2027 Team Registration Opens January 1, 2027
KEY DATES FOR 2027 - Comming Soon
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 2027 Junior & Senior Rule Book - Comming Soon
2. American Legion, Department of Michigan Baseball 2026 Rule Book- Comming Soon
3. The American Legion Baseball official website
4. The American Legion Baseball Program resources website
5. 2027 Public school headcounts - Coming Soon
7. #2 Form for player indemnification 2027 - Coming Soon
11. Baseball Risk Management Policies
12. Baseball Coaches/Managers Manual
15. Michigan Legion Baseball Brochure
16. Baseball Ethics for Team Coaches and Managers
17. 2027 Baseball Booklet-Informational booklet for new teams - Coming Soon
18. Request for New Team Packet/How to Start a Team
NOTE ALL COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK. To complete the background check visit:
http://opportunities.averity.com/ALDeptMichigan - Click this link
Scholarships are available to the players of American Legion Baseball teams
- Department Scholarship: The Robert Turner Baseball Scholarship Application - - Available January 1, 2026
- National Baseball program scholarship application- - Available January 1, 2026
Awards are given to players showing sportsmanship and outstanding play
- 2026 Class A Hal Newhouser Most Valuable Player Award winner is Andres Finley, Kingsford Post 363
- 2026 Class AA KiKi Cuyler Most Valuable Player Award winner is Ary Punjabi, Midland Berryhill Post 165
- 2026 Class A Baseball State Champions is American Legion Post 363 Kingsford Greens.
- 2026 Class AA Baseball State Champions is Midland Berryhill Post 165.
- 2026 Turner Scholarship Winner is Caden Sommerfield, Midland Berryhill Post 165
- 2026 Diamond Scholarship Winner is Camden Riggs, Blissfield Post 325
- 2025 Class A Hal Newhouser Most Valuable Player Award - Alex Cole of Three Oaks, Post 204
- 2025 Class AA KiKi Cuyler, Most Valuable Player Award winner is Ryan Louch of Midland Berryhill Post 165 team
