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 . 

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This event is its 15th year and has Sold Out the last 9 years -- teams from 7 states and Canada regularly attend this Tournament.  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, Mt Union University and top high school facilities - including Jackson HS and Hawken HS ( both turf ) in the Akron - Canton - Cleveland area.  We will be using 3 turf fields. Team and Individual awards for 1st and 2nd place.

Note - This is a stay to play event -- meaning if you plan to use local hotels you must work through our Lodging Partner - Team Inn. Please click the button below to book your hotel room with Team Inn.  Please visit our Hotels page for more details regarding our lodging policy. 

      2017 Teams Registered

        14U

B2 Baseball

Pittsburgh Diamond Dawgs Gold

Lake Erie Warhawks - Jarrell

Stallions Baseball

Solon Stampede

Midwest Stars

MAF Gators

Ohio Legends

Force Ohio - Ianiro

Diamond Boys Showcase

Lake Erie Warhawks - Grabowski

          15U

Mashfactory Elite - Eagon

Mashfactory Elite - Davis

Solon Stampede

B.A.T. Cage Bulldogs

MDS Black Tigers Baseball

Diamond Hit Club

Manchester As

Richmond Hill Phoenix

Pittsburgh Diamond Dawgs - Gold

Ohio Bombers

MAF Gators

Ohio Elite - Protiva

Akron As

Diamond Dogs

IVL - Inglett

Guernsey Cty Miners

Brownlee Lookouts - Paul

Brownlee Lookouts - Scott

Force Ohio - Turchan

St Clair Shores Mariners

Force Ohio - Huffman

Ohio Longhorns - McCormick

GPLX Cardinals

Diamond Boys Red

            16U

T3 Rays

Andys 9ers

Titans Baseball

Stallions Baseball

Cy Young DBacks

Ohio Bombers

Hurricanes Select

Diamond Dogs

IVL Baseball

Brownlee Lookouts - Edwards

Jackson Bears 

Force Ohio - Goodrum

Bull Sharks

Force Ohio Blue Sox

Massillon Tigers

Glen Oak Summer Eagles

Stark County Terriers

Cuyahoga Valley Bees

Lake Erie Warhawks - Oley

Lochrire

Crushers Baseball

           18U

Tim Lally Baseball

Titans Baseball - Orange

Guelph Royals

Cardinal Baseball

Lake Erie Warhawks - Spencer

Brownlee Lookouts - Opalich

Hurricanes Select - 17u Showcase

Jackson Bears

Force Ohio - Dalton

Premier Ohio - Hecker

Glen Oak Summer Eagles

Massillon Tigers

Lake Erie Warhawks - Lahetta

Stark County Terriers

Ohio Greys

Mashfactory Elite

Ohio Bombers

Northeast Ohio Aces

Steves Sports

Lake Erie Warhawks - Moro