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The new recruiting rules for American Legion Baseball are based on the High School you attend. If you attend a school which is designated as a teams Base School you must try out for that team no matter where you live. If you go to a school other than a teams Base School you have a option to play for the team closes to your school or closes to your home of record.   

DE Post 1 St. Marks
Fox Post 2 Dover HS
Post 28

Delmarva Christian HS
Post 10 Generals Christiana HS
Post 14 Smyrna Smyrna HS
Post 30 DMA
Delvets Salesianum

      This may change we expect to add more teams to the league!

 

2025 State Tournament Seeding

Team

 Wins Ratio
Stahl Post 30 (13-1)

13

 .722

Post 2 Fox (8-2-1)

 8 .444

Delaware Post 1 (7-3)

 7 .388

Delvets (6-4)

 6 .333
Post 14 Smyrna  (3-10)***** 3 .166
Post 10 Generals (3-11)** 3 .166

Post 28 Oak Orchard (2-10-1)*****

 2 .111
     

Wins based on scores report 

In 2023, the Department Baseball Committee has changed the seeding method used for the State Tournament.

Teams will be seeded based on a ratio of games won versus games scheduled. Right now every team has 18 games on the schedule. Divide the number of wins by 18 and you'll get number we'll use to seed teams. Higher the number, higher the seed.

Latest From the League

Stahl Post 30 Defeats Walter Fox Post 2 On Multiple Hit Performance By Pankowski

By American Legion 06/16/2025, 8:15pm EDT

Stahl Post 30 American Legion Baseball Defeat Walter Fox Post 2 On Multiple Hit Performance By Pankowski

 

By GameChanger

 

JJ Pankowski collected three hits in four at bats, as Stahl Post 30 American Legion Baseball defeated Walter Fox Post 2, 8-4 on Monday. JJ Pankowski singled in the fifth inning, singled in the second inning, and singled in the fourth inning.

A single by Kellen Roberts following a 6-pitch at-bat put Stahl Post 30  on the board in the top of the second.

Walter Fox Post 2 tied the game in the bottom of the second thanks to a single by P Lyon, and a sacrifice fly by J Sanchez.

In the top of the fourth, Stahl Post 30  broke up the tie when Kellen Roberts singled, scoring two runs. Then a wild pitch followed to extend the lead to 5-2.

John Grybowski started on the hill for Stahl Post 30. The pitcher allowed four hits and three runs (zero earned) over six innings, striking out six and walking four. Ryan Zimmerman stepped on the mound first for Walter Fox Post 2. The starting pitcher gave up eight hits and seven runs (six earned) over four innings, striking out one and walking two. Charlie Porter appeared in relief for Stahl Post 30.

Stahl Post 30 tallied 11 hits in the game. JJ Pankowski and Mike Baker were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits for Stahl Post 30 while hitting back-to-back. Kellen Roberts led Stahl Post 30 with three runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The outfielder went 2-for-4 on the day.

J Drago Jr, J Sanchez, P Lyon, and #13 each drove in one run for Walter Fox Post 2. C Bean led Walter Fox Post 2 with two hits in four at bats.

Stahl Post 30 will travel to Post 1 for their next game on Thursday. Fox Post 2 host Post 10 Generals at Dover Tuesday June 17, 6:00pm

Delvets Split Doubleheader with Post 14 Smyrna

By American Legion 06/14/2025, 5:30pm EDT

Delvets traveled down to Smyrna Post 14 and ended up dropping the first of two to Smyrna 14-10. In the second game they came back with a 13-1 victory. Smyrna record is (2-2) and Delvet is (2-1).

Post 28

By American Legion 06/13/2025, 8:15am EDT

Post 28 Oak Orchard v Post 14 Smyrna

Jacob Smith Leads American Legion Post 28 Past Smyrna Post 14,   8-2

Cape Henlopen Jacob Smith started the game for American Legion Post 28 went 6 innings surrendering two hits and two runs over six innings, striking out 12 and walking four. Collecting the first win of the season for Post 28.

Post 28 took advantage of Post 14 pitchers who issued 7 walks and 6 hits, by Austin Morrison, Ethan Carney, Connor Wilson, Caleb Rogers, Mike Toomey, and H. Barnhouser. Rogers, Woods, and Toomey each drove in one run. Post 28 collected 7 stolen bases in the win.

Post 28 travels to St. Marks for a rematch with Delaware Post 1 on Tuesday June 17th 6:00pm

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 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 control in victory
  • Keep a sound soul, a clean mind, and a healthy body

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL

1.    To inculcate in youth a better understanding of the American way of life and to promote the principles of 100 percent Americanism.
2.    To instill in the nation’s youth a sincere desire to develop within
themselves a feeling of citizenship, sportsmanship, loyalty and
team spirit.
3.    To aid in the improvement and development of the physical fitness of our country’s youth.
4.    To build for the nation’s future through our youth.

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    Delvets Split Doubleheader with Post 14 Smyrna

    By American Legion 06/14/2025, 5:30pm EDT

    Delvets traveled down to Smyrna Post 14 and ended up dropping the first of two to Smyrna 14-10. In the second game they came back with a 13-1 victory. Smyrna record is (2-2) and Delvet is (2-1).

    STAHL POST 30 INDUCTED TO DBCA STATE HOF

    By Bob Manelski 05/09/2024, 1:30pm EDT

    Delaware Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Inductees Class of 2024

    One of the most successful baseball programs at any level in the state, the Joseph B. Stahl American Legion Post #30 in New Castle has been in existence for 59 years this spring. They become the eighth team/program to be inducted into the Delaware Baseball Hall of Fame.

    During those previous 58 seasons, Stahl Post has produced numerous state championships, national championship tournament appearances, notable coaches, and over 500 talented players who have gone on to compete at the college, professional, and Major League level.

    Overall, Stahl Post has captured 33 state championships, won three regional titles, made three World Series appearances, and had 33 players drafted or signed professionally, including seven who went on to play in the Major Leagues. In 1967, Joe Cherico won the American Legion national batting championship.

    Four others – Pat Ramone, Tripp Keister, Dave May, and Donovan May – have become MLB scouts and nine more - Fred Bloom, Riley, John Bednash, Ramone, Jim Sherman, Matt Brainard, Keister, Jim Fallers, and Dave Beccaria – have become college head coaches. Another 17 alumni have been inducted into the Delaware Baseball Hall of Fame.

    Among the Stahl Post alumni who have played at the Major League level are Cliff Brumbaugh, Derrick May, Kevin Mench, and Brett Oberholtzer

    The induction will take place at Frawley Stadium on June 19th at 6 PM prior to the Blue Rocks Game.

    DEBCA website Class 2024 Press Release

    Stahl Post 30 Defeats Walter Fox Post 2 On Multiple Hit Performance By Pankowski

    By American Legion 06/16/2025, 8:15pm EDT

    Stahl Post 30 American Legion Baseball Defeat Walter Fox Post 2 On Multiple Hit Performance By Pankowski

     

    By GameChanger

     

    JJ Pankowski collected three hits in four at bats, as Stahl Post 30 American Legion Baseball defeated Walter Fox Post 2, 8-4 on Monday. JJ Pankowski singled in the fifth inning, singled in the second inning, and singled in the fourth inning.

    A single by Kellen Roberts following a 6-pitch at-bat put Stahl Post 30  on the board in the top of the second.

    Walter Fox Post 2 tied the game in the bottom of the second thanks to a single by P Lyon, and a sacrifice fly by J Sanchez.

    In the top of the fourth, Stahl Post 30  broke up the tie when Kellen Roberts singled, scoring two runs. Then a wild pitch followed to extend the lead to 5-2.

    John Grybowski started on the hill for Stahl Post 30. The pitcher allowed four hits and three runs (zero earned) over six innings, striking out six and walking four. Ryan Zimmerman stepped on the mound first for Walter Fox Post 2. The starting pitcher gave up eight hits and seven runs (six earned) over four innings, striking out one and walking two. Charlie Porter appeared in relief for Stahl Post 30.

    Stahl Post 30 tallied 11 hits in the game. JJ Pankowski and Mike Baker were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits for Stahl Post 30 while hitting back-to-back. Kellen Roberts led Stahl Post 30 with three runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The outfielder went 2-for-4 on the day.

    J Drago Jr, J Sanchez, P Lyon, and #13 each drove in one run for Walter Fox Post 2. C Bean led Walter Fox Post 2 with two hits in four at bats.

    Stahl Post 30 will travel to Post 1 for their next game on Thursday. Fox Post 2 host Post 10 Generals at Dover Tuesday June 17, 6:00pm

    Delvets Takes Boys State Game

    By American Legion 06/13/2025, 8:15am EDT

    Delvets-8   Post 10- 0 

    Win-Pantano ,Loss- Quigley

    2B- DV- Kee, Glazier, Wilson, McCallister 

    3B- DV- Fox

    Braden Pantano threw a compete game Shutout only giving up 1 hit. 

    Delvets

    By Richard Walker 08/14/2024, 12:00pm EDT

    Delvets aiming to make their own American Legion World Series history

    2024 American Legion Baseball Mid-Atlantic Regional Champions, Post 1 Delvets from Wilmington, Del. Photo by Chet Strange

    Delvets aiming to make their own American Legion World Series history

    By Richard Walker

    Aug 14, 2024

    Lots of championship athletic teams are developed through years of hard work and team-building concepts. For the Delvets of Delaware Veterans Post 1 in Wilmington, Del., veteran coach Mike Buono has spent the last 16 years developing the program in hopes of making the history they’ve made this season.

    The Delvets are making their American Legion World Series debut this season, and it took quite an effort to get there.

    Not only are the Delvets frequently confused with longtime rival (and 2018 ALWS champion) Wilmington Post 1, they overcame an opening-round loss in the regionals and were one strike away from elimination in the title game before rallying to make history as the fifth Delaware team to advance this far.

    “It’s an unbelievable feeling,” Buono said. “We’ve been working hard with these guys for years now. We found out what we had coming up about eight years ago with this group and we knew this group was going to be special. They’ve played together for years starting in Little League and we’ve finally got them all back together as 18- and 19-year-olds."

    After qualifying for the Mid-Atlantic Regional with a 14-3 victory over Stahl in the Delaware state tournament for their second state championship in three years, Delvets lost 3-0 to Cumberland (Md.) Post 13 in their first game.

    With the odds stacked against them, Delvets won five straight games that included a 7-4 victory over four-time ALWS champion Brooklawn (N.J.) Post 72 on the third day and a pair of dramatic victories over Cumberland on the final day Sunday.

    In the first game Sunday, Delvets trailed 6-4 in the bottom of the 11th inning and were down to their last strike before Brady Fox hit a tying, two-run double and Jack Rossi followed with a game-winning RBI single.

    In the winner-take-all finale, Delvets snapped a 2-all tie in the late innings for a 3-2 victory that sent them to the ALWS.

    “We’re usually a slow starting team,” said Buono, whose regional MVP was Hunter Dicarlantonio. “Once we got to the regionals and figured out what it was all about, we ran the table after that loss and we’re happy to be here because of it.”

    Buono said there was no motivational speech that sparked the five-game winning streak for his team, which enters the ALWS with a 21-6 record.

    “The togetherness of the team and the bonds these players, coaches, parents and the post is just phenomenal,” Buono said. “We were just so excited to win and more excited to be here.”

     Wilmington Delvets pool play schedule (all times ET):

    Aug. 15: vs. Billings Scarlets (Mont.) Post 4, 7:30 p.m.

    Aug. 17: vs. Midland (Mich.) Post 165, 3 p.m.

    Aug. 18: vs. Bossier City (La.) Post 2, 4 p.m.

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