The Legion team is looking forward to hosting young ball players from the area next week (Monday, June 27th through Thursday, June 30th) at West Salem High School from 8am to Noon.

We already have over 100 registrants but there are still spots.  Please visit this page for info and registration: ​

• The Annual Post 20 Dirtbag Youth Camp is June 27th - 30th

🚨IMPORTANT DROP-OFF, PICK-UP AND PARKING INFO🚨
Due to ongoing construction at West Salem parking/drop-off/pick-up will need to look different than in past years; the main campus is closed and fenced off so there is NO access to the high school parking lots.

Drop-off:

1. Please arrive early on your first day to allow time to check in and pay.
2. Plan to park either at Chapman Hill, Straub or other nearby locations and walk your child to the walkways/sidewalks on the Doaks Ferry side of WSHS that lead you to the outdoor basketball courts in-between the baseball fields (see map below 👇)
3. There will be Legion players posted at each walkway entrance ready to check you in and accept payments. 
4. If you are wanting to stay and watch your child participate in camp we recommend parking at Straub as Chapman Hill's parking is limited due to their own construction. 

Pick-up:

1. Please plan to meet your child after camp and walk them back to your car. 
2. There will be legion players helping out and keeping kids safe near the street.

On Sunday at Thurston High School the West Salem Division 2 team completed a great weekend by defeating Churchill to claim their first tournament of the summer.  The weekend started off ominously, with the Titans tying Corvallis 6-6.  The game ended after 5 innings due to tourney time limit.  On Saturday, West turned the page and swept two games versus Marist (22-5) and Springfield (13-5) to springboard into the Sunday Championship.  

The championship game was the definition of a "barn-burner" as 22 runs were put up between the two teams.  While the Titans never trailed, Churchill stayed on West Salem's heels all game long.  In the end, the Titans came up with the 12-10 victory, claiming the Thurston D2 Baseball Tournament championship.

In the championship game AJ Watson (2), Bodie Edwards (2), Nolan Fredinburg (2), Micah Spencer (3), William Becker (2), and Jacob Turpin (2) all posted multi-hit games.  Micah Spencer added to his big day at the plate with 4 RBI; Wyatt Williams (2) also had a multi-RBI game.  Spencer, Jacob Ramillosa, Watson, Turpin, and Williams all doubled for the Titans.  Spencer, Aren Weber, and Edwards all pitched well in the final game.

Brody McMullen and Tyler Rock were both recognized for their on-field performance this year.  Brody earned 1st Team All-League pitcher honors and Tyler was named 2nd Team All-League infielder. 

During the 2022 season McMullen had a minuscule 2.06 earned run average (1.54 in MVC play) and batters hit a putrid .196 against him.  He also struck out an amazing 84 hitters in 48 innings pitched, which averages out to just over 12 strikeouts per 7 innings.  Brody had solid pitching performances much of the year but two stood above the rest.  Both against eventual playoff teams, Brody flat out shoved versus #15 ranked Mountain View ( 6 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 2 hits, 15 K's) and #7 ranked Clackamas (6 IP, 0 ER, 4 hits, 13 K's), earning the win in each game.

Tyler Rock came on strong in league, batting at a scorching .444 clip.  In MVC contests Tyler was tied for the team lead in hits (eight) and led the team in RBI (six), home runs (one), and doubles (three).  What's more impressive is that Tyler did this in only 19 league plate appearances (18 at-bats, with one HBP).  Tyler's breakout game in 2022 came against McNary, where he went 3-4 with a home run, double, two runs scored, and four RBI.

Congrats to both Brody and Tyler on their accolades and outstanding seasons!

​The Post 20 Dirtbags Baseball team is going to offer a chance for the youth in our community to learn some quality baseball instruction and knowledge of the game. This camp will be for 4 days and will introduce the basic baseball skills, connect a tie with the Legion Baseball program skills, and create more baseball talent and excitement in the area. The coaches and the players from the Dirtbags and the Head Coaches from West Salem and/or Central will be in attendance.
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● When: June 27th-30th, 2022
● Where: West Salem High School Baseball/Softball Fields
● Times: 8:00am - 12pm
● Price: $125 for the whole week or $40 for each day
● Ages: 5-14 years old (Tee Ball – JBO)
● Items to bring: Bat, glove, helmet, water and dressed in baseball attire
● Instructors: Dirtbag staff and players, local head coaches from West Salem and/or Central High Schools

If interested, please register using this link:
​Camper Registration

Payment info:
* Please bring check/cash with you to camp (checks made out to West Salem Athletic Booster Club)

If you have any questions please contact Coach Blair (blair_taylor@salkeiz.k12.or.us)

Click on the link for a copy of the actual FLYER

With school being out in less than a month Summer Ball is nearly here!  West Salem players have a few options this summer.  The Titans run Division 1 and Division 2 teams and West Salem is also part of the AAA Legion Post 20 Dirtbags.

The Division 1 and Division 2 teams are open to any players who will be attending West Salem next year; this means current 8th graders through current 11th graders.  Anyone interested in playing on the D1 and D2 teams can tryout for a spot on the teams.  Tryouts are June 1st and June 3rd from 5:30 to 8:00 at the West Salem High School varsity ball-field.  We highly encourage anyone who wants to be a part of the 2023 Titan Baseball Program to tryout.  Each year we get many 8th graders to tryout for the team and we would love to see you out there!  Cost to participate is yet to be determined.  Schedules for the D1 and D2 team have already been posted in the Summer Ball section of our site.

8th graders: As mentioned, we would love to see you at our tryouts.  Whether you make a team or not has no bearing on your standing in the next school year.  What level of youth ball you play at also has no bearing on making a summer team.  Whether you are JBO, Juniors, Cal Ripken, or whatever you should tryout if you're interested in playing ball for us this summer.  Even you you end up not making a team it is still a benefit as we will get to know you during tryouts and are able to put a name to a face so we know who you are next year.  Win-win!

The AAA Post 20 Dirtbags are open to all high school aged players (including current seniors and some college aged players depending on birthdate) and tend to be higher level of ball than D1 and D2.  Anyone interested should attend tryouts on June 4th and June 5th at 3:00 at Central High School.  The Dirtbags feed from the West Salem, Dallas, Central, and McMinnville areas.  Cost to participate is $800.