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GAB Fall Teams capture 2 more 2023 CT American Legion State Titles

Glastonbury 13U Blue American Legion team won the CT American Legion Baseball State Tournament October 22nd at Riverfront Park. 13U Blue went into tournament undefeated and the #1 seed. They beat Northeast (Tolland) 10 to 3 in the semi finals and completed their title run defeating South Windsor 10 to 5 to earn the State Fall Championship.

In a game immediately after the 13U Championship, GAB's 15U team captured the State Title vs Berlin. GAB's 15U American Legion team finished the fall season 12 and 3 and were also the #1 seed in Fall Tournament. 15U also captured the CT American Legion 2023 Summer State Championship helping GAB to 3 State titles in 2023.      

7 GAB teams competed this fall in 13U, 14U, 15U, 17U and 19U Divisions with a total program record of 47 wins 18 losses.

Teams are finishing up Fall Seasons with additonal practices and games before Mother Nature determines our 2023 field season is concluded. GAB Winter Clinic Registration will go live soon for 30 Clinic Training sessions starting in January ending in April at The Apex and Glastonbury High School Gymnasium.

Thanks to Coaches, Fans and Town of Glastonbury Parks and Recreation for a Great 2023 Baseball Season.   

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Heroes Field Game September 13 Ross Field!

Glastonbury Little League and Glastonbury Amateur Baseball are raising funds to upgrade the lights at the Riverfront Park baseball field to energy efficient and environmentally friendly LED lights and as part of the process,  re-name and dedicate the field “HEREOS FIELD” to honor our Veterans, Police , Firefighters. The fund raising goals is $190,000. As part of that fund raising effort, a baseball game featuring players, interested parents and coaches is scheduled for Ross Field on Wednesday September 13 at 6PM. The fundraising game fee is $50 per player. Registered players will be receiving a game shirt. Interested coaches, parents, Glastonbury baseball fans can register on the GLL website. The game will be played with the safety “soft incredible ball”. The refreshment stand will be open.

It should be an entertaining night for all and a great fundraiser for Heroes Field.

Donation Link is on GLL website www.glastonburylittleleague.org

Thanks/Brian Suriner/GAB

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2023 GAB 13U CT American Legion State Champions

 

For consecutive years 2022 and 2023 Glastonbury Amateur Baseball captured the 13U CT American Legion State Championship defeating Cranston RI 6 to 3 July 30th at Riverfront Park.

After starting their summer season with 1 win and 5 losses, GAB 13U went on a 6 game winning streak and won 11 of their next 12 games. Setting the stage for a magical run to the state tournament and championship.

13U defeated Rocky Hill Cromwell Portland (RCP), So. Windsor and Cranston to get to State Final and defeated  #1 seed Cranston again 6 to 3 in State Championship. A team they got mercy ruled (10 to 0) after 5 innings earlier in regular season.

Hard work, perseverance and teamwork were key ingredients to this special group. 

Glastonbury’s Cole Fletcher was awarded State Tournament Most Valuable Player and Brandon Azemi awarded State Tournament best hitter.

 

Congrats 13U !

 

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2023 GAB 15U State CT AM Legion Tournament Finalists

Congratulations to GAB's 15U CT American Legion Baseball Team for an incredible summer season finishing 19W and 7L and making it to the CT AM Legion 15U State Finals. This is 2nd year in a row this group played in the State Finals winning the 13U State Championship in 2022.

Paul DiSanto was awarded The State Tournaments Best Pitcher.

Congrats 15U on a fantastic season !

 

 

 

 

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Mike Hepp and Ryan Sansoucy finished the CT American Legion All Star Game a combined 4 for 5 with 2 RBI's. Way to represent Glastonbury and GAB Boys !

 

 

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Congratulations to GHS Senior and GAB Player Jarrod Cosalan for his appointment to the US Military Academy West Point

 

GAB

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Infield practice drills session

Glastonbury Amateur Baseball Coaches attending the annual World Coaches Convention at Mohegan Sun.

Hitting, Fielding, Pitching, Catching, Base Runnning, strength and conditioning sessions sessions include top coaches and instructors:

• Scott Sticklin University of GA
• Brian Hamm. Yale University
• Jim Penders. UCONN
• Link Jarrett  Florida State
• Pete Futse  Boston Red Sox
• Eric Yavarone LA Dodgers

 

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Glastonbury 13U State Champions Honored

Glastonbury Amateur Baseball 13U CT State Champions were honored Friday January 6 at the CT American Legion Hot Stove Dinner at the Aqua Turf in Southington, CT. Ian Race 13U Manager was also honored as the CT American Legion 13U coach of the year. Pictured with the 13U Champs is Glastonbury Little League President Don Longtin.

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GAB BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The CT American Legion Baseball committee honored GAB founder Jim Boice at the annual Hot Stove Dinner January 6th in Southington at the Aqua Turf. Boice was presented the Contributors Award by long time CT sports broadcaster Bob Rumbold for his 30+ years of dedication to American Legion Baseball. Pictured are left to right the GAB Board of Directors Kevin Chase, Tony Moretti, Boice, GAB Co Founder Joe Melzen, Brian Suriner, Glastonbury Little League President Don Longtin and Juan Ruiz

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Glastonbury 13U 2022 State Champions

Congratulations Glastonbury 13U for #1 seed in State American Legion Baseball Tournament and winning the State Championship July 30, 2022 at Riverfront Park 7 to 0 vs Torrington Post 38. Glastonbury was 5-0 in the State Tournament and finished the 2022 Season with 23 wins and 3 losses.