11/26 - SECLMW (Jim's) Unofficial Baseball Notes - November 26, 2018

11/26 - SECLMW (Jim's) Unofficial Baseball Notes - November 26, 2018

also posted at http://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/

unofficial American Legion stuff (MI) - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/

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Football congratulations to Reading HS (Reading, MI) and Edwardsburg HS (Edwardsburg, MI) for MHSAA Football Championships and undefeated seasons.

*2018 MLB Managers of the Year (Bob Melvin (Palo Alto, CA Post 375 and 1980 "James F. Daniel Jr. Memorial Sportsmanship Award" at the ALB World Series) and Brian Snitker (Macon, IL)) discuss American Legion Baseball - https://www.legion.org/baseball/243909/legion-baseball-prepared-melvin-and-snitker-success

American Legion notes -

*What do I like about American Legion Baseball? - a few of the reasons -

(1) It is (generally) local - so I have some idea who "these guys" are;

(2) There is a national structure (with rules) that provides an overall vision;

(3) It is not a business - it is just one of many programs the American Legion has chosen to sponsor;

(4) Many programs are "continuous" - they don't follow one group and then fade away;

(5) It is designed to provide a place to play baseball - and a consistent "post season" structure that requires winning games at the local, state, regional and national level.

(6) Many of the "invitational" (June / early July) tournaments are affordable for teams, located to minimize travel and usually have pretty good food!

(7) Schedules (sometimes with a little coaxing or a little hunting) and rosters are generally available - in some areas media coverage is pretty extensive.

(8) People - coaches, managers, umpires, fans, players and parents.

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American Legion Baseball / Michigan - https://www.michiganlegion.org/baseball

American Legion Baseball / Ohio - https://www.ohiolegion.com/programs/baseball/

American Legion Baseball / Ohio dates to remember - https://www.ohiolegion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019-dates-to-remember.pdf

American Legion Baseball / National - https://www.legion.org/baseball/participate

Unofficial Calendar - games, camps, outings, showcases, etc.

Some 2019 dates -

June 6, 2019 -

*Lancaster Post 11 Junior Classic (JR/17u) - Lancaster, OH - https://www.legion.org/baseball/tournaments/invitational/243912/lancaster-post-11-junior-classic

June 7, 2019 -

*24th Annual Miami Valley Veterans Appreciation Tournament (SR) - Troy, OH - https://www.legion.org/baseball/tournaments/invitational/243843/24th-annual-miami-valley-veterans-appreciation-tournament

June 27, 2019 -

*27th Annual Lancaster Post 11 Classic (SR) - Lancaster, OH - https://www.legion.org/baseball/tournaments/invitational/243913/lancaster-post-11-classic-27th-annual

June 28, 2019 -

*Conneaut Post 151 Ohio Bruisers InvitationaTournament (SR) - Jefferson, OH - https://www.legion.org/baseball/tournaments/invitational/243150/conneaut-post-151-ohio-bruisers-invitationatournament

*2019 Stars and Stripes Jr. Legion Tournament (JR/17u) - Troy, OH - https://www.legion.org/baseball/tournaments/invitational/243845/2019-stars-and-stripes-jr-legion-tournament

July 12, 2019 -

*Gopher Classic (SR) - Minnetonka, MN area - https://www.legion.org/baseball/tournaments/invitational/243147/gopher-classic-19u

2018 (not 2019!) web page - http://excelsiorlegionbaseball.pointstreaksites.com/view/excelsior/gopher-classic-4

#OHSAA / Ohio High School Athletic Association 2019 Baseball Calendar -

*February 18, 2019 - First Day of Coaching (33 days prior to 1st game)

*March 23 - Season Begins

*April 29 - Non-Interscholastic Date (players restricted to OHSAA baseball)

*May 5 - OHSAA Tournament Draw

*May 11-18 - OHSAA Sectional Tournament

*May 20-24 - OHSAA District Tournament

*May 30-31 - OHSAA Regional Tournament

*June 6-7 - OHSAA State Semi-Finals in Columbus, OH

*June 8 - OHSAA State Championships in Columbus

*June 15 - Season Ends

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#MHSAA / Michigan High School Athletic Association 2019 Baseball Calendar -

*March 11 - Practice Begins (9 days prior to 1st game)
*March 20 - First Contest (maximum games - 38 + maximum 8 MHSAA playoff games)
*May 28 - June 1 - MHSAA District Tournament (2 or 3 games)

*June 5-8 - MHSAA Regional Tournament (3 games) - https://www.mhsaa.com/News/Press-Releases/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/6732/MHSAA-Representative-Council-Adopts-Baseball-Tournament-Change-at-Fall-Meeting

*June 13-14 - MHSAA Semifinals at Kobs Field (MSU) - East Lansing, MI
*June 15 - MHSAA Championships at Kobs Field (MSU) - East Lansing, MI

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#American Legion Baseball 2019 Calendar -

*January 1 - team registration opens

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*May tbd - American Legion baseball Insurance deadline

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*June 15 - final day for OHSAA and MHSAA baseball seasons

*June tbd - Michigan team roster / registration submitted to Zone (or District)

*June tbd - Michigan Zone submission of member teams to State for final approval

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*July 11-14 - Department of Ohio Junior Legion Tournament - Beavers Field, Lancaster Ohio

*TBD - Michigan American Legion Baseball Zone tournaments (5 Zones)

*TBD - Ohio American Legion Baseball Regional tournaments (8 regions)

*TBD - Michigan American Legion Baseball Class A State tournament

*TBD - Michigan American Legion Baseball Class AA State tournament

*July 30 - Department of Ohio Senior Tournament Showcase Banquet - Lancaster, OH 43130

*July 31 - August 4 - Department of Ohio American Legion Baseball Senior State Championship - Beavers Field, Lancaster OH

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*August 7-11 - American Legion Baseball Regionals -

Region 1 – Shrewsbury, MA

Region 2 – Asheboro, NC

Region 3 – Tampa, FL

Region 4 – Hastings, NE

Region 5 – Charleston, IL

Region 6 – Sioux Falls, SD

Region 7 – Lewiston, ID

Region 8 – Fairfield, CA

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*August 15-20 - American Legion World Series - Shelby, NC

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