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ZOOM Meeting Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2025 @ 6:30pm
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) Managers Present: Bob Ferraro, Mark Greenspan, Dan Leon, Todd Smik, Rico Haltie, Anthony DeFrancesco, Greg Field, Miquel Cartagena, Tom Wilmer, Carl Wilson (t. Giants), Tom Wilmer, Wayne Baker, John Myers, Tim Macallister
Meeting lasted 1 hours and 10 Minutes
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 than have th 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 & NEW pitch Clock rule will NOT apply to the SJMSBL.
5. Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: In a Regular season game, If a game is tied at the end of (9) innings (if game is scheduled for 9-innings), If a game is tied at the end of (7) innings (if game is scheduled for 7-innings) The game will be scored as a TIE in the standings. Each team will be awarded 2 Points.
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 but team must pay $100 per player if added after May 28
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 opposing manager write that players participate 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: 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.
12. Teams without a home field will be the away team
Rules specific to the 55+ Division(s)
If we get more teams or if teams leave before the season starts, we’ll conduct a Zoom meeting to vote and determine changes
In 2025 players aged 53 (during the calendar year) will be grandfathered into the 55+ Divi In 2022 players aged 53 (during the calendar year) will be grandfathered into the 55+ Division. Unless otherwise stated player will NOT be allowed to pitch or catch.
In 2026 players aged 54 (during the calendar year) will be grandfathered into the 55+ Divi In 2022 players aged 54 (during the calendar year) will be grandfathered into the 55+ Division. Unless otherwise stated player will NOT be allowed to pitch or catch.
• Outfielder cannot throw a Batter out from Outfield.
• Unlimited Courtesy Runners @ 1ST Base needs to be last batted out
Courtesy runners cannot steal. A courtesy runner is declared out for an official stolen base. Courtesy runners may advance on a wild pitch, passed ball or error, but NOT on any play that an official scorer would deem a stolen base.
For example, with runners on first and third base where the runner on third is a courtesy runner, the runner on first base can steal second, but the courtesy runner on third cannot try to score on the throw to second, as that would be scored a stolen base. The courtesy runner would be declared out for an official stolen base. If however, the throw to second goes into center field, the runner on third can try to score as that would be scored an error, not a stolen base.
Similarly, if a courtesy runner is on base and a pitcher tries to pick him off, the courtesy runner must return to that base. If the courtesy runner cannot get back safely and instead makes a move toward the next base, he would be declared out.
If the pitcher elects to pitch from a windup, a courtesy runner may advance (regardless of the score) because an official scorer would not award a stolen base. He would record the advance as “defensive indifference”. The first baseman is not required to “hold the runner on base”.
Penalty: Courtesy runners who attempt to steal a base are declared out immediately if the official scoring would record it as a stolen base. The ball is dead, all other runners return to the previous base (no pitch to the batter, even if the batter gets a hit). Any runner who attempts to steal a base with a lead of 10 or more runs is also declared out. Exception – if the courtesy runner attempts a delayed steal, after the catcher receives the pitch, the pitch stands as called, and the courtesy runner is declared out.
Please note that pinch runners are different from courtesy runners. A pinch runner is a player not yet in the batting lineup who runs for another player and assumes that spot in the batting order. A pinch runner can steal, and the player he ran for is out of the batting lineup for the remainder of the game.
• If a team is winning by 10 or more Runs. The winning team is not allowed to steal. Up by 10 Runs needs to be announced. If after announced, player still STEALS, He is out with “no warning”.
• Please note the exception: Player can run (if up by 10) as soon as the ball pitched hits ground.
Waived Players:
2025 Waived Players
Vipers: Noel Moralles, Cannot Pitch or Catch
Vipers: Matt Davis, 52 Cannot Pitch or Catch
Vipers: Freddie Bruno, 51 Cannot Pitch or Catch
Vipers: John Horner, 50 Cannot Pitch or Catch
Cinnaminson Reds: Tony Benedetto 52 cannot pitch or catch
2024 Waived Players
Players below were Waived in to the 55+ division unanimously by Managers who were present.
Bill Greever- 12/2/1970 Montco Expos
Ed Kenney- 9/7/1971 Cinnaminson Reds
2023 Waived Players
· Players below were Waived in to the 55+ division unanimously by Managers who were present.
· Managers who want to Waive players in need to email said player to Lou Marshall @ LMarshall@unfi.com. Lou will than email your division Managers to vote as to let player in or NOT.
Gloucester County: Keith Sadowski 50. Waived in 2/9/23
Last day to complete a regular season Game: Sunday, July 27
Regular Season:
Schedule will Not be balanced – Will be the same as last year
Available Sunday’s
Regular Season Odd # of teams - Contingency Choices
1. If 45 are uneven one team plays them every week
2. Split Doubleheaders
13 Available Sundays 14 Games
March 30 start: 10:00am Braves Vs. Phils (Mitch), 10:00am Vipers Vs. Expos, Rangers Vs. Fighten Phils (No DH): Per Todd S. Fighten Phils do NOT want to start March 30
RS = Regular Season
RS-Week 1: Sunday April 6
RS-Week 2: Sunday April 13
RS-Week 3: Sunday April 27
RS-Week 4: Sunday May 4
NO- SCHEDULED GAME. Mother’s Day Sunday May 11
RS-Week 5: Sunday May 18
NO – SCHEDULED GAME. Memorial Day weekend Sunday May 25
RS-Week 6: Sunday June 1
RS-Week 7: Sunday June 8
RS-Week 8: Sunday June 15
RS-Week 9: Sunday June 22
RS-Week 10: Sunday June 29
NO – SCHEDULED GAME. July 4 is on a Friday
RS-Week 12: Sunday July 13 Saturday, July 12 Vipers Vs. Fighten Phils 4:00
RS-Week 12: Sunday July 20 (Last Day to Play a regular Season Game)
RS-Week 13: Sunday July 27
• PO = Playoffs
PO-Week 1: Sunday August 3 WC
PO-Week 2: Sunday August 10 SEMi 1 Game
PO- Week 3: Sunday August 17 Champ: (2) 7 innings
PO- Week 4: Sunday August 24Champ: (1) 9 innings (if necessary)
Schedules will be made and uploaded onto the website by March 25th
The Managers voted on and agreed to ONE division.
55+ Division
(A) Teams can only qualify in the American Playoffs
(M) Teams can play in American or National Playoffs (Depending on Points in the Standing)
©Teams can only qualify in the National Playoffs
1. (A) Montgomery County Yankees
2. (A) Giants
3. (M) Vipers
4. (A) Fighten Phils
5. (M) SJ Phils
6. (A) Cinnaminson Reds
7. © GC Phillies
8. (M) PBC Royals
9. © Riverton Rangers
10. (M) Montco Expos
11. © Braves
12. © Panthers
American & National PLAYOFFS
There will be two Champions in the 55+ Division
SJMSBL pays for umpiring in the Championship. The teams playing pay for the umpires in all other playoff games
SEEDS 1-6 make the American Playoffs
SEEDS 7-12 make the National Playoffs
Seeds will be posted on our website by Tuesday, July 29 @ noon
American Wild Card Round – one game playoff.
Sunday Aug 3
#1 & #2 get a BYE.
#3 Vs. #6
#4 Vs. #5
Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team (9) Inning Game
National Wild Card Round – one game playoff.
Sunday Aug 3
#7 & #8 get a BYE.
#9 Vs. #12
#10 Vs. #11
Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team (9) Inning Game
Sunday August 10 American SEMI- Final Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team (9) Inning Game
#1 Seed Vs. Weaker Wild Card Seed Winner
#2 Seed Vs. Stronger Wild Card Seed Winner
Sunday August 10 National SEMI- Final Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team (9) Inning Game
#7 Seed Vs. Weaker Wild Card Seed Winner
#8 Seed Vs. Stronger Wild Card Seed Winner
Championship: Best of 3/ 2 (7) inning games DH Aug 17- (2) 7 Inning Games. Sunday, August 25 (1) nine inning Game (if necessary)
Winner of SEMI Vs. Winner of SEMI
Game #1 Sunday August 17
Weaker Seed Host and Stronger Seed is the Home Team (7) Inning Game
Game #2 Sunday August 17
Weaker Seed Host and Weaker Seed is the Home Team (7) Inning Game
Contingency: If August 17 Game(s) is rained out then Sunday August 25 is one Game. (9) inning Stronger Seed Host, Stronger Seed is Home Team. If August 17 game is stopped because of inclement weather, game is than continued from stoppage Aug. 25. Stronger Team Hosts.
Sunday August 24
Game #3: Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team (9) Inning Game
The 55+ Division will have 2 Championships each will get a $500 Credit
See Terms and Conditions below:
· Credit is NOT a check
· Your credit is good for the 2024 Fall Season, 2024 Midweek Season and the 2026 Spring Season.
· Your credit expires April 1, 2026
· Your credit cannot be transferred to another team.
All Star Game Managers. Todd & Wayne
All Star team
Team Red seeds
1,4,5,8,9,12
Blue Team
2,3,6,7,10,11
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)
All Changes need in the schedule need to be sent
to LMarshall@unfi.com by Thursday. If umpires are not notified before the day of the game then #4 Rule goes into effect (. Originally scheduled DH turns into one-single 9 inning game: Standard fee for 9 innings + $70 per umpire for the second game)
John Gallante
Umpiring Director + Assignor
Tri-State Elite Umpires Association
E-mail is preferred unless it is a notification on
the day of the game.
E-mail: JohnGallante@hotmail.com cell: (856) 994-4400
Rainouts/Cancellations:
In the event of a rainout or cancellation it is the responsibility of the home field manager to notify John Gallante 856-994- 4400 johngallante@hotmail.com and also let Lou know as well 856-266- 7916 lmarshall@unfi.com all cancellations need at least 1-hour notice. If a cancellation is made any time after that the fee schedule will apply of $70.00 per umpire if the umpires are there or on their way.
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
