Legion Baseball

American Legion Baseball Started in 1925

Each year nearly 100,000 young men participate in American Legion Baseball, the nation’s oldest, and most-respected nationwide baseball program. Through American Legion Post sponsorship in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, these young men learn practical lessons in sportsmanship and citizenship. the tremendous success and longevity of American Legion Baseball would not be possible without the support of hard working American Legion members in your local communities.

Many present and former Major League Baseball players were members of American Legion Baseball clubs as teenagers. Did you know Bob Gibson, Johnny Bench, Gaylord Perry and Mark McGwire all started their organized baseball careers as members of American Legion ball clubs? When Hall of Famer Stan “the Man” Musial was asked about his American Legion Baseball playing memories, he said, “I was proud to wear the American Legion uniform because it was the first uniform I had. American Legion has supported baseball many years and they have an outstanding program for our young players.”

For additional information contact Department Headquarters at 717-730-9100

State Baseball Champions

2009 State Baseball Champions Boyerstown Bears

Front Row (Seated left to right): Josh Schnell, Ben Skean, Dane Hiryak, Steve Price, Chris Werner, Andrew Gehringer

Middle Row (left to right): Nate Schnell, Ryan Schwager, Travis Kreitz, Ryan Zakszeski, Aaron Wilkins, Brock Hallman, Garland Fisher (Trainer)

Back Row (Standing left to right): Pete Hiryak (Assistant Coach), Matt Matlack (Assistant Coach), Jeff Pinder (Assistant Coach), Bryer Eshbach, Ethan Moser, John Murrow, Brandon Sullivan, Paul Mills, Taras Letnaunchyn, Craig Eddinger (Assistant Head Coach), Rick Moatz (Head Coach)