Delaware American Legion Baseball
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2009 Team Standings
reported games thru 7/26
2009 Team Standings
reported games thru 7/26
(Division win/loss, league win/loss.)
North:+R.C. Dupont Post 18 (7-5, 16-12)
Delaware Post 1 (6-6, 13-15)
Delvets (6-6, 11-15)
Durney Post 27 (5-7, 11-17)
Central:
+Middletown Post 25 (9-3, 21-7)
Post 10 Newark (8-4, 15-11)
Stahl Post 30 (6-6, 20-7)
VFW Post 3420 (1-11, 5-21)
South:
+Fox Post 2 (9-3, 19-8)
Post 28 Warriors (7-4, 18-10)
Post 6 Patriots (3-7, 6-18)
Milford Post 3 (2-7, 4-18)*
* Unfinished Games Remaining
** based on Tiebreaker
+ Clinched Division
[2009 Schedule & Final Results]
[Game Scores by Team]
[Score Reporting]
2009 Weekly Results:
Week 1 (6/4-12)
Week 2 (6/14-6/19)
Week 3 (6/21-6/26)
Week 4 (6/28-7/3)
Week 5 (7/4-7/10)
Week 6 (7/12-7/17)
Week 7 (7/19-7/25)
Week 8 (7/26-7/31)
2009 StateTournament
Week 2 (6/14-6/19)
Week 3 (6/21-6/26)
Week 4 (6/28-7/3)
Week 5 (7/4-7/10)
Week 6 (7/12-7/17)
Week 7 (7/19-7/25)
Week 8 (7/26-7/31)
2009 StateTournament
Standings for State Tournament seeding
The Winners of each of the 3 divisions will automatically receive one of the top 3 seeds
based on their respective point totals, The next five teams will be chose by overall points and seeded by total points earned.
Delware Legion Baseball Links
Recruiting Zone Map
Delaware American Legion Baseball Alumni Page
A Brief History of American Legion Baseball in Delaware
Delaware American Legion Baseball Alumni Page
A Brief History of American Legion Baseball in Delaware
Delaware American Legion Baseball Committee:
Roy S Lamberton, Chmn
Bob Stevens
Ken Roberts
Stan Bradley
Dennis Cini
Official American Legion Baseball Website
American Legion Emblem Sales
Starting a New Team
A Brief History of Legion Baseball
The American Legion Website
The Delaware Baseball Coach's Assn (DBCA)
Roy S Lamberton, Chmn
Bob Stevens
Ken Roberts
Stan Bradley
Dennis Cini
The American Legion Baseball program in Delaware is overseen by a 6 person committee
of American Legion members. The committee has three former State chairmen as members
More American Legion Baseball Links:
American Legion Emblem Sales
Starting a New Team
A Brief History of Legion Baseball
The American Legion Website
Winter Meeting - Feb 18th
and we're headed to a new location - the Post 25 building in downtown Odessa. Here's a link to the Google MapWe'll have instructions for the new registration system, a "straw man schedule," and information on possible new teams. Mark V will also like to discuss the Firecracker Showcase scheduled for July 4th weekend.
Every team that expects to play in 2010 should have someone from the team attend. Legionaires who also are interested in Legion Baseball are invited to attend.
Yes, its 2010 already.... and here's a sobering thought...
By this time in June - in 4 months, we'll be into our 2nd week of baseball playing game on this field (Seaford HS - Home of the Patriots)
Merrill Yocum steps down
Former State Baseball Committee Chairman and present committee member Merrill Yocum has resigned from the committee citing personal and work conflicts.
Merrill stepped into the chairmanship of American Legion Baseball in 2006 following a serious illness to then chairman Bobby Stevens. He served as chairman for one year, ran two state tournaments (2005-06), and is one of those who worked tirelessly to get the Delaware Program operating strictly within the rules and guidelines of the National program.
"A former umpire, Merrill's knowledge of the game, and the operation of tournaments was a big reason our last three state tournaments ran so well," said State Chairman Roy Lamberton. "He will be missed."
The resignation leaves an opening on the Delaware American Legion Baseball Committee - any active American Legion members interested in the position should contact the chairman - Roy S Lamberton at albaseball@delegion.org
Upcoming Events:
Every team must register on the new American Legion Baseball Site: http://www.legion.org/baseball.
The new site has team schedules, roster information and insurance sign
up sections. The plan is to reduce the amount of paperwork required for
teams.July 4th Weekend:
First State Regional Fire Cracker 4th of July Baseball Tournament:
Here are the details:
- 12 Team pool play – Top 8 Teams will qualify for Single elimination bracket play. Delaware American Legion Rules-
- Players aged 19 and Under (per Legion Rules)
- (Each Team to provide 1 dozen Legion balls)
Registration Form (link here) should be sent by Feb 15th to:
Mark Vietri at mvietri@comcast.net
Legion Baseball Loses One of our Family
The Manager of Delvets Post 1
Stanley (Stan) W. Witkowski, Jr,
died suddenly and was laid to rest Saturday, October 10,
died suddenly and was laid to rest Saturday, October 10,
Stahl Post 30 wins State Championship
Stahl Post 30 hangs on to beat Fox Post II - 4-3Stahl's Dan Geyeski named Best Pitcher - 2-0 in the tournament, 2.22 ERA 22 K's
Pitched a 6 hitter with 9 Strikeouts in the final, earlier in the week pitched a 1 hitter with 13 strikeouts to beat Post 25 Middletown.
Fox Post 2's Derrick Parker wins Donald Kimsey Award as top position player.
Had a .484 batting average with 4 doubles. Scored 9 runs - drove in 9 more. 100% fielding including 2 outfield assists in the tournament.
Link to Stahl Post 30's Stats for the tournament
Post 25's Eric Husni Named Scholarship Winner
This exerpt from his letter of recommendation says it all:
... While attending Middletown High School, he regularly worked with
learning-disabled students, and performed other community service as part of his
membership in the National Honor Society. He ranked 85 in a class of 558
graduating students. Eric also assisted seniors at local retirement facilities,
has participated in charitable events such as the MS Walk and the Relay for
Life, and continues to work with younger kids during the summer at the Cecil
College youth baseball camp. In addition, he also works a part-time job.
Eric will attend Cecil College (Northeast, Maryland) in September where he will play
baseball in the fall and spring, then return to our Post 25 team for his final
year of eligibility with American Legion Baseball. I know he will bring
the same values to his college team, as he brings to ours. Whether it’s
practices, pre-game, game, or post-game, Eric’s attitude is always exemplary.
He is a role model to the other players with his quiet demeanor, and
lead-by-example attitude. In the face of disagreements or bantering, Eric
always takes the high road to smooth over such situations, which is a credit to
the team, and a testimony to his maturity.
Congratualtions to Eric - he was an easy choice from among some outstanding candidates!
The Delaware American Legion recommends one player from the league for this award, given by the National American Legion
2010 Season Player Eligibility: ALB competition in 2010 is open only to players born on or after January 1, 1991. Clarification - Any player born in 1990 is NOT eligible to play ALB. Players in college who meet our age deadline shall be eligible for the 2010 season. Players in college must play for previous Legion team.
Previous Week's Stories: Week 1 Week2 Week3 Week 4
Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8
2009 State Championship Recap
For the record:
2009 Master Schedule -- 2009 Schedule by Team
Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8
2009 State Championship Recap
For the record:
2009 Master Schedule -- 2009 Schedule by Team
Here is the Official Recruiting Zone Map for 2010 New Opportunity to Reach Legion Players:
You've probably noticed that we now have advertising on this site. If you want to reach out to the more than 1,000 people involved in American Legion Baseball, consider placing an ad with us.
Contact: Roy Lamberton - albaseball@delegion.org
We've Updated our History and Alumni
You can find a short history of the Delaware and American Legion
Baseball history at our "history" site. We've also updated the list of
Legion Baseball Alumni. You'll be amazed at who has played Legion
Baseball in Delaware.Follow the Links to: History and Alumni
2010 Team Information
With Rosters and Contact Information:| North |
Central |
South |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Post 1, Wilmington Dennis Cini |
Joseph B. Stahl Post 30, Wilmington - New Castle Bob Anderson |
Fox Post 2, Dover Zach Carter |
| R.C. DuPont Post 18 Aviators, Claymont Rich Cooper |
O'Daniel Post 10, Newark Diamondbacks Eric Bentley |
Post 3 Delaware Red Sox, Milford Dave Michael |
| Delvets Post 1, Wilmington Rob McKinley |
Middletown Post 25 Firehawks Bill Alexander |
Post 6 Patriots, Seaford Steve Hearn |
| Charles F. Durney Post 27, Bob Manelski |
VFW Post 3420 (Christiana) Larry Bianchino |
Post 28 Sussex East Warriors, Millsboro Jodi Sweetman |
Delaware American Legion Baseball State Tournament - Location TBA - (The Committee has 3 locations to consider - will announce 2010 location the week of Feb 1st) July 27-Aug 1, 2010
American Legion Baseball Mid Atlantic Regional West Lawn, PA,
August 5-9, 2010
2009 Delaware American Legion Baseball Scholarship
The
American Legion Baseball Scholarship is an annual award by the National
American Legion Americanism Commission to a baseball player in each
department who demonstrates outstanding leadership, scholarship, character and
citizenship, and who has a demonstrated need for funding to continue
their education beyond high school. Players are nominated by
their respective team managers in June, and the winner is selected by the
Department Baseball Committee each July.
Prior Winners:
2009 - Eric Husni - Post 25
2008 - Timothy Hopkins Post 3
2007 - Corey Phelan Stahl Post 30
American Legion 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 in victory;
Keep a sound soul;
A clean mind;
And a Healthy body
Keep Faith with my teammates;
Keep my temper;
Keep myself fit;
Keep a Stout heart in defeat;
Keep my pride under in victory;
Keep a sound soul;
A clean mind;
And a Healthy body
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