December 20, 2022
Registration and winter workouts
For past players registered ctlegionball
look for 2023 form 2 parents registered please
winter Workouts begin Sunday January 8
questions email Dave Farr dfarralbb@ aol.com
please read paragraph below for residence and ages
2023 we have a few openings
ages as of 2023
u15u17u19
may have u13 you can be 14 after April 30
Parents must live in Bloomfield, Suffield, Windsor, Windsor Locks
try-outs
Saturday November 5.
11 at Veterans Memorial Field
for registration info contact Dave Farr
Fallball
For players born 2004-2010. If interested contact Dave Farr
dfarralbb@aol.com or text 860-819-0992
Upcoming 2022 Season, players whose parents live in Bloomfield, Suffield, Windsor, or Windsor Locks,born between 2003-2009 are eligible.for registation info contact Dave Farr, dfarralbb@aol.com, or text 860-819-0992
2021 U19 Connecticut State American Legion Champions
NCL u19 wins the state championsip
At Muzzy Field in Bristol, NCL defeated Fairfield 3-0.
A big turning point with the score tied 0-0, NCL left fielder Tyler Ruff threw the potential tying run out at the plate. Then NCL bats came alivescoring 3 runs. Hunter DeMarco singled in one and Ry Barthel knocked in 2. Claudio Santaniello did the rest throwing a compete game shut-out.
2022 season:
Players who parents live in Bloomfield, Suffield, Windsor, or Windsor Locks adnd were born from 2003-2009 and are interested in playing in the summer, contact Dave Farr, dfarralbb@aol.com. There are 3 teams for the summer.
Alumni News:
Robbie Hitt who pitched in double AA baseball is being honored by the state baseball committee at the Aqua Turf on Friday January 7. For more iformation go to the ctlegionbaseball website.
Winter workouts at Dixon's Performance Center
The winter.workouts were the start of something big
congrats to U19 state champs
Fallball2021
players born 2007-2009, 2005,2006, and 2003,2004
are elgible, for info contact Dave Farr dfarralbb@aol.com
Alumni Watch-June 2021
Aaron Civale first major league pitcher to win 10 games this season
players born 2006-2008 whose parents reside in Bloomfield, Suffield, Windsor Locks interested in playing spring, summer, or fall contact Dave Farr dfarralbb@ aol.com
April News
congrats to Issac Rosario as he will continue to play baseball at Middlebury College.
Alumni watch
congrats to Nick Kruezer playing with Holyoke Community College.
April 2021- Aaron Civale in his third season with the Indians won his first start.
2014 Alum Aaron Civale is in his second major league season with the Clevleand Indian.In 8 starts Civale is 3-4 with a 3.63 E.R.A.
The summer season of Covid baseball
The term of American Legion baseball was dropped and our team like many joined the CT Elite Baseball. Only the name changed as teams were the same.Under Coach Ariel Rosario NCL placed first and was the number one seed in the 8 team tournament. Thely lost the championship to RCP 3-2. Congrats on a great season!
Post 36 Post 59 Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Sunday March 8
Senior Center Windsor Locks
doors open at 5 raffles
Adults $10
Children under 12 $6
ticket info contact Dave Farr dfarralbb@aol.com
January 6, 2020
looking for a place to play competitive baseball
summer ages 2020
u15 born 2005-2007
u17 born 2003-2004
u19 born 2001-2002
fall ages
u15 born 2006-2008
u17 born 2004-2005
u19 born 2002-2003
spring 2020
u15 born 2005-2007
Some reasons to play for Post 36 Post 59
low fees
8-10 games i spring, 25-30 games in summer, 12-15 games in fall
90 percent summer home games during the week played under the lights
In addition in summer 4 other teams have lights
In summer play 1 game at Dunkin Donuts Park
u19 playing in tournament in Providence-location varies year to year
Under former head coach Rusty Mattensen(now an advisor) in 12 years almost 40 players played college baseball. 7 played D1
5 of his players drafted, 2 currently playing in minors, one playing in majors(Aaron Civale)
Players whose parents reside in Windsor Locks, Windsor, Suffield, and Bloomfield are eligible
Interested players should contact Dave Farr-GM dfarralbb@aol.com
January 5,2020
Aaron Civale has been selected as Connecticut American legion picture of the year. He will be honored Friday January 10 as Dept of Connecticut Baseball Annual Hot Stove Dinner at the Aqua Turf. For more details go to Ct American Legion baseball website and scroll down for the article.
August 30,2019
Good news for Alumni pitchers. Aaron Civale won his second major league start for The Indians. His record is 2-3 with an E.R.A. of under 2. He has started 6 games and each start has been quality.
Robbie Hitt continues his good relief pitching.His last 3 starts 6 scoreless innings.
Jack Patterson just came off the IR. He pitched 3 scoreless innings.
Fallball try-outs for players born in 2001, 2002,2003, and 2004.
Wednesday August 21st and Thursday August 22 6pm at Veterans Memorial Park. All new players must fill out form 2
on Connecticut American Legionwebsite.
Scroll down to read about our Alumni
August 16, 2019
Aaron Civale lost to Yankees 3-2. Aaron record is 1-2.
He has allowed 4earned runs in 24 innings.
Robbie Hitt pitched a scoreless inning on Thursday.
His ERA for the summer is 2.92.
August 13,2019
Aaron Civale after 3 starts with Cleveland Indians is 1-1.
He has allowed 2 runs in 18 innings.
Recently Jack Patterson won his first game with Double A
Tennessee Smokies. His over-all record at 3 levels this year
is 8-1. His E.R.A is 1.76
August 4,2019
Great Alumni News
Aaron Civale will get his second major league start tomorrow!
Jack Patterson get his second promotion this year moving up to Double A Tennessee Smokies
Good luck to both!
June 30, 2019
Congratulations to Erik Romero, Isaac Rosario, and Claudio Santaniello for being nominated to play in Futures All-Star Game on Tuesday July 2, 2019 at 10 am at CCSU. Typically there are 40 college coaches in attendance.
Congratulations to Aaron Civale
June 23,2019
Aaron has promoted to triple A Columbus. He is a pitcher in Cleveland Organization. Civale in his major league debut, earned his first win over Detroit allowing 0 runs in 6 innings.
June 22, 2019 Future update
Aaron promoted to Cleveland pitching against Detroit today!
2019 Tryouts
U-15 Players born in 2004, 2005, 2006
Thursday 5:45 Windsor Locks High School
Friday 5:45 Oliver Ellsworth
Saturday 3:30 Windsor Locks High School
U-17 Players born in 2002, 2003
Friday 5:45 Windsor Locks High School
Saturday 5:30 Veteran Memorial Park
U-19 Players born in 2000, 2001
Friday 6:00 Veterans Memorial Park
Saturday 2:-5:00 Veteran's Memorial Park
Players born in 2002 may also attend the U-19 tryouts.
All players must fill out Form 2. Go to CT American Legion Baseball website to get Form 2.
? Contact Dave Farr 860-819-0992
A new Beginning
Windsor Locks Post 36 has merged with Windsor Post 59
What does that mean
Roster spots are available for players whose parents live in
- Bloomfield
- Windsor
- Suffield
- Windsor Locks
East Windsor players who previously played for Windsor Locks Post 36 may also return
New East Windsor players must play for South Windsor.
JLM Catering-next to Days Inn or at the ball park
HotDogs&Assorted Sandwiches
catering info call Linda 860-758-4258
Alumni News
2016
Aaron Civale continues to impress coaches and scouts with his pitching.
Civale started his breakout season against the Ed Sox last spring pitching for Northeastern
against the Red Sox in Fort Meyers, Fla, in February when he recorded 4 strikeouts in two innings. His strikeout victims included David Ortiz, Hanley Ramirez, Mike Napoli, and Xander Bogerts.
Northeastern coach Mike Glavine(brother of Hall of Famer Tom Glavine) leaned on Civale to get his team out of a number of difficult situations. He responded with a 7-2 record and 3.24 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 41 2/3 innings.
Civale continued his impressive pitching in the Cape Cod League. He was named New England's top prospect after a summer where he posted a 0.36 ERA with 5 saves and 30 strikeouts. in 27 innings with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks.
As he enters his junior year at Northeastern he is expected to be a first or second round draft pick.
Source of information New England Baseball Journal
Josh Browne signing University of Hartford April 5,2018
6/6/2018
Jack Patterson (2014) selected by Chicago Cubs in yesterday's
draft. Jack pitched for Byrant University. A highlight for Jack's legion career, in his junior year in state tournament in Muzzy Field Bristol he struck out 16 batters. Good luck Jack!
rCongrats to Josh Browne going to University of Hartford.Josh in the spring was All-conference and All-State.Good luck Josh!
Great News March 31,2018 Aaron Civale Post 36 promotes to Akron Double A
Hopefully he pitches in Hart ford in May
Please contact Rusty Mattesen (860-463-5191) if interested in playing summer baseball
SEPTEMBER 13,2017
GREAT News
Aaron Civale Post 36 (class of 2013) continues to impress,11-2 @Lynchburg Hills Cats
He had a 2,59 E.R.A .He hopes to piching at A A OR Triple A
Next year.
June 14,2017
Great News! Robbie Hitt(class of 2014) drafted by Milwaukee Brewers! Congrats Robbie and Good Luck!
July 15, 2017
Post 36 lost its first ournament game 2-1 to Niantic. Ryan Robidoux again pitched great but his defense let him down with 2 costly errors in the 6th inning. The season was a great success. Many players exceeded coach'es expectations on the pitching mound.Ryan Robidoux had an outstanding pitching season, but he wasnt alone.Aran Gillette Alan Eheander, Joe Woodbury,Claudio Santaneniello, and Zach Heim all contributed to help make our staff good.Let's not forget Aaron Marquis in his final season beating first place Tolland twice. Lastly Alex Honey 2-0 before an injury sidelined him. The pitching looks formidable for next year.
July11,2017
Once again, Post 36 defeated first place Tolland, 4-2. Aaron Marquis threw a complete game victory defeating Tolland for the second time this year. Aaron was aided by great defense as Post 36 turned 3 double plays and did not commit an error.
Josh Browne, Zac Heim , and Ryan Robidoux had 2 hits each.
In the second inning Aran Gillette reached on a fielder's choice and scored on Ryan Robidoux rbi single.In the fourth John Leahu walked Josh Browne singled, and Ryan Robidoux came through with another RBI single. With the scored tied in the fifth,Zac Heim tripled, an intentional walk to Alan Eheander and Jonah Berrien hit a sacrific fly. An insurance run was added in the seventh, Zac Heim singles, Alan Eheander singled, and Jonah Berrien laid down a 2 strike squeeze bunt to score Heim.
July 10, 2017
Post 36 lost for the second time in a row to Manchester 2-1.The post was held to only one hit.
July9th,2017
Post 36 clinched a play-off victory behind the continued good pitching of Ryan Robidoux.They defeated East Hartford 3-0. Robidoux won this 5th game throwing a 3 hitter.
July7th,2017
Post 36 in one of the most exciting games of the year defeated East Hartord 2-1. Alan Eheander picked up tehwin going 61/3 innings,Ryan Robidoux picked up the win escaping a baseleaded jam. In top of 7th Josh Browne led off with an infield single.Aaron Gillette's bunt moved Browne to third.Browne scored on a wild throw.
July 6,2017
On bad inning cost Post 36 as South Windsor scored 11 runs in the third in winning 11-0 over Post 36.
July 1, 2017
Post 36 defeated Enfield for the first time this season 3-2 behind the continued good pitching of Ryan Robidoux as he won his second game of the week.Ryan had a no-hitter going into 7th inning.
June 28, 2017
Windsor and Post 36 played to a 2-2 tie in 9 innngs in a game stopped by the curfew.
The game was tied 1-1 in regulation. Windsor took the lead in teh eight only to see Post 36 tie the score 2-2.
June 26 2017
Post 36 lost to Manchester 2-1
June 25, 2017
Post 36 split a double header with Ellington.In the first game
Post 36 trailed 4-0, scored 3 runs then tied it in the fifth. They went ahead 5-4 in the sixth only to see Ellington tie it with a two out single.Ellington scored 2 in the 9th to win the game. In the nigth cap it was a pitching duel. Ryan Robidoux pitched a complete game win.The score was tied 1-1 entering the bottom of the seventh. Zac Heim led off with a double Alan Eheander sacrificed him to third, Jonah Berrien single won the game.
In 2017 League opener Alex Honey shut out Windsor 4-0.Alex spread out 8 hits.Honey struck out 7 batters.Post 36 played errorless ball behind him.Zach Heim led the offense with 3 hits. Post 36 score one in first as Zach Heim singles and Joe Woodbury singled him in with 2 outs.Post 36 broke g a close game open with 3 runs in the seventh.John Leahy singled Ryan Robidoux walked Aran Gillette had a bunt single.Zach Heim singled in 2 runs and Alan Eheander had a sacrifce fly.
In a rematch with Windsor,Post 36 took an early 3-0 lead only to see Windsor rally and take a 6-3 lead entering the 6th inning.In the 6th Aaron Marquis walked, went to third on a double by Jonah Berrien.Joe Woodbury's single make it 6-4. Josh Browne infield out to short scored Jonah..Aran Gillette sacrifce fly to right tied the score.In the seventh Zach Heim led off with a single stole second, went to third on a pass ball..Aaron Marquis sacrifice fly to center scored Heim with the winning run. Aran Gillette pitched a scoreless 5th and Ryan Robidoux pitched a scoreless 6th and seventh to get the win. Jonah Berrien had 3 hits to pace Post 36 offense.
Aaron Marquis pitched a complete game win over 1st place Tolland 4-1.In the third John Leahy knocked in the first run with an Rbi single.In the fifth inning Post 36 pushed the lead to 4-0.Zach Heim singled and scored on Jonah Berrien double. Jonah later scored on Ryan Robidoux two out single.Marquis allowed a run in the 6th inning and escaped trouble in the seventh to preserve the win. Post 36 played errorless ball.
Alex Honey pitched Post 36 to another victory as they defeated South Windsor 4-3 to stay in first place. Honey pitched a complete game 5 hitter striking out 11 hitters as he won his second game of the year.Alan Eheander had 3 hits. Aran Gillette had 2 hits, John Leahy had a bases loaded single in the first to knock in 2 runs. Zach Heim scored the winning run.
The formula is simple, the execution is difficult. Good pitching, good defense, and timely hitting can lead to many victories. Once again Post 36 won a one run game.Zach Heim, lead off the game with a double scoring on Jonah Berrien's single. Ellington answered in the bottom of first with a leadoff double by Brady Coleman who scored on a single by Logan Terry. In the bottom of the fifth Chase Kidd lead off with a single advancing to seoond on a bobbled ball in the outfield, then to third on a ground ball by Stefan Lesco. With one out James Chaisson flew out to center to Anthony Alfano. Kidd tied on the fly ball and Alfano threw a strike to catcher Alan Eheander for an inning ending double play,Defense, Defense to preserve the tie. In the top of the eight Alan Eheander lead off with a double, Aaron Marquis drove in Eheander withan Rbi single to give Post 36 the lead. Aaron Gillette recorded the win as he had 2 scoreless innings of relief. Joe Woodbury pitched 6 innings scattering 6 hits with 6 strikeouts allowing one run in a solid outing.
D-I coaches push Legion over travel ball in forum
MERIDEN — The four Division I college baseball coaches who spoke at the youth forum at Platt High School Sunday stressed the importance of playing summer ball in the American Legion program.
UConn coach Jim Penders, Hartford’s Justin Blood, Bill Currier of Fairfield and new Quinnipiac pitching coach Pat Egan all said that the high school/Legion pipeline has advantages over travel baseball.
“There are some really good travel programs out there,” said Penders, who just completed his 11th season as the Huskies’ head coach. “There are some really good travel baseball players and some really good travel baseball people out there. However, the coaches that I still rely on the most are the high school coaches.
“It doesn’t matter to me what level of baseball they played or coached at before. They can tell me if a young man is accountable, if he’s dependable, if he’s caring, if he’s self-disciplined, if he pays attention to detail. Those are the building blocks. Then it’s up to me to evaluate him as a player.”
With the number of travel programs growing by the year, probably in the 25 range now, the college coaches acknowledged that some are more responsible than others and that it’s buyer beware.
“The Legion coach, what’s his motivation?” Penders asked. “These guys aren’t in it for the money. The high school coach isn’t in it for a $3,000 stipend. It’s all about helping young people get to where they’re going.
“Sometimes there are other people in the game who are in it for [money]. Hey, there’s nothing wrong with it. They’ve got to keep a facility open. They’ve got to pay the bills, pay the mortgage. A lot of them are really great evaluators and great baseball guys, but a lot of times the coaches that don’t have to rely on a check coming in from mom and dad are the ones who are going to give you the real information. If they have to rely on a check coming from mom and dad, are they going to say anything negative about a kid? You don’t get anything really concrete in most cases if a guy’s getting paid to coach him.
“There are exceptions to every rule, but high school coaches and Legion coaches are great resources. A lot of the travel coaches are, too, but you’ve got to weed through them a little more.”
The three-time Big East Coach of the Year has had 38 players either drafted or signed by professional teams during his tenure. Three — Nick Ahmed, George Springer and Mike Olt — were on active major league rosters last year.
Currier spent 22 seasons at the University of Vermont, where he was America East Coach of the Year three times. He’s heading into his fourth season at Fairfield.
“I like Legion kids. Legion kids grow up with the kids they’re playing with. They’re community-oriented and they care about their teammates because they’re from the same school,” he said. “They learn the base-running, the bunting — the team game. With the AAU kids, if they get two or three hits that’s all that matters. Legion is more of a team thing and I like that. If I have a choice, I’m taking the Legion kid.”
Egan, a two-sport star at Rocky Hill High, used a successful pitching experience at Quinnipiac to propel him into a seven-year career in the pro ranks. The Cincinnati Reds made him an offer last year, but he accepted the coaching position to be closer to his wife and infant son.
“From what little experience I’ve had being just around the coaching circuit watching Legion, AAU and different players, I think the most important thing is finding a place where you feel comfortable with the coaching staff, where you’re going to get an opportunity to become a better baseball player,” said Egan, who went as far as Triple-A with the Baltimore Orioles.
“With AAU, too many times, I think, the program is in it for the money. You see that quite a bit where they’re not concerned with the development of the kids or the quality of coaching they have on their staff. It’s not the same with all programs, but I’ve seen it a lot more often.
“The Legion is something I played in when I was in high school. I loved it and I wouldn’t change anything. I think it still offers a great opportunity to play baseball, especially with passionate coaches who often are the parents of the kids that just love being around baseball. It has more of a community feel to it.”
Meriden Post 45 coach Doug Wedge, the organizer of the event along with Meriden scout Ed DiPersio, is the epitome of the difference between somebody who coaches from the heart rather than the call of the dollar bill.
“I tell the guys that once I’m your coach, I’m your coach for life,” said Wedge, who is working to put the Meriden Legion’s new 15-and-under prep team together along with Bryan McCarty, president of the South Meriden Youth League.
“If you ever need something, want something, if you need to talk, come down to see me or call me. I’ve had that happen.”
He said that travel baseball can run a family from $1,500 to $4,000 a year on up for registration alone.
“You pay to try out and you don’t get that back,” Wedge said. “You might pay installments or pay a lump sum, then you have to pay travel expenses to go to tournaments and stuff. It’s expensive.”
Wedge said most of the so-called showcases that bring numerous college coaches and pro scouts to one site are in the South.
“If you go down to Maryland, what Connecticut college coach is there seeing Connecticut kids? They aren’t, whereas Justin Blood can come to Meriden to watch a pitching prospect,” he said. “Bill Currier has one of my guys: Mike Bonaiuto is in his sophomore year at Fairfield. They saw him on a Legion field.”
Wedge said he coaches for the satisfaction of knowing he’s helped kids. He told a story about a Legion graduate from a few years ago he ran into in a restaurant who hugged him and thanked him for helping him get to the University of Rhode Island and get a good start on life.
And the cost of playing Legion ball is negligible.
“When I’m 80 years old and you see me walking down the street, just stop and get me an ice cream cone,” Wedge said about any requirements for compensation. “That’ll make me happy.”
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