Facts about the history of American Legion Baseball in the Department of Alaska.
NOTE: As we prepare to celebrate American Legion Baseball’s centennial season, we’re taking a quick look at historical facts from each Legion department which sponsors, or has sponsored, the program. Check out stories at Legion.org/Baseball (or click here for the previous story) and stay up-to-date on centennial happenings using #LegionBaseball100 on social media.
Each year, Alaska’s Legion Baseball program brings in coaches with Major League Baseball experience to guide high school, middle school and elementary school baseball hopefuls.
The November 2024 Professional Coaches Clinic brought more than 100 players to Anchorage to work on hitting, pitching, fielding and other skills.
Facts about Alaska Legion Baseball
First season of American Legion Baseball: 1954.
First state champion: Anchorage Post 1.
Notable alumni: Chad Bentz, former major leaguer; Marshall Boze, former major leaguer; Lauren Frost, former Stanford University softball player.
American Legion World Series appearances: None.
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