Welcome to the Jakob S. Gehring Memorial Wood Bat Tournament. In 2011 we changed the name of this event to honor a young man whose life ended prematurely. Jake Gehring was a 16 yr old honor student and athlete that attended Stow HS. We at Team Sports had the pleasure to coach Jake in Travel Baseball and it is with great enthusiasm that we host this tournament in Jake's honor. Jake had a tremendous passion for the game of baseball and he played every game as if it was his last. He was a pleasure to coach, fun to watch, and most importantly a good teammate. We were saddened by his death, but inspired through remembrance . ************************************************************************************************************************ December 1st, 2004 is a day for remembrance for many people across the Akron area. A young 16 year old boy by the name of Jakob Gehring lost his life in a fatal car accident. He was a selfless, kind, caring individual who made one poor choice which dramatically changed the lives of hundreds of people. Family, friends, acquaintances, and even strangers rallied together during such a difficult time while vowing to not let such a loving soul leave this earth in vain. The Jakob S. Gehring Memorial Wood Bat Tournament is held in July of each summer to remember the passion Jakob had for the game of baseball. This tournament gives coaches, players, and families a chance to participate in a legacy. Jakob’s legacy is more than just a game of baseball. This tournament serves as a reminder to make the right choices, on and off the field. The Gehring Family has formed a Foundation called Hitting 4 Home. It is a non-profit organization that was founded because of the impact Jakob’s tragedy had on the community. This organization is made up of high school students who mentor younger students about the importance of making responsible decisions. Hitting 4 Home members will be serving concessions during the tournament in an effort to help raise funds for better awareness campaigns in the northeast Ohio area. More information can be found about this organization at www.hitting4home.com . ************************************************************************************************************************This event has Sold Out the last 7 years -- teams from 7 states and Canada regualarly attend this Tournament with over 65 teams attending last year.  As with all Team Sports events the tournament will be well organized with timely communication, be played at quality facilities, and have the top umpires in youth baseball, sanctioned and assigned through the Game Hogz Umpiring School.
The 14u 60/90 age group will have a 3 game minimum with half the teams playing 4 games or more.  Umpire fees are included in the entry fee - teams will supply game balls - 1 new and 1 used for each game.
The 15u ,16u, and 18u age groups will play a 4 game minimum with many teams playing 5 or more games.   Umpire fees are included in the entry fee. Teams will supply game balls - 1 new and 1 used for each game.
Teams will supply their own wood bats ( composite bats are legal ). The host sites are Thurman Munson Stadium, Kent State University, Akron University, Mt Union University and top high school facilities in the Akron - Canton area. Team and Individual awards for 1st and 2nd place.
Note - Teams planning to use local hotel accommodations for this event must book through TeamInn Travel - no exceptions. They are our hotel providers for 2015. For their contact information see Hotels across the Top Tool Bar.

             Team Registered for 2015 
                       as of 7/3/15

                14u 60x90 - Sold Out

Peterborough Tigers - Ont
Solon Stampede
Traveling Saints
BAT Cage Bulldogs - Winters
Bat Cage Bulldogs - Taricska
Stow Bulldogs
Indiana Thunder
Penn Ohio Legends
Kenston Bombers
Cy Young DBacks
Drillers Baseball
Central Ohio Jaguars
Ohio Glaciers
Northern Ohio Hurricanes

                   15u 
                               

Northern Ohio Hurricanes
Diamond Boys
Whitby Chiefs
Dirtbags Baseball
Ohio Glaciers
Ohio Select - White
BAT Cage Bulldogs - Yost
Ohio Longhorns
Titans Orange
Central Ohio Jaguars
Dover Traveling Tornadoes
Ohio Select
Ohio Xstreme 14u
Shaker Travel Raiders

                    16U - Sold Out

Dirtbags Baseball
Aramys Baseball
Force Express
Brownlee Lookouts - Black
Blue Wave Baseball
Ohio Longhorns
King Baseball Academy - NYC
MAF Gators
Green Bulldogs
Ohio Arsenal
GlenOak Summer Eagles
Diamond Boys
 

                     18U - Sold Out

Solon Stampede
Hurricanes Select
Guelph Royals - Ont
Dirtbags Baseball
Ohio Scrappers - Black
Ohio Longhorns - 18u
Ohio Warriors
Ohio Longhorns - 17u
Titans Baseball
Blaze Baseball
Ohio Outlaws - Husted
CBF Kids
Buffalo Bulls
GlenOak Summer Eagles
Akron A's
Captains Baseball Academy