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 16th year and has Sold Out the last 10 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 College Fields and Top HS Facilities in the Akron / Canton area-- we do have several turf fields -- if you play on turf field understand that there are no metal spikes allowed and no seeds permitted.  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. 

     Teams Registered for 2018

                 14U - Sold Out

Mashfactory Baseball Club
Pittsburgh Diamond Dawgs - White
Pittsburgh Diamond Dawgs - Gold
Ohio Glaciers - Finsen
Massillon Tigers
East York Bulldogs
IVL Baseball
Aces Elite - Kertes
Hurricanes Select
Ohio Bombers - White
Oshawa Legionaires
Stark County Terriers

                 15U - Sold Out

Ohio Skyhawks
Impact Longhorns
B2 Bulls
B.A.T. Cage Bulldogs
MAF Gators
Andys 9ers
North Shore Heat
Mentor Cardinals
Ohio Athletics
Lake Captains
Black Tiger Baseball
Powerhouse Athletics
Hurricanes Select
Midwest Stars - North
Midwest Stars - Carmichael
Ohio Bombers Showcase
Lake Erie Warhawks - Bliss
Premier Ohio - Hecker
Aces Elite - Miller
Brownlee Lookouts - May
Titans Baseball
Mayfield Wildcats
Force Ohio - Carosielli
Golden Spikes Baseball

                16U - Sold Out

Mashfactory Baseball Club
Stark County Terriers
MAF Gators
Leaside Leafs
Black Tiger Baseball
Titans - Orange
Aces Elite - Swain
Glen Oak Summer Eagles - Marx
Glen Oak Summer Eagles - Broom
Force Ohio - Huffman
Force Ohio - Turchan
Force Ohio - Tecco
Lake Erie Warhawks - Weber
Players i Baseball
Ohio Mavericks
G-Plex Cardinals

                 18U - Sold Out

Stark County Terriers
Akron As Showcase
Upper Deck Baseball
Whitby Chiefs
Titans - Navy
Titans - Orange
Ohio Hit Club
Ohio Spiders Elite
Stallions Baseball - Edmunds
Jackson Bears
Force Ohio - Nordquist
Diamond Dogs
Kenston Bombers
Ohio Torque
Cuyahoga Valley Baseball
Stingrays Baseball
Ohio Yankees
Brownlee Lookouts - Opalich
CBF Kids
Stark Force