One day after the Mitchell Baseball Association reinstated the Post 18 Legion season, the MBA has now decided to cancel the rest of the season.
According to Mitchell Baseball Association President Jason Christensen, “As result of information provided by investigating authorities to the Mitchell Baseball Association (MBA) late in the day on July 12, 2023, the board has reconsidered its decision to reinstate the Legion baseball season. Based on the new information, the MBA has decided to terminate the remainder of the 2023 Legion baseball season.”
Mitchell Post 18 Legion baseball had activities suspended last month pending an investigation into player misconduct. Mitchell was scheduled to play at Brookings tonight in a doubleheader, before wrapping up the regular season on Monday, July 17th vs. Sioux Falls West.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley released a statement on Wednesday, July 13th, that said, “It is my hope that this work by law enforcement does not unnecessarily interfere with the opportunity for those team members who have worked hard, to continue participation in the baseball program this season. I encourage that it would done safely and those authorities in charge have in place protections to avoid and ensure that the type of activities alleged do not occur.”
No other information has been released.