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ZOOM Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2024, @ 6:30 pm
Take attendance
Managers in attendance: (keep in mind all managers were invited. Managers who did NOT attend had no say and will need to follow what is voted on tonight) Neil List Managers: Orlando Munoz, Matt Shinkle, Bill Mason, Matt Myers, Kevin Meara, Erick Schules, Mark Anderson, Joe Bryson, Expos, Matt Yoslov, Rich Carlucci, Matt Watson, Chris Barraientos, Erick Gonzalez, Mike Angeline
The Meeting lasted
Important NOTE: Divisions below are preliminary. Teams will drop off and be added. The SJMSBL League Administrators will Edit Divisions to get an even # if possible.
Below are Universal Rules relating to all Divisions
1. Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: The regular season will NOT be extended
2. Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: Rules will NOT be changed during the regular or Playoff Season. If you have a rule change… Save it for next year’s Divisional Meeting. Managers will then have the opportunity to discuss and Vote on the rule.
3. Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: The Playoffs will be completed before Labor Day
4. Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: 2023 MLB NEW pickoff rule will NOT apply to the SJMSBL.
5. Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: Each 9-inning game shall have a three-hour time limit. Each 7-inning game shall have a 2.5-hour time limit. The clock starts running upon the actual start of play (the 1st pitch), not scheduled start of play. The time at the last out of the prior inning determines if the time limit has expired (not the time at the start of the next inning). Once an inning has started, it shall be played to its completion. Games that are tied at the end of time-limit end as a TIE. The game remains an official tie and shall be included as such in the standings. This shall not apply to playoff games. Play continues until a winner is determined. In a Playoff Game, if a game is tied at the end of the game. The game will be played until there is a winner. The new MLB rule of starting an extra inning with a runner at second base does NOT apply to the SJMSBL.
6. In a Playoff Game, if a game is tied at the end of the game. The game will be played until there is a winner. The new MLB rule of starting an extra inning with a runner at second base does NOT apply to the SJMSBL.
7. Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: Please do not include Lou or Neil in any group text or emails with your team and other teams. Make the determinations then let us know of any decisions
8. Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: The maximum number of players on a roster is 20. Over 20 players on a roster cost is $100.00 per player. No deadline in adding a player
9. Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: Player needs to play and or bat in at least 6 regular-season games to qualify for the playoffs. If a player only plays in the field as a defensive player or runner, it is the managers duty to have the opposing manager write that players participation in the scorebook for that said game.
10. Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: - All stats need to be entered no later than 7/16. Stats should be entered weekly to avoid confusion at the end. Games played are required in the stats.
11. Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: DL is terminated.
12. Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: Make-Ups need to be scheduled no later than 6/25 any rainouts that occur in the last month of the season need to be scheduled by the last Sunday of the season, failure to schedule make-ups will result in 0 points in the standings.
Rules specific to the 21+ Division(s)
• Teams in all divisions voted on allowing 2 pitchers and 1 catcher from the ages of 18-20 to be able to play these positions. These designated players need to be communicated to the opposing manager before the game. Teams in all 4 divisions voted on batting a minimum of 10 players
• Courtesy Runners at all times (ZERO OUTS, ONE OUT, or TWO OUTS) for the pitcher and Catcher + 2 Courtesy Runners who must be named before the game starts.
• If a team is playing with 9 Players (no one is left on their bench) and one of those players is ejected. Ejected players placed in the order is an out the 1st time around the order. After the 1st time around the players, the position is skipped over.
• Mercy rule in the wild-card round, semi-final round, and Championships is 15 Runs after 7 innings in a (9) Inning Game. 12 Runs after 5 Innings in a (7) Inning game
21 North
21 East
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1. Old Dirty Batters-
2. SJ Marlins Clayton Angels-
3. Gloucester County Royals-
4. Camden Pirates-
5. Tankies Tavern- South Champ
6. Los Mets- 10:00am start
All 21 Playoffs
Regular Season Games cannot be played after Sunday, July 20. Playoff Seedings will be made by Tuesday, 7/22
Playoff Contingencies: In the event of a weather situation, the league reserves the right to limit the semi-final rounds to a single game so that the 2025 playoff season is ended by Sunday 8/24 as agreed upon
All Playoff scheduled games will not be changed because of players playing in the district, regional or national tournaments. If your players elect to play Tournaments in lieu of the playoffs, you either play with the players you have left or you forfeit.
21 South
6 Teams make the Playoffs
Wild Card Round one game playoff.
Sunday July 27
#1 Seed & #2 Seed get a BYE.
#3 Seed Vs. #6 Seed
#4 Seed Vs. #5 Seed
Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team (9) Inning Game
SEMI- Final Best of 3
Sunday August 3 - DH
#1 Seed Vs. Weaker Wild Card Seed Winner
#2 Seed Vs. Stronger Wild Card Seed Winner
Double Header
Game #1 (7) innings
Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team
Game #2 (7) innings
Stronger Seed Host and Weaker seed is Home Team
Sunday, August 10
Game #3 (9) innings (If necessary)
Weaker Seed Host and Stronger seed is Home Team
Championship: Best of 3 August 17 & 24th
Winner of SEMI Vs. Winner of SEMI
Game #1 Sunday August 17
Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team (7) Inning Game
Game #2 Sunday August 17
Stronger Seed Host and is Away Team (7) Inning Game
Game 3 Sunday August 24
stronger Seed Host and is Away Team (9) Inning Game (if necessary)
The 21 South Division will have 1 Championship, and will get a $500 Credit
See the Terms and Conditions below:
Credit is NOT a check
Your credit is good for the 2025 Fall, 2025 Midweek, and 2026 Spring seasons.
Your credit expires on April 1, 2026
Your credit cannot be transferred to another team.
21 North Playoffs 1 Champions Seeds will be Posted by July 22
21 North Playoffs (Seeds #1 - #4)
SEMI- Final American- Best of 3
Sunday, July 27
#1 Seed Vs. #4 Seed
#2 Seed Vs. #3 Seed
Double Header
Game #1 (9) innings
Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team
Game #2 (7) innings
Stronger Seed Host and Weaker seed is Home Team
Contingency: If Games are rained out, the League can make the SEMI-FINAL a one (9) inning Game
Sunday, August 3
Game #3 (9) innings (If necessary)
Weaker Seed Host and Stronger Seed is Home Team
Contingency: If the Game is rained out, the game would be played August 10. Championship would then be DH ((1)7 Inning game & (1) 9 Inning Game) August 17.
Championship: Best of 3 All (9) inning games
Winner of SEMI-FINAL Vs. Winner of SEMI-FINAL
Sunday, August 10
Stronger Seed Hosts & is Home Team
Sunday, August 17
Weaker Seed Hosts & is Home Team
Sunday, August 24
Stronger Seed Hosts & is Home Team
Contingency: If any of the Championship Games are rained out, Teams will play a DH the next Sunday (1) 7 inning game & (1) 9 Inning Game
The 21 Northern Division will have 1 Championship, each will get a $500 Credit
See Terms and Conditions below:
Credit is NOT a check
Your credit is good for the 2025 Fall Season, 2025 Midweek Season and the 2026 Spring Season.
Your credit expires April 1, 2026
Your credit cannot be transferred to another team.
The 21 East Playoffs
6 Teams make the Playoffs
Wild Card Round one game playoff.
Sunday July 27
#1 Seed & #2 Seed get a BYE.
#3 Seed Vs. #6 Seed
#4 Seed Vs. #5 Seed
Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team (9) Inning Game
SEMI- Final Best of 3
Sunday August 3 - DH
#1 Seed Vs. Weaker Wild Card Seed Winner
#2 Seed Vs. Stronger Wild Card Seed Winner
Double Header
Game #1 (7) innings
Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team
Game #2 (7) innings
Stronger Seed Host and Weaker seed is Home Team
Sunday, August 10
Game #3 (9) innings (If necessary)
Weaker Seed Host and Stronger seed is Home Team
Championship: Best of 3 August 17 & 24th
Winner of SEMI Vs. Winner of SEMI
Game #1 Sunday August 17
Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team (7) Inning Game
Game #2 Sunday August 17
Stronger Seed Host and is Away Team (7) Inning Game
Game 3 Sunday August 24
stronger Seed Host and is Away Team (9) Inning Game (if necessary)
The 21 East Division will have 1 Championship, and will get a $500 Credit
See the Terms and Conditions below:
Credit is NOT a check
Your credit is good for the 2025 Fall, 2025 Midweek, and 2026 Spring seasons.
Your credit expires on April 1, 2026
Your credit cannot be transferred to another team.
Regular Season
13 Weeks – how many games being played
South 17 Games
East 17 Games
North 17 Games
Prefer DH: May 4, 18, June 1, 29
Available Sunday’s
RS = Regular Season
1. RS-Week 1: Opening Day: Sunday March 30
2. RS-Week 2: Sunday April 6
3. RS-Week 3: Sunday April 13
4. RS-Week 4: Sunday April 27
5. RS-Week 5: Sunday May 4
NO- SCHEDULED GAME. Mother’s Day Sunday May 11
6. RS-Week 6: Sunday May 18
NO – SCHEDULED GAME. Memorial Day weekend Sunday May 25
7. RS-Week 7: Sunday June 1
8. RS-Week 8: Sunday June 8
9. RS-Week 9: Sunday June 15
10. RS-Week 10: Sunday June 22
11. RS-Week 11: Sunday June 29
NO – SCHEDULED GAME. July 4 is on a Friday
12. RS-Week 12: Sunday July 13
13. RS-Week 13: Sunday July 20 (Last Day to Play a regular Season Game)
• PO = Playoffs
1. PO-Week 1: Sunday July 27
2. PO-Week 2: Sunday August 3
3. PO-Week 3: Sunday August 10
4. PO- Week 4: Sunday August 17
5. PO- Week 5: Sunday August 24
Schedules will be made and uploaded onto the website by March 24 Hopefully earlier
PICK All-Star game Managers
2025: Joe Bryson, Orlando, Erick (Mets)
Umpire Fee Schedule:
2 umpires at each game
9 inning game $120.00 per umpire 7 inning game $105.00 per umpire
If Only One Umpire Shows- See Cost below
Cost per umpire per (9) inning Game @ $180 Cost per umpire per (7) inning Game @ $160
1. Cancelling with less than one hour until game time- $70 per umpire (If umpires did not leave for the game yet, no fee will be charged)
2. Umpires arrive at the field and no game due to weather: $70 per umpire
3. Game 1 of DH Starts, no game two due to weather: No fee charged
4. Originally scheduled DH turns into one-single 9 inning
game: Standard fee for 9 innings + $70 per umpire for second game
5. Cancelling with less than one hour until game time for a scheduled doubleheader, each manager must pay one umpire $85. (Each umpire gets $85)
Standings:
Shall be determined by A POINT SYSTEM
· - 3 points for a Win
· - 2 points for a Tie
· - 1 point for a loss
· - 0 Points for a loss by forfeit IMPORTANT
(Standings will show a team losing by forfeit getting 1 point. This is incorrect and will be properly calculated at the end of the season)
· - 0 Points for a game not played
Please keep in mind…. The spirit of the SJMSBL is to play Baseball. If a Team “jobs Standings” and does not play the scheduled game because “Played game” would have no bearing in standings; Team Jobbing the League has the possibility of receiving severe Penalties. Please make every effort to play all of your scheduled games.
Tie Breakers
When two teams are tied
1. Head-to-Head record
2. Fewest Runs allowed in all games
3. Most Runs Scored in all games
When Three teams are Tied
1. Fewest Runs allowed in all games
2. Most Runs Scored in all games
Forfeit scoring
9 inning game = 9-0
7 inning Game = 7-0
Please do not include Lou or Neil on any group text or emails with your team and other teams. Make the determinations then let us know of any decisions
