Seeding is based on win/loss record, In case of a tie in points between two or more teams, the following tiebreaker system will be used to determine the seeding of the teams:
The head-to-head record between the two teams that are tied for the final spot (head-to-head record only applied if the tie is between two teams).
Fewest runs allowed between the tied team/s.
Highest total run differential; NOTE: Total run differential is the sum of each game’s differential.
If there is still a tie, then the teams which are tied will come down to a coin toss.
Rules
Tournament Rules:
The Jim Jadwin Memorial tournament is an invitational American Legion Baseball Tournament and any rule not
addressed specifically below will be covered by the most current version of the National American Legion Rule Book for Senior American Legion Baseball.
The American Legion does NOT permit any type of re-entry rule or courtesy runners during tournament play. After committee discussion and due to National Rule Books modifications in 2018: we have decided to allow for RE-ENTRY(pg. 16S) and COURTESY RUNNERS(pg. 8G) per the 2018 American Legion Baseball Rule Book
Official Baseball Rules – Designated Hitter (DH) rule (pitcher only) will be used in tournament play as outlined in the Official Rules of Baseball.
GAME LENGTH/MERCY RULES:
A coin-flip is conducted to determine the home team for all games in pool play; the higher seed will be the home team after the tournament seeding is complete.
Teams will play seven-inning games (weather permitting).
A two-hour time limit will be in effect for all games on Friday & Saturday of the tournament; the official time will be noted by the home plate umpire and start from the 1st pitch of the game (NOTE: Both head coaches should verify start time with the umpire). No new innings will start after 2 hours. If tie after completed inning, the visiting team puts the player that made the last out in the previous inning on second base. All new batters start with 3 balls & 2 strikes. Teams will begin the inning with 0 outs. If 3 extra innings are completed
and the game remains tied, both teams will tie and be credited with 1/2 a point for seeding purposes.
No time limit will be used in the championship game on Sunday (weather permitting)
The 10-run mercy rule will be in effect after 4 1/2 or 5 complete innings.
BAT RESTRICTIONS:
Either drop -3 BBCOR-certified or wood bats may be used in the tournament.
Using an illegal bat will result in an automatic out to the batter.
PITCHING:
Coaches shall follow established American Legion Baseball pitching limits.
Coaches shall always use their best judgment related to pitching restrictions.
NOTE: the tournament will not monitor pitching but expects coaches to adhere to established Legion rules and act responsibly.
FORFEITS:
In the event of a forfeit, the winning team will be credited with a 1-0 victory for seeding purposes. If possible, the tournament committee will resolve forfeits by making scheduling changes. Forfeits will be used ONLY if schedule changes can not be made to accommodate the tournament schedule.
A team that forfeits a pool play game may not advance to play in a playoff or championship game.
SEEDING & TIE BREAKERS:
Seeding is based on win/loss record, In case of a tie in points between two or more teams, the following tiebreaker system will be used to determine the seeding of the teams:
1. The head-to-head record between the two teams that are tied for the final spot (head-to-head record only applied if a tie is between the two teams).
2. Fewest runs allowed between the tied team/s.
3. Highest total run differential; NOTE: Total run differential is the sum of each game’s differential.
4. If there is still a tie, then the teams which are tied will come down to a coin toss.
TOURNAMENT RAINOUT POLICY:
In the case of adverse weather, games may be moved to other locations at the discretion of the Tournament Committee.
All reasonable efforts will be made to complete games as scheduled; conditions related to adverse weather can NOT be prevented.
If games are behind due to weather or games have been stopped due to weather any games with the Home team leading after 4 1/2 innings the Home team will be declared the winner.
If a game can not be started within 1 hour of its scheduled start time due to bad weather every effort will be made to reschedule the game. If we are unable to reschedule the game for any reason the game will be canceled and each team will receive 1/2 win and 1/2 loss
Participating teams are asked to help with foul balls both on and off the baseball field as well as help keep dugouts picked up.
TOURNAMENT REFUND POLICY
Any game started is considered a game played as umpires have been paid
0 games played – 90% refund
1 game played – 50% refund
OTHER RULES:
The Home team will be the official book for that particular game. Visiting coaches are encouraged to periodically check with the home team coaches to make sure everything is correct.
The Chillicothe Post 757 Colts, as the host team in the tournament, shall have the right to use their dugout (third base dugout) at Joseph W. Hoffman Field.
Final game scores shall be texted to the Tournament Director by both coaches within one hour of the completed game.
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History
Since its inception in 2012, the Jadwin Memorial Tournament has hosted teams from several states including Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Previous tournament results:
Year
Champion
2nd Place
3rd Place
2021
2020
Ashland Post 76
Jefferson County Post 33
2019
Jefferson County Post 33
Waverly Post 142
2018
Wheeling WV Post 1
Ashland KY Post 76
Jackson OH Post 81 Blissfield MI Post 325
2017
Ida Post 514
Sidney Post 217
Adrian Post 275
2016
Circleville Post 134
Cambridge Post 84
Ashland Post 76
2015
Mother Nature
Mother Nature
Mother Nature
2014
Ida Post 514
Toledo Post 587
Clare Burt Post 248
2013
Sandusky Post 83
Pickerington Post 283
Zanesville Post 29
2012
Piqua Post 84
Steubenville Post 33
Zanesville Post 29
Teams that have participated in the Jim Jadwin Memorial tournament since 2012:
Attention all participants, coaches and fans of the First Capital Fall Baseball League. Due to the current and incoming storms we have decided to postpone all Fall Baseball Games previously scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday September 9th. All games are postponed until next Sunday September 16th with ALL games being played at the same fields/times as scheduled for week 1. The schedule has been updated on the website with changes. Please communicate with all other team members.
This is an invitational 14U tournament and any rule not addressed specifically below will be covered by the most current version of the OHSSA/NFHS high school baseball rules of competition.
14U travel teams are also invited to participate in the tournament.
Bat Restrictions: Drop -3 wood bats must be used in the tournament.
A coin-flip is conducted to determine the home team for all games in pool play; the higher seed will be the home team after tournament seeding is complete.
Teams will play seven-inning games (weather permitting).
A two-hour time limit will be in effect for all games on Friday & Saturday of the tournament; the official time will be noted by the home plate umpire and start from the 1st pitch of the game (NOTE: It is the responsibility of both coaches to determine start time with the umpire). No new innings will start after 2 hours. If a game is tied when the two-hour time limit goes into effect the shootout rule applies: The visiting team puts the player that made the last out in the previous inning on second base. All new batters start with 3 balls & 2 strikes. Teams will begin the inning with 0 outs. After 2 extra innings are completed and the game remains tied, both teams will tie and be credited with 1/2 a point for seeding purposes. All teams should be at the field at least 30 minutes prior to their game time - the next game will start 15 minutes after the previous game.
No time limit will be used in the championship round on Sunday.
The Home team will be the official book for that particular game. Visiting coaches are encouraged to check with the home team coaches to make sure books are in sync.
In the event of a forfeit, the winning team will be credited with a 1-0 victory for seeding purposes. If possible, the tournament committee will resolve forfeits by making scheduling changes. Forfeits will be used ONLY if schedule changes can not be made to accommodate teams.
All coaches shall use best judgment related to pitching restrictions;
A player removed from the pitching position (starting pitcher or subsequent relief pitcher) may not
return to the pitching position for the remainder of the game.
A player may legally pitch a maximum of three (3) innings in one (1) day and still legally pitch the next
day.
If the player pitches three and one-third (3 1/3) or more innings in one (1) day, the player cannot legally pitch the next day.
A player may legally pitch a maximum of seven (7) innings in one (1) day. The player would be ineligible
to legally pitch the next day.
A player may legally pitch a maximum of eight (8) innings in three (3) consecutive days. This is to be
interpreted as a player may legally pitch any combination of innings to equal eight (8) innings in two (2)
days as long as the player doesn’t pitch more than three (3) innings the first (1st) day. Similarly, as a
player may legally pitch any combination of innings to equal eight (8) innings in three (3) days as long as
the player doesn’t pitch more than three (3) innings the first (1st) or second (2nd) days.
MANDATORY DAYS OF REST:
A player that pitches more than three (3) innings in one day MUST rest the next day.
A player that pitches eight (8) innings in two (2) consecutive days MUST rest the next day.
One Day Max with next day eligibility = 3 innings
One Day Max with mandatory rest the next day = 7 innings
Max total innings for tournament = 8 innings
Pitching mound visits will remain two coaches visits per inning, with the second coaches visit to the
same pitcher in the same inning resulting in a pitching change.
NOTE: the tournament will not monitor pitching but expects coaches to use the best judgment and adhere to established tournament pitch count rules.
The 10-run mercy rule will be in effect after 5 innings of play or 4 1/2 innings if the home team has the last at-bat.
All final game scores shall be texted to the tournament directors by both coaches within one hour of the game being completed
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