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 . ************************************************************************************************************************ 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. The 15u ,16u, and 18u age groups will play a 4 game minimum. Umpire fees are included in the entry fee. 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 Absolut Team Travel - no exceptions. They are our hotel providers for 2014. For their contact information see Hotels across the Top Tool Bar.

Teams Registered for 2014

14U 60X90 - 1 spot remaining

Force Blue Sox

MAF Gators

Ohio Skyhawks

Pittsburgh Diamond Dawgs Gold

East York Bulldogs

South Hills Sliders

Milan Road Warriors

Pittsburgh Diamond Dawgs Black

MBC Wildcats

Hillsdale Travel Baseball

Force Express

15U - Sold Out

MAF Gators

Force Blue Sox

Force Express

Guelph Royals

Pittsburgh Diamond Dawgs Gold

Brecksville Bees

Wildcats Baseball - Pa.

Northern Ohio Baseball

Ohio Stealers

Summit County Buzzsaws

Cy Young DBacks

Xtra Innings Baseball - Pa

Waiting List

Roth Brothers

16U - Sold Out

Oakville A's - Ont.

Force Blue Sox

Gators Baseball

Cuyahoga Valley Bees

North Coast USA

Diamond Boys

Impact Lumberjacks

Solon Stampede

Buffalo Bulls - NY

Blueprint Baseball

Domination Baseball

Storm Club

OG Avalanche

Precision Bobcats

Twinsburg Irish

Sandusky Baseball

MBC Wildcats

MId Ohio Bullets Gray

Beaver Valley 

 

18U - Sold Out

Falcon Baseball

Force Blue Sox

Oakville A's - Ont

Guelph Royals - Ont

Newmarket Hawks - Ont

Chicago Hitmen

Underwood Orr Baseball

Markham Mariners - Ont

Whitby Chiefs - Ont

Ohio Scrappers

Northern Ohio Hurricanes

Stow Seawolves

Titans Baseball

Union Post 79

Ohio Warriors

Herb Baseball Academy

KC Eagles

MAF Gators

Lake County Hooks

Steve's Sports