Official Twitter handle of the All-American Amateur Baseball Association Tournament, hosting its National Tournament this July 29-August 3 in Johnstown, PA
Three-time All-Star, Gold Glove, Cy Young, and Silver Slugger award winner, World Series champion, MLB record holder, and AAABA alum Orel Hershiser extends his best wishes to the tournament on its 75th Anniversary this week.
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Congratulations to Johnstown-Mainline Pharmacy, your 2023 AAABA National Champions! This marks Johnstown’s 2nd national title and first since 2018.
Congratulations to the New Orleans Boosters on a great week of baseball.
Thanks to everyone for their support of AAABA 2023!
Congratulations to the Columbus TNT Knights for capturing the franchise’s first AAABA Championship with tonight’s 1-0, record-setting, 15 inning contest!
Our AAABA family mourns the loss of Matt Hohan, a familiar face from the Johnstown franchise and a loyal friend and fan of the tournament. Our sympathies to his family and friends as we celebrate Matt’s life and AAABA memories.
New Orleans captures the 75th annual AAABA National Championship with a 5-2 win over Johnstown! Congratulations to the New Orleans Boosters on their franchise’s 16th title in history and third in the past five summers!
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Congrats to our AAABA Tournament Award winners!
Co-MVPs: Jackson Judy (Columbus) and Joey Haynes (Buffalo).
Batting Title: Nicholas Nunez (Brooklyn)
RBI Title: Rhett Centanni (New Orleans)
Strikeout leader: Brian Pirone (Butler)
Sportsmanship: Butler
The 2022 AAABA National Tournament begins tomorrow, Monday, August 1, at fields across Johnstown. The pool play pairings, sites, and times will be announced following the bracket drawing at tonight’s players’ banquet.
Thanks to everyone for their support of the 76th annual AAABA Tournament! It was great to be back in Johnstown.
Congratulations to the New Orleans Boosters, our 2021 Champions!
See you all on 2022!
Although we can’t meet this summer, the AAABA stands united with its franchises and fans from across our country and wishes everyone safety and good health during the pandemic. God bless America and the members and fans of the AAABA.
Video captured during the 2019 AAABA. 🇺🇸⚾️
AAABA CHAMPIONS! New Orleans defeats Johnstown 5-1 to claim the franchise’s eighteenth national title and third consecutive! Congratulations, Boosters!!!!
The proceeds from the 50/50 at both of the games at the Point on 8/2 will be donated to the Jeanjaquet-Kohan Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sixteen teams from across America have gathered in Johnstown for the 2022 AAABA National Tournament. In a few minutes, the bingo cage will determine bracket pairings. Special thanks to the Ray & Nancy Rizzo Foundation for sponsoring our annual Players’ Banquet.
Columbus defeats Johnstown-Mainline 7-5 to advance to the AAABA Championship game.
Columbus will meet Buffalo at 6pm Saturday for the 79th annual AAABA Title.
City celebrated
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championship
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. Johnstown's first AAABA Tournament crown in 74-year history of the event. Parade and rally at Central Park on Saturday.
Johnstown (Paul Carpenter) defeats Brooklyn 10-5 in tonight’s semi-final.
Johnstown will meet New Orleans in the 77th AAABA Championship game at 6pm Saturday at Point Stadium.
Congratulations to our 2019 Tournament award winners:
• Most Valuable Player, Grant Schulz, New Orleans
• Sportsmanship Award, Martella’s Pharmacy.
• RBI leader, Nick D’Amore, Philadelphia Bandits, 15.
• Batting champion, Greg Delgado, Philadelphia Bandits
As part of the organization’s annual meeting, Johnstown’s Mike Hudak was honored with the 2023 AAABA Olin Taylor Home Plate Award for his dedicated service to the organization and the national tournament. Thanks for all you do, Mike!
New Brunswick defeats Johnstown Paul Carpenter 10-5 to advance to Saturday’s championship game against New Orleans. First pitch slated for 6:00 at Point Stadium.
San Francisco Giants Manager and AAABA alum Bruce Bochy recalls his AAABA memories and sends his best wishes for the tournament’s 75th Anniversary.
Thank you for your friendship and support,
@BruceBochy
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No football has been played at Sargent’s Stadium at the Point this fall. So this preparation work for installation of the new artificial turf will have to serve as an action video at the Point…for now.
Friday’s semifinal schedule at Point Stadium:
12:00 New Orleans vs. Philadelphia
7:00 New Brunswick vs. Johnstown Paul Carpenter
Winners advance to Saturday’s championship game.
Two AAABA Tournament alums, Altoona Curve pitcher Trey McGough (Martella’s) and Harrisburg Senators center fielder Cole Freeman (New Orleans) faced off at tonight’s game in Altoona. Best of luck to these two young men and all of our AAABA alums active in professional baseball.
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Mr. John Austin, AAABA Executive Director.
Mr. Austin was a AAABA fixture for the past five decades, a tireless worker, and a constant advocate for our organization and its mission.
Thursday:
Pool A2 Butler (2-1) vs Pool B1 Columbus (2-1), 10:00 at Point
Pool C2 Altoona (2-1) vs Pool D1 Zanesville (3-0), 10:00 at Roxbury
Pool A1 New Orleans (3-0) vs Pool B2 Mainline Pharmacy (2-1), 2:00 at Point
Pool C1 Buffalo (3-0) vs Pool D2 Martella’s, 7:30 at Point
Two AAABA alums and baseball legends, John Smoltz (left) and Joe Torre (right), discuss their 9/11 memories during tonight’s Yankees/Mets broadcast on FOX.
Home Sweet Home! Sports Planning Guide has listed Johnstown’s Sargent's Stadium at The Point as one of their 2018 Nine Great Baseball Parks and Complexes in the East!
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Registration is underway for the 2023 AAABA Tournament! Play begins Monday at noon with pairings and locations to be determined at tonight’s players’ banquet.
Tonight, we kick off the 75th AAABa Tournament as we honor the 26th class of the AAABA Hall of Fame. Congratulations to Kurt Ainsworth, Nelson Figueroa, Ron Fiochetta, Roger McDowell, and Buck Showalter.
What a Class...
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Hall of Fame Roger McDowell, Buck Showalter, speaker Roberto Clemente Jr., Joy Fiochetta, Matt Fiochetta, Nelson Figueroa.
Only 2 previous
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title games went to extra innings before Buffalo and Columbus tonight.
1982 (Baltimore 8, Milford 7 in 10 innings) and 1978 (Detroit 7, New Orleans 6 in 12 innings).
Brooklyn Bonnie Rams vs. Buffalo Royal Printing
New Orleans vs. Johnstown Paul Carpenter
Cleveland vs. New York
Altoona vs. New Brunswick
Buffalo Full Circuit Power vs. Philadelphia
Zanesville vs. Columbus
Youngstown vs. Johnstown Martella’s
Maryland St. vs. Brooklyn SAYO
Monday’s schedule (1 of 2)
Philadelphia vs. Columbus @ St. Michael
New Orleans vs. North Carolina @ Roxbury
New Brunswick vs. Johnstown (Martella’s) @ Point
Maryland State vs. Brooklyn Rams @ Lilly
It’s the people that make the AAABA Tournament so special and Steve Suchta was one of those people. Thanks for being a voice for our tournament for many decades!
Our franchise remembers the life and legacy of longtime AAABA administrator, Past President, and former Executive Director John Austin, who passed away shortly after last year’s tournament. All teams in this year’s tournament are wearing JA decals on their helmets in his memory.
The 74th annual AAABA National Tournament kicks off Monday. The bracket and schedule will drawn at tonight’s players’ banquet and will be posted as soon as it is announced.
Monday’s Schedule 2 of 2:
12:00
Brooklyn-Rams/Buffalo-Full Circut, Westmont
Altoona/Brooklyn-Sayo, Mount Aloysius
Youngstown/Columbus, Middle School
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Philadelphia/Johnstown Martella’s, Point, 7:30
Congratulations & welcome to the 25th Induction Class of the AAABA Hall of Fame! Julio Lugo (Brooklyn, 2007 Red Sox World Series Champion), Ruddy Lugo (Brooklyn, Oakland A’s & Tampa Bay Rays), and Maurice Berry (Johnstown). Seated is Al Oliver, Former Pittsburgh Pirate.
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