Tagged With "American Legion"
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17U & 19u players need for 2010 summer
Looking to fill needs for the 17u & 18u teams for our summer season. 17u team is defending their Fox Valley league title from last year. 19u team is looking to build on the group that is moving up from that 17u team last year. We are an American...
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6th Annual Firecraker Invite
We are hosting our 6th annual Firecracker Invite this year. Starting Thursday July 1th and ending Sunday July 4th @ Plainfield Central H.S. We will be cutting off the entry once we have reached 8 Paid teams at each division. We have a 17 u division...
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Watch how Shelby, NC became home to Legion World Series
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAqyLAJ0vaY
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Junior Legion State Tournament Schedule
Wednesday August 13 1 10 am District 3 Post 75 Gloucester Won vs District 11.Post 284 Pirates 2 1:00 pm 2 District 2 Post 280 Smith Won vs.District 11 Post 137 South Richmond 3 5:00 pm District 9 Roanoake vs....
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What leagues/teams do seniors that have just graduated from highschool play for during the summer before their freshman year in college?
What kind of teams or leagues do players that have just graduated highschool and are going to attend college in the fall play in the summer? Do they just do legion or travel ball or is there a different league that players do instead. I know in...
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Pitching stride over 100% for 2017?
Disclaimer: I'm new to the world of pitching. My 2017 has played baseball since age 3, but rarely pitched. He's always loved to run so he played every position other than pitcher or catcher - a true utility player. He started...
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Why would my son want to play American Legion Baseball?
Interesting perspective. http://www.otbaseball.org/why-would-my-son-want-to-play-legion-baseball/
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Coach O'Connor was @ Legion baseball game in Winchester
Chk it ... Coach O'Connor made a trip up after UVA camp today to catch a Winchester Post 21 American Legion baseball game. How 'bout that! Stayed the whole game. A couple of kids were seen in the 4A state playoffs and were...
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Not having a good season.
My son is a 2015 grad. He is a catcher and LF when not catching with a strong bat. He has played Legion travel ball since we has 11 years old and joined the Senior team last season as a 15 year old. Batted just under 400 for the season and...
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VA Legion State tourney July 28-Aug 2 @ Fireman's Field Purcellville
Just wanted to share what teams will be competing in the 2014 VA ALB State tourney in Purcellville @ Fireman's field in Loudoun County starting July 28 and running through August 2nd. Fireman's field physical address is the following:...
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double & triple set w/front foot--why not a balk?
I have a balk question. Rules set-- 1. OBR (for example, Legion) 2. Fed (HS) The video below show MLB's Sammy Gervacio. Some opposing pitchers have done this against our team during the past couple of years. It wasn't balked....
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American Legion Cutoff Age
Forgive me for asking what should be a fairly easy answer to find but I'm just not clear on the eligibility for American Legion Baseball. That said, Will a College freshman who is actually 18 at the moment be able to play American Legion...
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Ames Street Bash (Omaha, NE): Seeking HS teams
American Legion Baseball Tourney June 5-7th in Omaha, NE Hosted by Omaha Central and Omaha North High Schools Seeking 7 games for Senior Legion (19u) Seeking 3 teams for Junior Legion (17u) Four games guaranteed with nice fields...
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refund for player not joining team
Just wanted to get some feedback on this. My son went to a few tryouts for a local legion team Before he went to a practice the coach requested $550 as a fee which I paid. Son decided after second tryout that based upon the game schedule...
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Summer Teams?
Hi all this will be my first post here on HSbaseball and I have a question for you all that has been weighing on my mind. I am a 2017 and have been playing on my towns American Legion Junior Varsity (U17) team the past two summers. I have done well in...
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60-yard dash speed, recruiting
HS senior runs a 6.6, will likely be faster by end of winter track season; singles/doubles hitter, a little over .400 during legion and travel ball seasons; National Honor Society member, etc. Great showcase performances, but having trouble getting...
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Help me keep perspective
I have been a reader of hsbbweb for quite a while now. I have gained vast knowledge of many things from this website. I am having a hard time with the politics in our small town of 15,000. The baseball system is run by a certain...
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Dad agent: Losing control of the situation
I was prompted to start this thread based on some other threads that seem to be prevalent in the past year. I'm pro travel. Let's say I'm pro sensible travel choices based on the age and ability of the player. But I believe there's a problem travel...
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American Legion Eligibility for a College Player
My son is finishing his freshman year at a D1 college program. His only 18 and will turn 19 in June of this year (2014). There is no American Legion team in our county. But there is one very close. Is he still eligible to play...
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Fun in the Sun Tournament pairings.
Championship will be teams seeded 1-6 at Logan.Consolation at SIUC 7-12 seeding.Challenge Tourney at Carterville 13-18 seeds.Challenge Tourney 2 at Herrin 19-24 seeds.Challenge Tourney 3 at Carbondale 25-30 seeds.Friday July 7th:Logan1-4, 5-6, 7-8,...
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Les Bangs
Les Bangs a long time local baseball coach passed away on Saturday. On friday afternoon in his capacity as assistant baseball coach at Greenbrier Christian Academy less was hitting fungos as he has for over half a century when he collapsed on the...
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Cincinnati Reds Tryout Camp: Camden HS, Camden, SC
Cincinnati Reds: Camden HSCincinnati Reds (south carolina tryouts)June 11, 200610:00 AMCamden High School, 1022 Ehrenclou Drive,Camden, SC 29020 DIRECTIONSFrom Columbia, South Carolina:Take I-20 towards Florence, SC and get off on Exit #98 (US - 521...
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Cincinnati Reds Tryout Camp: Camden HS, SC
Cincinnati Reds: Camden HSCincinnati Reds (south carolina tryouts)June 11, 200610:00 AMCamden High School, 1022 Ehrenclou Drive,Camden, SC 29020 DIRECTIONSFrom Columbia, South Carolina:Take I-20 towards Florence, SC and get off on Exit #98 (US - 521...
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Why does American Legion use OBR rules?
Just curious. we're playing American Legion ball this summer. Most of my kids are freshman. They play fed rules in HS, and now have to go back to OBR for Legion.Its not a big deal, but Why is that??
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What to pack?
Hello everyone, Well, my Freshman son's first high school season is over! He had such a good season, getting plenty of pitching experience, and lots of time at 1st base. We're now having a great time watching the schools Varsity team, which has...
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Looking for 18/19 and under summer team....
I'm presently looking for an 18/19 and under summer team (American Legion A ) in the seminole/orange county area.OFClass 2006 Oviedo H.S.Committed to DBCC
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Summer Travel vs. Amer Legion ball
I'd like to hear some opinions on the quality of baseball played in the Amer Legion leagues vs. Summer Travel Teams?
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Squeezing recruiting timeline
My son is a junior in HS and this is his 2nd year at starting in CF and pitching on the varsity level. I had trouble getting him interested in showcasing last fall. I am hearing that he still has plenty of time and that he can showcase this coming...
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American Legion Tryouts
Post 1080 will be holding their tryouts fro the 2006 season on April 9th from 1-6pm @ renwick park. The participants must attend one of the following schools.Plainfield SouthPlainfield CentralPlainfield NorthJoliet CatholicCoal CityIf interested...
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Legion - C team
My son will be trying out for Legion ball this summer. We have a choice of 3 schools in our district. I would like to talk with the coaches before my son picks a team to try out for. Anyone know how to get in touch with coaches? My son has been...
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Leagues
Most of you guys probably play on your high school teams but I was wondering if any of you think that playing on an AAU team or an American Legion team is better than playing school ball. I play High school, AAU, and maybe American legion and so far...
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Legion vs. Travel Team
I am interested in finding out opinions regarding the level of exposure that a player would receive on a summer legion team vs. a summer travel team.My coach says that a player will get all the exposure they need by playing on a certain legion team....
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Cincinnati Reds (south carolina) Tryout Camps
The Cincinnati Reds Baseball Club will hold an open tryout camp on June 12, 2006 at USC-Aiken (Aiken, SC . Registeration starts at 5PM and the tryout camp starts at 6pm.DIRECTIONS:Take I-20 to Exit 18 (the first Aiken exit, Highway 19). Turn right...
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Legion vs. AAU
I have just discovered this wonderful site and have been learning so much! I have a question that perhaps others have experience with. I have two sons, a freshman and sophmore, who play vasity baseball. They are also on a very good travel AAU team....
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14 year old in the 80s
I live up in New England and I throw mid 70s but when I played another New Hampshire AAU team there was a 14 year old player who was about 6'2" and threw low 80s. That was early in the season. Then in the fall we played him again and he was only...
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return on investment
I posted a question earlier about AAU vs. Legion. What very thought provoking responses! One point that was made is the very real consideration of return on investment. Last year I had two sons on two different AAU teams. I am estimating (for...
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The Cincinnati Reds (SOUTH CAROLINA) Tryout Camp
The Cincinnati Reds Baseball Club will hold an open tryout camp on June 12, 2006 at USC-Aiken (Aiken, SC . Registeration starts at 5PM and the tryout camp starts at 6pm.DIRECTIONS:Take I-20 to Exit 18 (the first Aiken exit, Highway 19). Turn right...
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Cincinnati Reds(GEORGIA) Tryout Camp
Cincinnati Reds (Georgia) Tryout CampThe Cincinnati Reds Baseball Club will hold an open tryout camp on June 13, 2006 at The Walker HS in Marietta, GA. Registeration starts at 9:00 AM and the tryout camp starts at 10:00 AM.DIRECTIONS TO THE WALKER...
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new pitching coach
My son through HS and in Legion has had coaching and pitching lessons from an ex major league pitcher and his mechanics have always been good. Now that my son is in college the pitching coach there is trying to change his mechanics. My son is...
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Summer Games
Lynnhaven's 19U team is still looking for some extra games against some competitive teams.....we will play Adult Teams, Collegiate Teams, Legion Teams.....If you are interested email me at saipanwarrior@yahoo.com.
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Is it too soon to start discussion about Summer Baseball?
Who looks to be the top teams in Legion? I know the Concord Big Blue and Central Orange are both strong again. Underwood is running the NH Storm program and rumors are that NEAAU is running what they call a prospect league, I have my doubts about...
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American Legion Baseball
Can someone please fill me in on American Legion baseball? Who is eligible to play, maximum age or player level, how teams are chosen, level of play, etc. I don't know anything about this level of baseball. Thank you.
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Hello NE (especially NH) from Tournament of Stars in NC
Bryce Harper story belowMike Montvilles dad here in sunny 85 degree Cary, NC. I have been following your discussion about summer baseball, Babe Ruth, Legion etc. I agree the level of play has not been good in NH. The legion baseball at the state...
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Blue-Gray and Top96 Showcases
Anyone have experience with these showcase events? Positive or negative? Is it a must do to get your name out there or will HS and Legion performances provide more valuable exposure?
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How to improve the quality of NH Baseball
There has been some discussion on this message board that basically suggests the only way for NH players to improve is to send them to other states. This is my take on how to improve the overall quality of baseball played here in New Hampshire. Please...
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Great new site for recruting...unique idea.
As an American Legion coach in North Carolina, I am tired or seeing kids not getting the opportunity to play at the next level as much as they should. I talked to a college coach friend of mine and he told me of a new website he was using for...
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Top Illinois Summer Teams
I have always been more of a Legion guy, but I have been watching some of these summer league travel teams and it got me wondering who are some of the top summer league teams in Illinois?
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Is it too soon to start a discussion about Fall Baseball?
Obviously I know about the Showcase League (www.nhbaseball.org), but where is everyone else playing fall baseball this season? Has anyone started to think ahead for that or are we all focusing on Legion/Sr. Babe/AAU/ GSBA Wood Bat/ Etc?
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American Legion District 2 Results
Post 280 (Indian River) - 7 (WP Will Health CG)Post 327 (Norfolk) - 1Post 204 (First Colonial) - 4Post 60 (Norfolk) -2
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CV Sting Try-out Info
STING BASEBALL TRYOUTS The Central Virginia Sting baseball organization is pleased to announce it will conduct team tryouts for it's tenth season on Saturday August 22 at 1 PM (rain date will be the following day) at the Culpeper American Legion...