett McConnell 2 (GA/AAC; 1-2), Huntington 1 (IN/Crossroads; 2-1)

+Taylor 19 (IN/Crossroads; 4-0), Benedictine Mesa 2 (AZ/GSAC; 3-1) - in Arizona

*

#NCAA/II Baseball -

GMAC / Great Midwest scoreboard - https://greatmidwestsports.com/calendar.aspx?path=baseball

+Ashland 9 (OH/GMAC; 1-0), Arkansas Tech 6 (AR/GAC; 0-1) - Houston, TX

*Ashland notes: WP/P4 Se. Witt; SV/P5 C Carter; 2H (N King); 2RBI (B Howard 5); HR (B Howard);

+1 Cedarville 8 (OH/GMAC; 1-0), Lincoln Memorial 3 (TN/SAC; 0-1) - Harrogate, TN

+2 Lincoln Memorial 6 (TN/SAC; 1-1), Cedarville 5 (OH/GMAC; 0-1)

+1 University of Montevallo 6 (AL/GSC; 1-0), Hillsdale 2 (MI/GMACl 0-1) - Alabama

*Hillsdale notes: SP/LP J Pallo;

+2 Hillsdale 14 (MI/GMAC; 1-1), University of Montevallo 9 (AL/GSC; 1-1) - 15 innings

*Hillsdale notes: WP/P5 W Delp; 2H (G Swanson 4; R Wiehe; J Figman; D Law; T Turner); 2RBI (G Swenson 4; R Tenuta 4; R Wiehe; J Figman); HR (G Swenson; R Tenuta; R Wiehe; J Figman); 2B (D Law);

GLVC scoreboard - https://glvcsports.com/calendar.aspx?path=baseball

+1 Mississippi College 4 (MS/GSC; 1-0), Indianapolis 3 (IN/GLVC; 0-1) - in Mississippi

+2 Indianapolis 4 (IN/GLVC; 1-1), Mississippi College 0 (MS/GSC; 1-1)

MEC / Mountain East scoreboard - https://mountaineast.org/calendar.aspx?path=baseball

+1 Francis Marion 4 (SC/CC; 1-0), Concord 1 (WV/MEC; 0-1) in South Carolina

+2 Francis Marion 13 (SC/CC; 2-0), Concord 5 (WV/MEC; 0-2)

+1 Carson Newman 9 (TN/SAC; 1-0), Charleston 4 (WV/MEC; 0-1) in Tennessee

+2 Carson Newman 5 (TN/SAC; 2-0), Charleston 2 (WV/MEC; 0-2)

x Davis & Elkins (WV/MEC; 0-0) at USC Beaufort (SC/PBC; 0-0) in South Carolina - cancelled

PSAC / Pennsylvania scoreboard - https://psacsports.org/calendar.aspx?path=baseball&season=2025

x Pitt-Johnstown (PA/PSAC; 0-0) at Lenoir-Rhyne (NC/SAC; 0-0) in North Carolina - cancelled

GLIAC First scheduled 02/13 - https://gliac.org/calendar.aspx?path=baseball

News -

#Name, Image, Likeness overview from the MHSAA - https://www.mhsaa.com/students/name-image-likeness

Upcoming Camps, Dining & Social events - see “calendar below for links -

February 7 - Wayne State Baseball “Born In Detroit” camp

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

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 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

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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 - https://www.pony.org/

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SECLMW's Unofficial Previews -

*College -

Crossroads (NAIA) - https://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/2026/01/012926-crossroads-league-2026-baseball.html

GLIAC (NCAA/II) - https://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/2026/01/011426-gliac-great-lakes.html

GMAC (NCAA/II) - https://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/2026/01/012326-gmac-great-midwest-athletic.html

MCCAA (NJCAA) - https://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/2026/01/011026-mccaa-michigan-community-college.html

River States (NAIA) - not yet

WHAC (NAIA) - https://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/2026/01/012826-whac-wolverine-hoosier-athletic.html

*High School -

Big 8 (MHSAA) - https://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/2026/01/012026-big-8-conference-2026-baseball.html

Downriver (MHSAA) - not yet

Huron (MHSAA) - https://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/2026/01/011126-huron-league-2026-baseball.html

LCAA (MHSAA) - https://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/2026/01/011826-lcaa-lenawee-county-athletic.html

SEC (MHSAA) - https://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/2025/12/122625-sec-southeastern-conference-2026.html

TCC (MHSAA) - 01/07/26 TCC / Tri County Conference 2026 Baseball Preview - unofficial - last update: 01/07/26

01/07/26 TCC / Tri County Conference 2026 Baseball Preview - unofficial ... 01/07/26 TCC / Tri County Conference 2026 Baseball Preview - unofficial - last update: 01/07/26 TCC - https://...

01/30/2026 - Jim's (SECLMW) Baseball notes - unofficial

01/30/2026 - Jim's (SECLMW) Baseball notes - unofficial

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)

* * *

Below -

* Scores 01/29 (NJCAA & NAIA)

* News Items

* Camps, Dining & social events (detailed in the calendar section)

* 2026 “calendar” - concentrating on January - April

* selected links (HS, coaches association, AmericanLegion)

*Scores -

Thursday January 29 -

#NJCAA Baseball -

+1 Seminole State College of Florida 9 (FL/FCSAA; 5-0), Lakeland CC 0 (OCCAC; 0-1)

*v Lakeland CC: 0-0-0; SP/LP-Coleton Logan (Maplewood HS/OH);

*H Seminole State: 9-?-? (no stats)

+2 Seminole State College of Florida 11 (FL/FCSAA; 6-0), Lakeland CC 2 (OCCAC; 0-2)

*no stats

x Glen Oaks CC (MCCAA) at Motlow State CC (TN/TCCAA) - Postponed

*

#NAIA Baseball -

NAIA Scoreboard - https://naiastats.prestosports.com/sports/bsb/scoreboard?d=2026-01-29

+1 Tennessee Wesleyan 8 (TN/AAC; 1-0), IU Kokomo 1 (River States; 0-1)

*v IU Kokomo: 1-6-3; SP/nd Alec Murphy (Brownsburg HS/IN); P2/LP Owen Norris (North Liberty, IA / Ellsworth CC); 2H (Payton Hankins (Knoxville, IL / Carl Sandburg CC));

*H Tenn Wesleyan: 8-8-0; SP/nd Cameron Goffar; P2/WP Bradley Johnson;

+2 Tennessee Wesleyan 2 (TN/AAC; 2-0), IU Kokomo 1 (River States; 0-2)

*v IU Kokomo: 1-3-0; SP/nd Koen Berry (Northwestern HS/IN); P3/LP Asa Christie (Center Grove HS/IN); 2B (Max French (Lansing Christian HS/MI); Corbin Napier (Franklin Central HS/IN / Vincennes University));

*H Tenn Wesleyan: 2-5-0; SP/nd McGuire Taylor; P2/WP Koen Thomas; HR (Ethan Wright); 2B (Allan Gil Fernandez; Josh Shelly)

+Huntington 3 (Crossroads; 1-0), Truett McConnell 0 (GA/AAC; 0-1)

*v Huntington: 5-7-2; SP/WP RJ Anglin (LaPorte HS/IN); 2H (Deklan Thompson (Mooresville HS/IN)); 2RBI (Keifer Wilson ( Greencastle HS/IN / Oakland City)); 2B (D Thompson);

*H Truett McConnell: 3-5-2; SP/LP Sam Turner; 2B (Dylan Sargent; C.J. Rivera);

+1 Rio Grande 12 (OH/River States; 1-0), Voorhees 8 (SC/HBCUAC; 0-1)

*v Rio Grande: 12-7-2; SP/nd KB Perkins (Unioto HS/OH); P3/WP Schon Pespisa (Damien HS/CA / Brescia); 2RBI (Josiah Devapalan (Mississauga SS/ONT / Point Park); Caleb Asjes 3 (Blue Valley North HS/KS / Highland CC)); HR (J Devapalan); 2B (Chase Christian (Garth Webb SS/ONT); C Asjes; Gehrig Cordial (Southeastern Local HS/OH));

*H Voorhees: 8-12-0; SP/nd Deundra Lathan; P4/LP Lucas Brown; 2H (Ethan Farrell; Jalen Collier; Daren Drayton 3; Adryan Reyes); 2RBI (Michael Ramos Jr); 2B (A Reyes);

+2 Rio Grande 13 (OH/River States; 2-0), Voorhees 2 (SC/HBCUAC; 0-2)

*v Rio Grande: 13-11-2; SP/WP Jacob Napier (Campbell County HS/KY); 2H (Caleb Asjes (Blue Valley North HS/KS / Highland CC); Gregory Catano (Brito Miami/FL)); 2RBI (G Catano 3; KB Perkins (Unioto HS/OH)); 2B (C Asjes; Christian Morales (University HS/FL / Polk State));

*H Voorhees: 2-4-0; SP/LP Melvin Sauls; 2H (Donovan Hubbard);

? IU Columbus (River States) at Toccoa Falls (GA/NCCAA) at Toccoa Falls, GA

*

News -

*MHSAA approves NIL policies (Jan 2026) - “ MHSAA Representative Council Approves Expansion of Personal Branding Activities for Student-Athletes” - https://www.mhsaa.com/media/press-releases/mhsaa-representative-council-approves-expansion-personal-branding-activities

*OHSAA NIL policies (Nov 2025) - “OHSAA Member Schools Pass NIL Referendum Proposal” - https://www.ohsaa.org/news-media/ohsaa-member-schools-pass-nil-referendum-proposal

*Some early notifications of American Legion Tournaments (01/18/26) -

*Battle of Omaha / Junior (17u) June 11-14 Around Omaha, NE - https://www.legion.org/Tournaments/2026/June/battle-of-omaha

*Sr's Battle of Omaha (19u) June 18-22 Around Omaha, NE - https://www.legion.org/Tournaments/2026/June/srs-battle-of-omaha

*Findlay Post 3 Wood Bat Classic June 19-21 Findlay, OH - https://www.legion.org/Tournaments/2026/June/findlay-post-3-wood-bat-classic

*Alaska Airlines Tournament Tournament June 21-28 Anchorage, AK - Contact by January 31 - https://www.legion.org/Tournaments/2026/June/alaska-airlines-tournament-tour

*TB24 Wood Bat Post 210 Tournament July 2-5 Tilton, IL - https://www.legion.org/Tournaments/2026/July/tb24-wood-bat-post-210-tournament

*

Upcoming Camps, Dining & Social events - see “calendar below for links -

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 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

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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

Home Pony National

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01/15/2026 - Jim's (SECLMW) Baseball notes

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)

* * *

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

Home Pony National

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01/07/2026 - Jim's (SECLMW) Baseball notes - unofficial

01/07/2026 - Jim's (SECLMW) Baseball notes - unofficial

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 -

*Eric Theisen (Adrian HS & Adrian Post 275 / Milwaukee Brewers) - Mr Theisen is promoted to "Lead Hitting Coach" with Guillermo Martinez and Daniel Vogelbach as subordinates; Heavy Sports - https://heavy.com/sports/mlb/milwaukee-brewers/daniel-vogelbach-coach-news/

*Joey Wiemer (Bedford HS) - Mr Wiemer has been "claimed" by the Washington Nationals -

MLB.com - https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/01/nationals-claim-joey-wiemer-waivers-giants.html

*OHSAA NIL Resource Center “Understanding the OHSAA Name, Image, Likeness - Personal Branding Rights Bylaw” - https://www.ohsaa.org/Eligibility/NIL-Resource-Center

Upcoming Camps, Dining & Social events - see “calendar below for links -

January 8-11 - 2026 ABCA Convention in Columbus, OH

January 9-10 - 2026 MHSBCA Convention

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

2026 tentative calendar -

#January -

January 1 - Legion Registration Opens

January 1 - Legion Background checks and abuse trainings may begin

January 8-11 - 2026 ABCA Convention in Columbus, OH - https://www.abca.org/ABCA/ABCA/Events/Convention/ABCA_Convention_Home.aspx

Midwest speakers scheduled include:

Justin Haire, Ohio State University - Hard To Kill: Building a Bulletproof Pressure-Driven Offense

Tim Held, Archbishop Moeller High School - Unlocking the Power of a Dynamic Offense

John Vodenlich, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Fundamental Baseball That Wins Games

Jason Whited, Centerville High School - Creating Outs That Win the Game: A Deep Dive Into Pickoffs

Mike Deegan, Denison University - Culture, Training Environments, and Competition: A Systematic Approach to Development

and more in the various panel sessions - https://www.abca.org/ABCA/Events/Convention/Rookie_Coaches_Mentorship_Hot_Stove_Sessions.aspx

January 9-10 - 2026 MHSBCA Convention at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort - Mt Pleasant, MI

convention agenda - https://www.mhsbca.org/ (scroll down for agenda) - speakers include -

Brad Bush - MHSAA (what's new in the MHSAA)

Matt Shoemaker - MLB (resilience - Trenton HS grad)

Adam Vrable - University of Louisville Assistant (outfield play - Bay City Central grad)

Chris Andrews - Portage Northen HS (mental game & program building)

Brian Nelson - Oakland University Head Coach (resource management - leadership)

Chris Newell - Oakland University Director of Program Development (batting)

Bruce Fields & Daniel Fields - MLB (batting)

Wayne Welton & Joe Welton - (throwing - position player and pitcher; practice organization)

Dan Cimini - small ball / offensive pressure

Corbin Boone - performance training and culture

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 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 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

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

Home Pony National

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