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PLAY BALL!!!!!.  WINNER OF EACH POOL -PLUS 1 WILD CARD BASED ON PG TIE BREAKER WILL ADVANCE TO BRACKET PLAY

GUIDELINES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS FOR JUNE PGBA COLUMBUS EVENT
BASED UPON RESPONSIBLE RESTART OHIO

TO FOLLOW SAFETY PROTOCOL AND BEST PRACTICES FOR THE JUNE 2-7 PGBA COLUMBUS TOURNAMENT PLEASE FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
ALL PARTICIPANTS, SPECTATORS AND EMPLOYEES MUST ADHERE TO SIX-FOOT PHYSICAL DISTANCING WHILE AT THE BALLPARK.(PLAYERS PLAYING IN THE GAME ARE EXCEPTED).
PLAYERS AND COACHES MUST CONDUCT DAILY SELF EVALUATION.ANYONE EXPERIENCING COVID RELATED SYMPTOMS MUST STAY HOME.
NO TEAM WATER COOLERS OR SHARED DRINKING STATIONS.
ALL TEAMS SHOULD BRING THEIR OWN TRASH BAG TO REMOVE ANY PLASTIC BOTTLES LEFT BEHIND AFTER THEIR TEAMS GAME.
EACH TEAM MUST BRING ONE GAME BALL TO THE EVENT FOR USE BY THEIR TEAM.THE TOURNAMENT WILL PROVIDE 2 GAME BALLS FOR EACH TEAM.THE DESIGNATED BALLS WILL BE USED BY EACH TEAM ON DEFENSE.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT COACHES  WEAR FACE COVERINGS AT ALL TIMES.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ATHLETES  WEAR FACE COVERINGS AT ALL TIMES WHILE NOT ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN THE FIELD OF PLAY.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT UMPIRES WEAR FACE COVERINGS AT ALL TIMES.
NO EQUIPMENT OR DRINKS ARE TO BE SHARED.THIS INCLUDES BATS, GLOVES, HATS, and HELMETS, ON/OFF FIELD GEAR.
NO TOUCH RULE – PLAYERS SHOULD REFRAIN FROM HIGH FIVES, HAND SHAKE LINES,AND OTHER PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH TEAM MATES, OPPOSING PLAYERS, COACHES, UMPIRES AND SPECTATORS.
NO SPITTING, EATING SEEDS, OR DISPOSING OF GUM IN THE DUGOUTS, FIELD OR BALLPARK.
EACH PLAYER AND COACH IS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL HAND SANITIZER.
NO EXCHANGE OF PAPER LINEUPS – LINEUPS SHARED DIGITALLY ONLY AND OR GIVEN TO THE UMPIRE VERBALLY.
ATHLETES SHOULD TRAVEL TO GAME WITH IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A PLAYER NOT HAVE MORE THAN 2 FAMILIY MEMBERS PRESENT AS SPECTATORS.
Schedule/Scores Event Info   Pool Standings
Event Information
PGBA COLUMBUS RULES
Pitching
Limitations: For the June 2020 PGBA event it is strongly recommended that
coaches use extreme caution in pitch counts with pitchers.  The tournament will not be enforcing a pitch
count – however – it is highly recommended that coaches follow the smart pitch
– pitch counts for the protection of their players.

Courtesy Runners: Courtesy runners can be used for the
Pitcher and Catcher at any time but must be a VALID SUBSTITUTE.  If a team is batting their entire lineup,
then they will NOT be able to use last batted out.  In addition, the same substitute CANNOT run
for more than one position (Pitcher or Catcher) in the same game.Courtesy Runners: Courtesy runners can be used for the
Pitcher and Catcher at any time but must be a VALID SUBSTITUTE.  If a team is batting their entire lineup,
then they will NOT be able to use last batted out.  In addition, the same substitute CANNOT run
for more than one position (Pitcher or Catcher) in the same game.

Pool Play:  All Pool Play games will be played with a
strict ONE HOUR 40 MINUTE  time limit. The game will end after ONE HOUR AND 40 MINUTES. Time will be
kept by the HOME PLATE UMPIRE. (If the visiting team is losing in the last half inning and takes the
lead and the home team has not finished its at bat in the last half inning the score reverts to the previous complete innng)For each team's pool games, the home team will be determined by a coin flip.  All pool games that are tied after 7 innings or the 1 HOUR 40MINUTE time limit will be recorded a tie. A tie is equal to a ½ win and ½ loss
for each team.
The home team in bracket play will be the higher seed.Semi-Final and Championship
games will be played with regular extra innings through the 8th inning.
Starting in the 9h inning the last three hitters from the previous inning will
load the bases with one out.
 
Taking Infield: No
infield will be allowed during the tournaments.

Mercy Rules: 15
after 3, 12 after 4, 8 after 5.

Trips to the
mound: The members of the coaching staff (including the manager) can make one
mound visit per pitcher per inning without needing to remove the pitcher from
the game. If the same pitcher is visited twice in one inning, the pitcher must
be removed from the contest. (social distancing will be attempted during mound
visits to the best extent possible)

Hitting lineup:
Can consist of 9, 10, or 11 players. The lineup must stay with the same number
of batters for the entire game. Once the first pitch has been thrown the lineup
is locked, and the number of batters may not be changed. The 10th and 11th
hitter if used will be designated as an EH and XH on the lineup card. The EH
and XH may bat at any spot in the order. The EH and XH is the same as any
position on the field as far as substitutions are concerned. The starting
pitcher is allowed to DH for himself and bat in any slot in the order but must
be listed a P/DH on the lineup card. 2019 DH rule applies.
In case of rain:
All rain out games may not be made up depending on time constraints. .
Tournament format is subject to change at any time if deemed
necessary. .
If games are cancelled, pool winners and championship qualification will
be
determined by the tie breaking procedures (listed below).
Stop in Play: If a
game is stopped, the game must start within 1 hour of the stop in play. If
games are not resumed, they will become suspended or called official. Games
called by umpires that cannot be resumed within 1 hour will be considered an
official game.
Protests: Judgment
calls and pitching limitations are not eligible for protest. Protests will be
heard and ruled on by the tournament committee. The team protesting must make
cash payment of $100 at the time of the protest. If the protest is ruled in the
protesting team’s favor the $100 will be refunded. The ruling made by the
committee will be final. Protests must be filed and ruled on before the next
pitch if during game, or before umpires leave field if after a game.
   Wood or BBCOR bats are allowed.
Pitching: The MLB balk rule will be enforced.
When a balk is called it is NOT a dead ball. The 3B to 1B pickoff move is legal.
4 games guaranteed
weather permitting

JUNE 3 2020

2022 Graduate or younger OR born on or after May 01, 2003
Metal/Composite or Wood Bat Only
Lodging Info
Event Lodging
Coolers Not Allowed
Entry Fee
1000 USD  
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AT ANYTIME AFTER PAYMENT. TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR WILL HOLD A CREDIT TO A FUTURE EVENT IF NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS GIVEN AT LEAST 3 WEEKS PRIOR.
Gate Fee (plus tax where applicable)
Tournament Pass: 15.00 USD (Per Person) - Entry to all games for this tournament
Daily Pass: 5.00 USD (Per Person) - Entry to all games for a specific day
Format
4 GAME GUARANTEE MINIMUM 4 GAMES TO BRACKET
Contact us for this event
2020 PGBA 16U Columbus Director
Joe Griffith
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Perfect Game provides showcases, tournaments, online video, national rankings, player profiles, scouting reports and college and professional opportunities to the nation’s top prospects and their families.

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Sr. Vice President and General Manager
New York Yankees

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  • 79 of the 80 players selected on Day 1 of the 2022 MLB draft had attended a PG event
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Event History Since2016
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Event Records
Category Time/Velo Name St Event year Draft Commitment
FB 93  mph Chris Smith TN 2021  
FB 93  mph Isaac Sanchez CA 2023  

“Perfect Game is a leading resource for anyone interested in amateur baseball, running top-notch events throughout the year which are followed closely by our scouts. Organized and efficient, Perfect Game is on top of their game. Perfect Game player information and rankings are a valuable resource for us.”

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PERFECT GAME HISTORY

The Perfect Game network began in 1993 with a vision from former scout and college coach Jerry Ford.

That vision was simple: "To give young players the best opportunity for success, to help scouts and recruiters see and evaluate these players, and to promote the game of baseball at all levels".

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