American Legion Baseball
American Legion Baseball is a variety of amateur baseball played by 13-to-19-year-olds in fifty states in the U.S. and Canada. More than 3,500 teams participate each year. The American Legion Department of South Dakota established the program in 1925 at Milbank, South Dakota.
| Sport | Baseball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1925 |
| First season | 1926 |
| No. of teams | 3,786 (2016) |
| Country | United States Canada |
| Most recent champion(s) | League City Post 554, League City, TX |
| Most titles | Cincinnati, OH Post 50 (7) |
| TV partner(s) | ESPN3, ESPNU |
| Official website | http://legion.org/baseball |
According to the American Legion, the purpose of American Legion Baseball is to give players "an opportunity to develop their skills, personal fitness, leadership qualities, and to have more fun."
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