Jim Botten, Al Albert, and Doug Harmon Inducted into the Arizona MSBL Hall of Fame
By Steve LaMontia-Carlentini, MSBL Director of Communications
Arizona MSBL League President Joe O’Brien has notified us of recent inductees into the Arizona MSBL Hall of Fame. We have included their player profiles below. Congratulations, Jim, Al, and Doug!
Jim Botten, 2024 Arizona MSBL Hall of Fame Inductee
Multiple MSBL World Series Participant
Multiple MSBL Regional Tournament Participant
Multiple Arizona MSBL League Championships
Since 2005, Jim Botten has participated as a Player in the Arizona MSBL. Jim has been playing baseball for the past 75 years, and at 85 years young, Jim still plays year-round with the Pirates in the 65+ Division.
Jim has many highlights in his career, but the one that stands out is the 10 seasons he played for the Mashers, winning several Arizona MSBL League Championships.
Originally from Minneapolis, Jim is an inaugural member of the Class A Baseball Twin Cities Hall of Fame and also a member of the Minnesota Slow Pitch Hall of Fame.
For his extraordinary efforts and for serving as an inspiration to us all, Jim Botten is hereby inducted into the Arizona MSBL Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024.
Doug Harmon, 2025 Arizona MSBL Hall of Fame Inductee
Multiple MSBL World Series Championships
Multiple Arizona MSBL League Championships
For the past 30 years, Doug Harmon has participated in the Arizona MSBL as a player, coach, and assistant manager. During this time, Doug played on multiple league championship teams, leading his teams with his outstanding play and positive energy, further enhanced by his wit, dry sense of humor, and friendship.
In addition, Doug has served on the Arizona MSBL board of directors for the past six seasons, using his knowledge and enthusiasm to assist in the growth and prosperity of the league.
One particular highlight in Doug’s career happened during the Father-Son MSBL World Series when he, his son, and his nephew hit back-to-back-to-back doubles for a walk-off win in the championship game. Another highlight is the game he went 5 for 5 with ten stolen bases. An outstanding performance for sure.
For his inspirational attitude and extraordinary efforts, Doug Harmon is hereby inducted into the Arizona MSBL Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2025.
Al Albert, 2025 Arizona MSBL Hall of Fame Inductee
Multiple MSBL World Series Championships
Multiple Arizona MSBL League Championships
Multiple Arizona MSBL All-Star Games
For over 30 years, Al Albert has participated in the Arizona MSBL as a player and manager. Al managed his teams for 20 seasons, amassing 350 wins and 12 pennants with 5 overall championships. In addition, Al managed numerous teams in the Arizona MSBL All-Star Game.
A strong proponent of the Arizona MSBL and its structure, Al ran a tight ship, making sure that his teams played the game the right way, with a hard-nosed, no-nonsense approach that led to the success he and his teammates achieved.
Al’s favorite memory of playing in the Arizona MSBL is that during his twenty years as a manager, he was able to play with 5 other players for all twenty of those seasons.
Al is also a member of the Wisconsin State Baseball League Hall of Fame and the Sheboygan A’s team Hall of Fame, which participated in the WSBL.
For his extraordinary efforts and career achievements, Al Albert is hereby inducted into the Arizona MSBL Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2025.
To read about previous inductees Ernie Barton, Mike Briguglio, Ed Klemm, Lou McAnany, and John Silingo, click HERE