
Mitten State Diamond Donkeys
Come Play with Us
Mitten State Diamond Donkeys has been making a name for itself in the mid Michigan area since 2021. Our experienced coaches train our team to reach our goals, maintain sportsmanlike conduct on and off the field, and always have a good time. We practice total team baseball and fundamentals at all stages of the game. Our first season we started out with one 14u fall ball team in 2021. We carried that team through the 2022 summer season. In 2023 we expanded to 2 14u teams, 1 16u team and a 10u team. The 2024 season will see us grow again adding 11/12u, 15u and 17u age groups to our teams.
Mitten State Diamond Donkeys
Founded in 2021, Mitten State Diamond Donkeys has been finding and developing players in the mid Michigan area. From coaching them on the ins-and-outs of the sport to honing their athletic skills, we’re proud to teach not only the love of the game, but to also impart the ideals of good sportsmanship, teamwork and loyalty. Families in our organization represent a span of about a 50 mile radius of Olivet MI. Our families come from Kalamazoo, Lansing and the Jackson areas.


What's In It For Me?
Mitten State Diamond Donkeys are a rising youth baseball organization. We are looking for serious baseball minded athletes and families. We are a team working within the travel baseball platform within lower mid Michigan.
We offer our players:
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Outdoor practices at Howe Memorial Park in Eaton Rapids MI or Lake Alliance Park in Potterville MI during the Spring/Summer season.
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A tournament series designed to be educational and competitive
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Affordable payment plans
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Exclusive Access to our Facebook members Page
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Umpiring opportunities for 14 and older interested players
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Education opportunities for players interested in umpiring.
Mitten State Diamond Donkeys try to provide our players with an education on all aspects of the game of baseball. We help players pursue their goals within the game and work towards developing as baseball players.
Mitten State Diamond Donkeys look for education opportunities to give information about sports management programs and how to pursue a baseball career on the business side.
Upcoming Events

Early Bird Special! Prices Go Up January 1, 2026.MSDD Spring ThawFri, Apr 10Howe Memorial Park
Rumble in the RapidsFri, Apr 17Howe Memorial Park
State Line ShootoutFri, Apr 24Spence Softball Complex
Island City Smash BashFri, May 01Howe Memorial Park
MSDD Mother's Day TournamentFri, May 08Marshall Athletic Fields
Mitten State ShowdownFri, May 15Howe Memorial Park
MSDD Memorial Day TournamentFri, May 22Howe Memorial Park
Fall Harvest FinaleFri, Oct 16Marshall Athletic Fields
2026 MSDD Coaching ApplicationWed, Jul 16Online Coaching Application
Coaching Us to Victory
Motivators, Educators, Mentors

Coach Josh Aemmer
Program Director/ Head Coach

Heather Aemmer
Program Director/Administration

Clyde
Mascott

"Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world." – Unknown


