Baseball

Registration is open from January 1, 2024 through May 15, 2024. 

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL

To inculcate in youth a better understanding of the American way of life and to promote the principles of 100 percent Americanism.

To instill in the nation’s youth a sincere desire to develop within themselves a feeling of citizenship, sportsmanship, loyalty, and team spirit.

To aid in the improvement and development of the physical fitness of our country’s youth.

To build for the nation’s future through our youth.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL CODE OF SPORTSMANSHIP

I will:

Keep the rules
Keep faith with my teammates
Keep my temper Keep myself fit
Keep a stout heart in defeat
Keep my pride under control in victory
Keep a sound soul, a clean mind, and a healthy body

Do you want to compete in the American Legion, Department of Michigan Baseball Annual Tournament?

Where to begin, the following is a list of resources to begin the process.  Registration for baseball teams begins in January of each year.  See the American Legion, Department of Michigan rule book for exact dates each season.  If you have any questions about the baseball program call Ashley Zimmer, Programs Coordinator at (517)220-2754 or email legion@michiganlegion.org.

Resources:

1. The American Legion Baseball 2023 Junior & Senior Rule Book

2. American Legion, Department of Michigan Baseball 2023 Rule Book

3. The American Legion Baseball official website

4. The American Legion Baseball Program resources website

5.  Public school headcounts -UPDATED! 2024

6.  #10 Form for Team Photo

7.  #2 Form for player indemnification

9.  #76 Form Player Transfer

10.  #77 From Team declaration

11.  Baseball Risk Management Policies

12.  Baseball Coaches/Managers Manual

13.  Player Profile sheet

14.  Suggested Team Rules

15.  Michigan Legion Baseball Brochure.

16.  Baseball Ethics for Team Coaches and Managers

17. 2023 Baseball Booklet-Informational booklet for new teams.

NOTE ALL COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK.  To complete the background check visit:

http://opportunities.averity.com/ALDeptMichigan - Click this link

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Scholarships are available to the players of American Legion Baseball teams

  • Department Scholarship: The Robert Turner Baseball Scholarship Application -Available January 1,2024
  • National Baseball program scholarship application- Available January 1,2024.

Awards are given to players showing sportsmanship and outstanding play

  • 2023 Class A Hal Newhouser winner 2023 is Brock Beaudrie of Trenton Post 426
  • 2023 Kiki Cuyler winner is Tanner Sonntag of Midland Post 165
  • The 2023 Class A State Champions - Trenton Post 426
  • 2023 Class AA State Champions - Midland Post 165