08/18 - 2017 American Legion Baseball Awards (some - not all!)

08/18 - 2017 American Legion Baseball Awards (some - not all!)

American Legion Awards -

#2017 American Legion Baseball All-academic team sponsored by diamond sports, inc. -

full listing - http://americanlegion.sportngin.com/page/show/3562754-all-academic-team-sponsored-by-diamond-sports-inc-

Note - The team Captain receives a $5,000 scholarship, others receive $2,500 scholarships - individual state winners (like Kyle Staelgraeve (Adrian Post 275, MI) receive $500 scholarships);

Team Captain: Trace Henry - Tupelo, Miss. - Post 43

Luke Johnson - East Hampton, Conn. - Post 156

Antonio Balducci - Mechanicsville, Va. - Post 175

Jackson Graham - Wilmington, N.C. - Post 10

Austin Dill - Cape Girardeau, Mo. - Post 63

Anthony Ebensperger - Plum City, Wisc. - Post 365

Chase Konert - Alma, Neb. - Post 118

Jarett Hamby, Rock Springs, Wyo. - Post 24

Marcus Alexander - Warick, R.I. - Post 43

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#2017 American Legion Baseball Graduate of the Year - Brian Dozier - Minnesota Twins

"Each year The American Legion honors a former American Legion Baseball player who is currently playing in the Major Leagues for his character, leadership, playing abilities and community service. Individuals are recommended by their respective post."

link to full list - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/graduate

Some (not all) previous winners -

Brian Dozier - 2017

Cliff Lee - 2016

Alex Gordon - 2015

Michael Cuddyer - 2014

Chad Billingsley - 2013

Brandon Inge - 2010

Justin Verlander - 2008

Jeff Bagwell - 2003

Tony Gwynn - 1998

Greg Maddux - 1994

Harold Reynolds - 1990

Alan Trammell - 1989

Roger Clemens - 1988

Ryne Sandberg - 1984

Gary Carter - 1981

George Brett - 1980

Rick Monday - 1976

Carlton Fisk - 1975

Johnny Bench - 1973

Al Kaline - 1972

Harmon Killebrew - 1969

Mickey Lolich - 1968

Carl Yastrzemski - 1967

Frank Robinson - 1966

Warren Spahn - 1963

Bobby Richardson - 1962

Stan Musial - 1961

Ted Williams - 1960

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#American Legion World Series awards -

ALBB link - https://www.legion.org/baseball/238880/legion-baseball-awards-presented-alws

*George W. Rulon, American Legion Player of the Year Award - Shane Spencer, Henderson, Nev.

"Through a special arrangement with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, a player is selected each year as the George W. Rulon Player of the Year. The award is based on integrity, mental attitude, cooperation, citizenship, sportsmanship, scholastic aptitude and general good conduct."

Link to full listing - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/player

Some (not all) previous winners -

2017 - Shane Spencer, Post 40, Henderson, Nev.

2016 - Will Smith, Post 58, Texarkana, Ark.

2015 Justin Hawkins, Post 193, Newberry, S.C.

2014 Sean Breen, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ

2013 Anthony Harrold, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ

2012 Emerson Gibbs, New Orleans, LA

2011 Blake Schmit, Eden Prairie, MN

2010 Brandon Drozd, Genoa NE

2009 Tyler Jacobson, Mixtacki-Johnson Post 337, Pulaski, Wisc.

2008 Patrick Singletary, Post 77, Hendersonville, N.C.

2002 Ty Henkaline, Post 217, Sidney, Ohio

2001 Jay Threet, Post 275, Adrian, Mich.

1991 Ryan Beeney, Newark Post 85, Newark, Ohio

1988 Mike Kessler, George Budde Post 507, Cincinnati

1961 James J. Gerber, Edward C. Gehlert Post 554, Cincinnati

1959 Fred Bowen, Jr., Thomas A. Edison Post 187, Detroit

1957 Fred Fox, Robert E. Bentley Post 50, Cincinnati, OH (3B)

1955 Frank Birri, U. S. Postal Employees Post 216, Cincinnati

1952 Russell Nixon, Robert E. Bentley Post 50, Cincinnati

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*American Legion Baseball Slugger Award: Jordan Patty, Midland, Mich. - .529 batting average

"Since 1945, the American Legion has presented a slugger trophy to the player with the highest batting average during national competition.

Link to full listing - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/batting

Some (not all) previous winners -

2017 - Jordan Patty, Post 165 (Midland Berryhill), Midland, MI (.529)

2016 - Tyler Villaroman, San Mateo, Calf. (.475)

2015 Ben Hess, New Orleans, LA Post 125 (.488)

2014 Sean Breen, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ (.575)

2013 Anthony Harrold, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ (.529)

2012 Evan Ryan, NE (.571)

2011 Dylan Huskey, Gaffney, SC (.500)

2010 Jake Hager, Las Vegas (.476)

2009 T.J. White, Las Vegas (.559)

2008 Brandon Bass, Omaha, Neb. (.576)

2006 Brady Shoemaker, Terre Haute, Ind. (.523)

1998 Chad Opel, Post 199, Edwardsville, Ill. (.632)

1997 Scott Deopere of Post 200, Rock Island, Ill. (.512)

1988 Scott Hughes, George W. Budde Post 507, Cincinnati (.465)

1986 Mitch Hannahs, Community Post 66, Maynard, Ohio (.486)

1978 Douglas J. Palmer, Ben J. Seifert Post 132, New Ulm, Minn. (.659)

1977 William F. Schell, South Bend Post 50, South Bend, Ind. (.441)

1963 Jerry Mattingly, Funkhouser Post 8, Evansville, Ind. (.413)

958 Kenneth Peters, Robert E. Bentley Post 50, Cincinnati (.420)

1957 Fred Fox, Robert E. Bentley Post 50, Cincinnati (.412)

1953 Charles Selinger, Winnetka Post 10, Winnetka, Ill. (.457)

1947 George Moeller, Robert E. Bentley Post 50, Cincinnati (.500)

1946 Victor Kauffman, Robert E. Bentley Post 50, Cincinnati (.467)

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*American Legion Baseball Big Stick Award: Jack Thomas Wold, Henderson, Nev., – 29 total bases

"The Big Stick Award is given at the American Legion World Series to the player who rounds the most bases in regional and national competition. "

Link to full listing - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/bigstick

Some (not all) previous winners -

2017 - Jack Thomas Wold, Post 40, Henderson, Nev.

2016* - Zach Luckey, Omaha, NE (27 total bases)

2016* - Angelo Bortolin, San Mateo, CA (27 total bases)

2015 Justin Hawkins, Newberry, S.C. Post 193 (31 total bases)

2014 Sean Breen, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ (29 total bases)

2013 Anthony Bender, Post 28, Petaluma, CA (28 total bases)

2012 Evan Ryan, Omaha, NE (36 total bases)

2011 Tony Skefte, Eden Prairie, MN (45 total bases)

2010 Matt Halloran, Eden Prairie, MN (34)

2009 Kyle O'Boyle, Midland, Mich.

2006 Brady Shoemaker, Terre Haute, Ind. (39)

1999 Brian Paone, Post 513, New Brighton, Minn. (48)

1988 Scott Hughes, George W. Budde Post 507, Cincinnati (30)

1975 William John Wilson, Hanford Post 5, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (42)

1974 Gregory Allen Tooley, Jenkins Post 254, Rockport, Ind. (22)

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*Dr. Irvin L. "Click" Cowger RBI Award: Zack Luckey, Omaha, Neb. – 13 RBIs

"Dr. Irvin L. Cowger, a former Department of Kansas adjutant and devoted baseball supporter. The National Americanism Commission established an award in Cowger's name, sponsored by the Department of Kansas. The recipient is credited with the most runs batted in during regional and national competition."

Link to full listing - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/bigstick

Some (not all) previous winners -

2017 - Zack Luckey, Omaha, Neb. (13)

2016 - Angelo Bortolin, San Mateo, CA (16)

2015 Justin Hawkins, Newberry, S.C. Post 193 (12)

2014 Micah Brown, Post 15, Medford, OR (22)

2013 Robert Busse, Post 28, Petaluma, CA (14)

2012 Taylor Elman, Omaha, NE (16)

2012 Evan Ryan, Omaha, NE (16)

2012 Matthieu Robert, New Orleans, LA (16)

2011 Blake Schmit, Eden Prairie, MN (18)

2010 Vince Ampi, Roseburg Ore. (19)

2009 Kyle O'Boyle, Midland, Mich.

2006 Brady Shoemaker, Terre Haute, Ind. (18)

2004 Troy Peterson, Eden Prairie, Minn. (20)

1999 Brian Paone, Post 513, New Brighton, Minn. (26)

1991 Ryan Beeney, Post 85, Newark, Ohio (16)

1988 Scott Hughes, Post 507, Cincinnati (17)

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*Bob Feller Pitching Award: Jordan Patty, Midland, Mich. – 19 strikeouts

"Bob Feller was the first American Legion Baseball alumnus elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Despite an active business career, Feller continues to maintain a keen interest in the program. The recipient is the player with the most strikeouts in regional and national competition."

Link to full listing - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/pitching

Some (not all) previous winners -

2017 - Jordan Patty, Post 165 (Midland Berryhill), Midland, MI (19)

2016 - Gerald Hein, Kennewick, Wash. (24)

2015 Jordan Ragan, Medford, OR Post 15 (23)

2014 Jake Meyers, Post 1, Omaha, NE (29)

2013 Mike Shawaryn, Post 72, Brooklawn, NJ (33)

2012 Emerson Gibbs, New Orleans, LA (26)

2011 Colton Loomis, Midland, MI (35)

2010 Kevin Hill, Midwest City, Okla. (35)

2009 Matt Stites, Festus, Mo.

2001 Chad Billingsley, Post 300, Napoleon, Ohio (43)

1999 Steve Grasley, Post 513, New Brighton, Minn. (43)

1989 Jeff Thelen, Janesville Post 205, Janesville, Wisc. (34)

1988 Scott Klingenbeck, George W. Budde Post 507, Cincinnati (36)

1982 Robert Wassenaar, Edina Post 471, Edina Minn. (34)

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*James F. Daniel Jr., Memorial Sportsmanship Award: Will Hanafan, Omaha, Neb.

"The James F. Daniel Jr. Memorial Sportsmanship Award is presented to a player who participates in the Legion World Series and best embodies the principles of good sportsmanship. "

Link to full listing - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/sportsmanship

Some (not all) previous winners -

2017 Will Hanafan, Omaha, Neb.

2016 Logan Vidrine, Post 58, Texarkana, AR

2015 Ben Hess, New Orleans, LA Post 125

2014 Tanner Gross, Post 165, Midland, MI

2013 Robbie Podorsky, Post 81, Gonzales, LA

2012 Brent Tenuto, Brooklawn, NJ

2011 Brandon Woodruff, Tupelos, MS

2010 Blake Schmit, Eden Prairie, Minn.

2009 Garret Yatch, Midland, Mich.

2006 Brady Shoemaker, Post 346, Terre Haute, Ind.

2003 Michael Badger, Post 92, Rochester, Minn.

1996 Andy Hoffman, Berry Hill Post 165, Midland, Mich.

1992 John Klopp, Merle Guild Post 208, Arlington Heights, Ill.

1988 Pete Rose, Jr., George W. Budde Post 507, Cincinnati

1982 Michael David Hufhand, James DeArmond Golliday Post 6, Kokomo, Ind.

1979 Stephen Michael Petersen, Barrington Post 158, Barrington, Ill.

1976 Michael James Boddicker, Hanford Post 5, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1975 Curtiss Dean Becker, Hanford Post 5, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1971 Michael Leroy Curran, Hanford Post 5, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1958 Scott Seger, Robert E. Bentley Post 50, Cincinnati

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*Jack Williams Memorial Leadership Award: Henderson, Nev., coaching staff

"Adjutant Jack Williams led the Department of North Dakota for 49 years before his death in 1967. Aware that proper adult leadership is an important component of success, Williams encouraged qualified men to work in the program. To honor Williams' memory, this award is presented to the manager and coach of the national championship team as outstanding representatives of adult leadership. "

link to full listing - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/leadership

Some (not all) previous winners -

2017 Manager Scott Baker and staff;

2011 Manager Scott Hackett and coaches Mike Halloran and John Buteyn, Eden Prairie

2009 Dan Cronkright, Mgr., Steven Cronkright and Patrick Dawson, coaches, Midland, Mich.

2003 Coaches Tony Beck and Keith Kangas, Post 92, Rochester, Minn.

1999 Manager Jeff Larson, Post 513, New Brighton, Minn.

1999 Coaches Mark Paone and Mike Maslowski, Post 513, New Brighton, Minn.

1998 Manager Ken Schaake, Post 199, Edwardsville, Ill.

1998 Coaches Steve Haug, Keith Opel, and Mike Schaake, Post 199, Edwardsville, Ill.

1988 Manager John McMichen, George W. Budde Post 507, Cincinnati

1988 Coach Tom Kilgore, George W. Budde Post 507, Cincinnati

1983 Manager Clifton M. Olsen, Edina Post 471, Edina, Minn.

1983 Coach Bruce Barron, Edina Post 471, Edina, Minn.

1977 Manager Mel Machuca, South Bend Post 50, South Bend, Ind.

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*StatCrew All-Tournament Team -

link (list at the bottom) - https://www.legion.org/baseball/238880/legion-baseball-awards-presented-alws

Designated Hitter: Zach Luckey, Omaha, Neb.

Utility Player: Jordan Patty, Midland, Mich.

Catcher: Roger Riley, Henderson, Nev.

First Base: Jack Thomas Wold, Henderson, Nev.

Second Base: Peyton Williams, Randolph County, N.C.

Third Base: Tom Steier, Omaha, Neb.

Shortstop: Will Karp, Hopewell, N.J.

Outfield: Will Hanafan, Omaha, Neb.

Outfield: Logan Allen, Bryant, Ark.

Outfield: A.J. Light, Lewiston, Idaho

Pitcher: Matt Stansky, Strewsbury, Mass.

Pitcher Josh Culliver, Omaha, Neb.

Pitcher: Shane Spencer, Henderson, Nev.

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*American Legion Great Lakes Regional MVP - Jordan Petty (Midland Berryhill Post 165 / Midland HS);

*Kiki Cuyler Award (Class AA State MVP) - Martin Money (Midland Berryhill Post 165 / Midland HS) -

Description - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/kikicuyler.pdf

Prior winners - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/kikicuyler_winners.pdf

*Hal Newhouser Award (Class A State MVP) - Ben Schwalbach (Gladstone Post 71 / Gladstone HS) -

Prior winners - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/halnewhousermvpaward.pdf

*American Legion Baseball / Robert Turner Scholarship - Kyle Staelgraeve (Adrian Post 275 / Clinton HS - Goshen College) -

Description and Prior winners - http://www.michiganlegion.org/assets/turner-scholarship-list.pdf

*American Legion Baseball / Diamond Scholarship (Michigan) - Kyle Staelgraeve (Adrian Post 275 / Clinton HS - Goshen College);

Description - http://usascholarships.com/american-legion-baseball-scholarship/

2016 winners - https://www.legion.org/documents/legion/pdf/baseball2016_alb_state_scholarship_winners.pdf

*American Legion Adrian Post 275 Frank & Shirley Dick Scholarship - Ty Peck (Adrian Post 275 / Adrian HS - Jackson College);

*American Legion Adrian Post 275 G. Chandler Bond Scholarship - Kyle Staelgraeve (Adrian Post 275 / Clinton HS - Goshen College);

*American Legion Regional MVP awards -

ALBB / Northeast Region Nick Martin (Shrewsbury Post 397 (MA))

ALBB / Mid-Atlantic Region - Zach Bregenzer (Hopewell Post 339 (NJ))

ALBB / Southeast Region Trevor Marsh (Randolph County Post 45 (NC))

ALBB / Mid-South Region Jake East (Bryant Post 298 (AR))

ALBB / Great Lakes Region - Jordan Patty (Midland Berryhill Post 175 (MI))

ALBB / Central Plains Region - Zac Luckey (Creighton Prep (Omaha, NE))

ALBB / Northwest Region - A.J. Davis (Lewiston Post 13 (ID))

ALBB / West Region - Ryne Nelson (Henderson Post 40 (NV))

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