Duxbury’s American Legion Post 223 is ready to begin its 2009 summer baseball season after a year’s hiatus. Post 223 has a long-standing tradition of producing “dream teams,” combining the best young adult baseball talent from Marshfield and Duxbury. The team will play a vigorous 20-game schedule in June and July against District 10 opponents such as Plymouth, Sandwich, Brockton, Pembroke, Norwell, and Rockland.

The tryouts will be held on two dates: Sunday, May 24, and Sunday, May 31, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. The tryouts will be held at Chandler Field in Duxbury for all serious baseball players born on or after Jan. 1, 1990. This age group represents the best talent up to the age of 19 that attends Marshfield or Duxbury High School, residents of Marshfield and Duxbury who attend private schools, and college age players.

Head Coach Ryan Kane has been observing eligible players for this year’s team at local games, and is thrilled with what he has seen.

“These combined towns produce an impressive talent pool from public and private high schools alike,” he said.

Coach Kane currently services as the hitting coach for the Brockton Rox, a minor league baseball team. Kane has been in professional baseball since 1995, when the Anaheim Angels selected him in the sixth round. He has played with the New York Yankees baseball organization, as well as several other professional baseball teams. Kane is a resident of Pembroke, where he lives with his wife and twin boys.

The American Legion baseball programs are keenly observed by college and professional coaching staffs. The nominal fee of $50 per player includes all expenses including uniforms. The final roster will be limited to no more than 18 players.

For additional information, please contact General Manager Peter M. Bizinkauskas, at 781- 934-7700, or via email to Peterbiz@comcast.net