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Next Election Year is 2024!
2022 ELECTEES
President: Cody Dunn
Director of Baseball Operations: Judson Belote
League Appointed Officers: (Selected by President)
Adam Fonseca
Jake Hatchett
Freddy Colmenares
Kike Perez
Will Wilson
Mitchell Henderson
Prior Term President: Jack Hatchett
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Remember, when you leave comments or questions, they will receive a response.
Yours truly,
HDL President Emeritus:
Larry Rutledge
lrutledge46@yahoo.com
hdlmemphisblog 
Anonymous
August 5, 2015
I think the HDL should consider a innings count per game for pitchers. Maybe max of 5 innings per game. Seems like last year may have hurt some of our better pitchers in the league. Maybe even 3 innings max for 1st half of season. Would really suck to have our best pitchers unavailable for the post season. May be just bad luck this year? Just something I’ve noticed this year and we need to protect our leagues arms.
Larry Rutledge
June 6, 2017
Jocko: Good points. The weather, injuries and uncommitted players have made weekly game line-ups difficult for managers. Dissolving our poorest performing team and combining players to a team that needs and appreciates the value of some excellent players will only make the league stronger. As long as we have been playing and reminding players they must pay their dues or can’t play, we still have a few players who are taking advantage of teams being short and allowing non-paid players to fill spots of paid players who don’t show up. Re-building 4 teams that will have enough players each week to make-up a full line-up will stop some of the abuse you have pointed out.
John DiGiacomo
May 24, 2020
Hello My HDL family.
From sunny southwest Florida. I hope all this Covid mess will soon be a thing of the past and HDL Baseball can resume like normal. I often think of you guys and wish I was still there playing. However, my golf game has picked up and I am learning to play with a bad leg. I hope the season is a good one however much you guys get to play. Drink a beer for me during the tail gate. Or coaching third base. Ha.
Chris Patterson
July 31, 2020
I’ve been thinking about getting back into baseball. The last time I played was 17 years ago and I was on the Braves with Jody Wolfe. What steps do I need to take to back into the swing of things?
Brian Nilsen
August 10, 2020
Living a couple blocks from the sand in Huntington Beach California.
You guys are more than welcome to come surfing anytime you want
John DiGiacomo
February 20, 2022
Hello from sunny Southwest Florida,
Congratulations to Ottis Edward, John McPhail, and of course Bo McMinn on their induction to the HDL Hall of Fame. Also, congratulations to Don Hinkle and the Royals last year’s champions. Have a great spring training and 2022 season. Miss you guys and especially the tailgates !!
Jockomo
Alex
October 21, 2022
Heard they may change the age to 25+ this off season any truth to this?
robertm15
October 22, 2022
Alex , not sure where you heard that , but answer is no . This 30 and over league began in 1937 with no plans to change that format . See you in 5 years !
Steve
January 20, 2023
What were the updates of the awards from 2022?
robertm15
January 20, 2023
Cy Young – Brandon Gregory
Catcher – Bello
1st – Brandon Gregory
2nd – Cesar Cabrera
SS – Win Mora
3B – Ben Eldred
OF – Mitch, Zach and Tim
Utility – Will Wilson
Rookie – Jimmy Madrid
Ray Reinhart – Freddy Henriques
MVP – Mitch
Team MVPs:
Brandon Gregory
Carlos Bello
Mitch
Gordon
Tyler Dunn
Jake
Batting Champ: Tyler Dunn
Johnny
February 5, 2023
Are I guys going to have a sign up hyperlink like you did last year?
John DiGiacomo
April 22, 2023
Hello Gents from Southwest Florida.
It is good to see the HDL with more teams this year. Keep growing !
Good luck to all in the 2023 season.
Keep the Bar and grill going as well. !
Jockomo
Jimmy Stanton
April 23, 2023
Me personally.
I see the rookie on the braves taking the batting title. #10
Jimmy Stanton
May 21, 2023
Will #10 on the braves break out of his slump today?
Jimmy Stanton
June 3, 2023
The rook on the Braves is locked in to get the batting title. The only thing holding him back will be a biased score keeper. Hit a frozen rope last night and was given a reached on error. What gives ?!!!
Jimmy Stanton
July 23, 2023
1-0 on the Braves was all over the field today at tobey! Hit the ball hard 3 times and got on base once, drove in 2 big runs. 1-0 also threw out a runner. Still a lot of season left but the rookie from Hoover is making his case for ROY. Possibly league MVP! Great pickup skip!
Jimmy Stanton
August 2, 2023
HUGE RIVALRY GAME THIS SUNDAY!
DIAMONDBACKS ARE OUT FOR BLOOD BUT THE BRAVES ARE LOOKING TO CHOP THEIR HEADS OFF!
9am BE THERE
Huge impact on the MVP race for 1-0 on the Braves
Jimmy Stanton
August 2, 2023
HUGE RIVALRY GAME THIS SUNDAY!
THE DIAMONDBACKS ARE OUT FOR BRAVES BLOOD BUT THE CENTRAL AVE CHIEFS ARE LOOKING TO CHOP THEIR HEADS OFF!
HUGE PLAYOFF IMPLICATIONS!
WILL THE ROOK (#10 on BRAVES) KEEP HIS DREAM SEASON GOING?! ROY IS A LOCK BUT IM HEARING HE WANTS MVP
9AM SUNDAY
BRAVES.
DIAMONDBACKS.
TOBEY FIELD
JIMMY STANTON
August 6, 2023
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
The game was tough, the stakes were high,
But we kept our heads up, and didn’t shy.
Our team was strong, our spirits high,
And I was there, to help them try.
I cheered them on, with all my might,
And helped them see, the end in sight.
We pushed ourselves, to reach the goal,
And when we won, it made us whole.
The victory was sweet, but so was the fight,
And I was proud, to be by their side that night.
For being the emotional support, is a special role,
And I was honored, to help them reach their goal.
ILL BE BETTER.
-10
CENTRAL AVE CHIEFS WIN!
JIMMY “THE PEN” STANTON
August 20, 2023
Carter White of the Central Avenue Chiefs is definitely making a case for MVP of the league! With his outstanding performance, he’s proving to be a true standout player. 🏆🌟 great pickup skip.
zsdowd
August 28, 2023
Thanks Jimmy! Mr White has been on a roll lately! The Chiefs have their eyes on the prize this fall! Thanks for the support again
JIMMY THE PEN STANTON
September 17, 2023
BRAVES CLINCH THE #1 SPOT
ROY favorite Carter White had a bit of a mixed game. He went 1-4 at the plate, which means he got one hit out of the four times he batted. He did manage to bring in two RBIs and scored three runs himself. However, his play in the field is what’s most concerning his skipper after looking shaky at third base (x errors) Mistakes like that will almost certainly have huge implications during the postseason! His day at the plate today will lower his batting average, but one game doesn’t define a player. I wouldn’t worry too much about someone sneaking up and taking the batting title because of this one game! He wants it!
jimmy “the pen” stanton
October 9, 2023
Get ready for an epic showdown this Sunday as the Central Avenue Chiefs face off against the Cubs in the 2nd round of the HDL playoffs! 🏆🔥 It’s going to be a thrilling match filled with high stakes and intense competition. And keep an eye out for Carter White, the Chiefs’ phenomenal catcher who’s a lock for the league MVP! 🙌🏻⚾️ Get your popcorn ready because this game is going to be one for the books! 🎉📚 #HDLPlayoffs #ChiefsVsCubs
-Jimmy the 🖊️
Moonshooter
October 10, 2023
Walter White may very well be the League MVP, deservingly so. But, can Walter throw 156 pitches in 1 game? I know a guy.