08/05/24 SECLMW's unofficial Awards listing for summer 2024

08/05/24 SECLMW's unofficial Awards listing for summer 2024

National then State & local

#Awards - American Legion National Awards -

(I tried to list previous winners from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia & Wisconsin)

*Diamond Baseball Ammerican Legion All-Academic Team -

Description - https://www.legion.org/scholarships/baseball

*2023 selections include -

All-Academic Team Captain: Dylan Provenzano, Barrington, Ill., Post 58

Great Lakes Regional: Caden Oliver, Adrian, Mich., Post 275

*2022 selections include -

Mid-Atlantic: Chad Frazier, Moundsville, W.Va., Post 3

Great Lakes: Gavin Noble, Muncie, Ind., Post 19

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*American Legion Graduate of the Year - 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.

View recipients - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/graduate

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*George W. Rulon Player of the Year - 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.

View recipients - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/player

2009 Tyler Jacobson, Mixtacki-Johnson Post 337, Pulaski, WI

2003 Jared Willis, Post 19, Logan, WV

2002 Ty Henkaline, Post 217, Sidney, OH

2001 Jay Threet, Post 275, Adrian, MI

1998 Chad Opel, Post 199, Edwardsville, IL

1991 Ryan Beeney, Newark Post 85, Newark, OH

1988 Mike Kessler, George Budde Post 507, Cincinnati, OH

1977 William Floyd Schell, South Bend Post 50, South Bend, IN

1967 Ray Lynn Larsen, George W. Benjamin Post 791, Northbrook, IL

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

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

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

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

1953 Charles Lindstrom, Winnetka Post 10, Winnetka, IL

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

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*The American Legion Baseball Slugger - Since 1945, the American Legion has presented a slugger trophy to the player with the highest batting average during national competition.

View recipients - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/batting

2017 Jordan Patty, Midland, Mich. (.529)

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)

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

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

1958 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 - 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.

View recipients - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/bigstick

2009 Kyle O'Boyle, Midland, Mich.
2006 Brady Shoemaker, Terre Haute, Ind. (39)
1988 Scott Hughes, George W. Budde Post 507, Cincinnati (30)
1974 Gregory Allen Tooley, Jenkins Post 254, Rockport, Ind. (22)

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*Dr. Irvin L. "Click" Cowger RBI Memorial Award - 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.

View recipients - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/rbi

2009 Kyle O'Boyle, Midland, Mich.
2006 Brady Shoemaker, Terre Haute, Ind. (18)
1991 Ryan Beeney, Post 85, Newark, Ohio (16)
1988 Scott Hughes, Post 507, Cincinnati (17)

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*Bob Feller Pitching Award - Bob Feller was the first American Legion Baseball alumnus elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. The recipient is the player with the most strikeouts in regional and national competition.

View recipients - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/pitching

2017 Jordan Patty, Midland, MI (19)
2011 Colton Loomis, Midland, MI (35)
2001 Chad Billingsley, Post 300, Napoleaon, Ohio (43)
1988 Scott Klingenbeck, George W. Budde Post 507, Cincinnati (36)

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*James F. Daniel Jr. Memorial Sportsmanship Award - 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.

View recipients - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/sportsmanship

2014 Tanner Gross, Post 165, Midland, MI
2009 Garret Yatch, Midland, Mich.
2006 Brady Shoemaker, Post 346, Terre Haute, Ind.
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.
1958 Scott Seger, Robert E. Bentley Post 50, Cincinnati

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*Jack Williams Memorial Leadership Award - 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.

View recipients - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/leadership

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

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

1977 Manager Mel Machuca, South Bend Post 50, South Bend, Ind.
1977 Coach Bill Barcome, South Bend Post 50, South Bend, Ind.

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#Awards - State & Local -

*Michigan American Legion Baseball Awards -

*American Legion Michigan Player of the Year - Sean Parker (Adrian/MI Post 275 / Adrian HS/MI);

*Robert Turner Award - Nicklas Pantti (Marquette/MI Post 44 / Marquette HS/MI) - Scholarship information - https://michiganlegion.org/wp-content/programs/2024TurnerBaseballScholarship.pdf

*KiKi Cuyler Award (Class AA MVP) - Luke Lacourse (Midland/MI Berryhill Post 165 / Bay City Western HS/MI);

*Hal Newhouser Award (Class A MVP) - Blake Walther (Marquette/MI Post 44 / Munising HS/MI);

*Three Oaks/MI Post 204 -

Three Oaks/MI Post 204 -

*Adrian/MI G. Chandler Bond Post 275 award - Sean Parker (Adrian, MI - Adrian HS)

Adrian/MI G. Chandler Bond Post 275 award - Tristan Hayes (Adrian, MI - Adrian HS)

Adrian/MI G. Chandler Bond Post 275 award - Max Bledsoe (Tecumseh, MI - Tecumseh HS)

Adrian/MI G. Chandler Bond Post 275 award - Miles Frank (Adrian, MI - Madison HS)

Adrian/MI G. Chandler Bond Post 275 award - Nic Shadley (Clinton, MI - Clinton HS)

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*Ohio American Legion Baseball Awards -

*Ohio American Legion Baseball Scholarship (Diamond Sports) -

*2024 ACME scholarship recipients -

Jack Hurst - Archbold/2024 (Lou Brunswick Scholarship - https://acmebaseball.com/brunswick-award)

Collin Feathers - Delphos St Johns/2024

Brady Birkemeier - Liberty Benton/2024

Maxwell Baumstark - Celina/2024

Jackson Kohlreiser - Bath/2024

Camdon Tuttle - Indian Lake/2024

Carter Michel - Ayersville/2024

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*Indiana American Legion Baseball Awards -

*Indiana American Legion Baseball Scholarship (Diamond Sports) -

*A.D. Phillips Sportsmanship Award (Senior State Tournament) -

*Arlie Skelton Memorial Award (coaches / administrators) -

*Joe Kusiak Sportsmanship Award (Junior Legion) -

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*Illinois American Legion Baseball Awards -

*Illinois American Legion Baseball Scholarship (Diamond Sports) -

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*Kentucky American Legion Baseball Awards -

*Kentucky American Legion Baseball Scholarship (Diamond Sports) -

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*West Virginia American Legion Baseball Awards -

*West Virginia American Legion Baseball Scholarship (Diamond Sports) -

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*Wisconsin American Legion Baseball Awards -

*Wisconsin American Legion Baseball Scholarship (Diamond Sports) -

*Wisconsin Schneider-Emanuel American Legion Scholarship -

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*Minnesota American Legion Baseball Awards -

*Wisconsin American Legion Baseball Scholarship (Diamond Sports) -

*DI Senior Fred Wannamaker Outstanding Player Award -

*DI Senior Rob Wassenaar Outstanding Pitcher Award -

*DI Senior Father Moran Team Sportsmanship Award -

*DII Senior Tony Sipe Outstanding Player Award -
*DII Senior Rocky Wedin Team Sportsmanship Award -

*DI Junior Jim Peck Outstanding Player Award -

*DI Junior Ron Nenovich Sportsmanship Award -

*DII Junior Outstanding Player Award -

*DII Junior Sportsmanship Award -

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