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Phil Ball passed away unexpectedly in April of 2018. Phil had been a player-manager in the SJMSBL since 1994 and managed the Angels for 21 years. For the final eight years, Phil played an integral role in the Rangers organization.
Phil formed many deep and lasting friendships through the SJMSBL. Generous, loyal, intelligent, and unique only begin to describe the kind of person Phil was. He is deeply missed by many but will never be forgotten by the SJMSBL community.
In his honor, the 45+ National Division will be named The Phil Ball 45+ National Division.
Rest in peace, my friend.
SJMSBL 45+ Division
2026 Manager Meeting Summary & Playoff Format
ZOOM Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Managers in Attendance: 12
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League Rules (All Divisions)
Season Length
The regular season will NOT be extended
Rule Changes
Rules will NOT be changed during the season or playoffs
Any proposed rule changes must be presented at next years divisional meeting
Playoff Completion
All playoffs must be completed before Labor Day
________________________________________
Tie Game Rule
Regular Season
If tied after 9 innings (9-inning game) or 7 innings (7-inning game) the game is recorded as a TIE
Each team receives 2 points
Playoffs
Games continue until there is a winner
The MLB extra-inning runner-at-second rule does NOT apply
________________________________________
Communication Policy
Do NOT include Lou or Neil in team group texts or emails
Managers should resolve issues between teams first and notify league leadership afterward
________________________________________
Rosters
Maximum roster size: 20 players
Additional players: $100 per player
No deadline for adding players
Any player added after May 28 requires the $100 fee
________________________________________
Playoff Eligibility
Player must participate in at least 6 regular season games
Defensive substitutes or runner-only players must be recorded in the scorebook
________________________________________
Stat Entry Deadline
All stats must be entered by July 16
Weekly entry is strongly recommended
________________________________________
Make-Up Games
Make-ups must be scheduled by June 25
Rainouts in the final month must be scheduled by the last Sunday of the season
Failure to schedule = 0 points
________________________________________
Home Field Rule
Teams without a home field are always the visiting team
________________________________________
Approved Waived Players
2026
Steve Picielli (Rangers, 43) Cannot Pitch or Catch
Gino Carboni (Nats, 43) Cannot Pitch or Catch
Pat Zegarski (HT Rangers, 44) Cannot Pitch or Catch
Raymond Gomez (Tribe, 42) Cannot Pitch or Catch
Curtus Hart (Tribe, 42) Cannot Pitch or Catch
2025
Tom Pace (Rangers, 42) Cannot Pitch or Catch
Bill Straub (Rangers, 43) Cannot Pitch or Catch
John Eddis (HT Rangers, 44) Cannot Pitch or Catch
John Fine (Nats, 44) Cannot Pitch or Catch
2024
Cory Thomas (SJ Cards, 41) Cannot Pitch or Catch
Ryan Kondas (Rays, 44)
Todd Brown (Rays, 43)
Mac Barnes (Rays, 43)
2023 Grandfathered
Brian Pecsi (Rays)
Frank Tees (SJ Cards)
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2026 All-Star Game Managers
Kevin Clements
Walt SZW
________________________________________
2026 Season Structure
Regular Season
14 Playing Weeks
Opening Day: March 29, 2026
16 Games Total (11 teams)
Doubleheaders preferred May 17
Schedule posted by March 16
League Off Dates
April 5 Easter
May 10 Mothers Day
May 24 Memorial Day Weekend
July 5 July 4 Weekend
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⚾ 2026 Playoff Format
Playoffs: August 2 August 30
Two Champions will be crowned
American League: Seeds 1 through 6
National League: Seeds 7 through 11
Seeds Posted: July 28 @ Noon
________________________________________
Wild Card Round Aug 2
American League
#3 vs #6
#4 vs #5
#1 and #2 receive a BYE
National League
#10 vs #11
#7, #8, #9 receive a BYE
All games 9 innings
Stronger seed hosts
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Semi-Finals Aug 9 & Aug 16
Best of 3 Series
Aug 9
Doubleheader
Game 1 7 innings
Game 2 7 innings
Game 3 (if needed)
Aug 16 9 innings
Home Field
Game 1
Better seed hosts
Better seed is home team
Game 2
Same field
Opponent becomes home team
Game 3
Weaker seed hosts
Stronger seed is home team
________________________________________
Championship Series Aug 23 & Aug 30
Best of 3 Series
Aug 23
Game 1 7 innings
Game 2 7 innings
Aug 30
Game 3 if needed 9 innings
________________________________________
Championship Award
Each Champion receives
$500 League Credit
Valid for
Fall 2026
Midweek 2026
Spring 2027
Expires April 1, 2027
Non-transferable
Not redeemable for cash
________________________________________
Umpire Fees
9-Inning Game
$120 per umpire
7-Inning Game
$105 per umpire
One Umpire Only
$180 (9 innings)
$160 (7 innings)
Late Cancellation
$70 per umpire
Doubleheader Late Cancellation
$85 per umpire per team
________________________________________
Rainout Notification
Home manager must notify:
John Gallante
856-994-4400
JohnGallante@hotmail.com
AND
Lou Marshall
856-266-7916
LMarshall@unfi.com
Minimum notice: 1 hour
________________________________________
Standings Point System
Win = 3 points
Tie = 2 points
Loss = 1 point
Forfeit Loss = 0 points
Phil formed many deep and lasting friendships through the SJMSBL. Generous, loyal, intelligent, and unique only begin to describe the kind of person Phil was. He is deeply missed by many but will never be forgotten by the SJMSBL community.
In his honor, the 45+ National Division will be named The Phil Ball 45+ National Division.
Rest in peace, my friend.
SJMSBL 45+ Division
2026 Manager Meeting Summary & Playoff Format
ZOOM Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Managers in Attendance: 12
________________________________________
League Rules (All Divisions)
Season Length
The regular season will NOT be extended
Rule Changes
Rules will NOT be changed during the season or playoffs
Any proposed rule changes must be presented at next years divisional meeting
Playoff Completion
All playoffs must be completed before Labor Day
________________________________________
Tie Game Rule
Regular Season
If tied after 9 innings (9-inning game) or 7 innings (7-inning game) the game is recorded as a TIE
Each team receives 2 points
Playoffs
Games continue until there is a winner
The MLB extra-inning runner-at-second rule does NOT apply
________________________________________
Communication Policy
Do NOT include Lou or Neil in team group texts or emails
Managers should resolve issues between teams first and notify league leadership afterward
________________________________________
Rosters
Maximum roster size: 20 players
Additional players: $100 per player
No deadline for adding players
Any player added after May 28 requires the $100 fee
________________________________________
Playoff Eligibility
Player must participate in at least 6 regular season games
Defensive substitutes or runner-only players must be recorded in the scorebook
________________________________________
Stat Entry Deadline
All stats must be entered by July 16
Weekly entry is strongly recommended
________________________________________
Make-Up Games
Make-ups must be scheduled by June 25
Rainouts in the final month must be scheduled by the last Sunday of the season
Failure to schedule = 0 points
________________________________________
Home Field Rule
Teams without a home field are always the visiting team
________________________________________
Approved Waived Players
2026
Steve Picielli (Rangers, 43) Cannot Pitch or Catch
Gino Carboni (Nats, 43) Cannot Pitch or Catch
Pat Zegarski (HT Rangers, 44) Cannot Pitch or Catch
Raymond Gomez (Tribe, 42) Cannot Pitch or Catch
Curtus Hart (Tribe, 42) Cannot Pitch or Catch
2025
Tom Pace (Rangers, 42) Cannot Pitch or Catch
Bill Straub (Rangers, 43) Cannot Pitch or Catch
John Eddis (HT Rangers, 44) Cannot Pitch or Catch
John Fine (Nats, 44) Cannot Pitch or Catch
2024
Cory Thomas (SJ Cards, 41) Cannot Pitch or Catch
Ryan Kondas (Rays, 44)
Todd Brown (Rays, 43)
Mac Barnes (Rays, 43)
2023 Grandfathered
Brian Pecsi (Rays)
Frank Tees (SJ Cards)
________________________________________
2026 All-Star Game Managers
Kevin Clements
Walt SZW
________________________________________
2026 Season Structure
Regular Season
14 Playing Weeks
Opening Day: March 29, 2026
16 Games Total (11 teams)
Doubleheaders preferred May 17
Schedule posted by March 16
League Off Dates
April 5 Easter
May 10 Mothers Day
May 24 Memorial Day Weekend
July 5 July 4 Weekend
________________________________________
⚾ 2026 Playoff Format
Playoffs: August 2 August 30
Two Champions will be crowned
American League: Seeds 1 through 6
National League: Seeds 7 through 11
Seeds Posted: July 28 @ Noon
________________________________________
Wild Card Round Aug 2
American League
#3 vs #6
#4 vs #5
#1 and #2 receive a BYE
National League
#10 vs #11
#7, #8, #9 receive a BYE
All games 9 innings
Stronger seed hosts
________________________________________
Semi-Finals Aug 9 & Aug 16
Best of 3 Series
Aug 9
Doubleheader
Game 1 7 innings
Game 2 7 innings
Game 3 (if needed)
Aug 16 9 innings
Home Field
Game 1
Better seed hosts
Better seed is home team
Game 2
Same field
Opponent becomes home team
Game 3
Weaker seed hosts
Stronger seed is home team
________________________________________
Championship Series Aug 23 & Aug 30
Best of 3 Series
Aug 23
Game 1 7 innings
Game 2 7 innings
Aug 30
Game 3 if needed 9 innings
________________________________________
Championship Award
Each Champion receives
$500 League Credit
Valid for
Fall 2026
Midweek 2026
Spring 2027
Expires April 1, 2027
Non-transferable
Not redeemable for cash
________________________________________
Umpire Fees
9-Inning Game
$120 per umpire
7-Inning Game
$105 per umpire
One Umpire Only
$180 (9 innings)
$160 (7 innings)
Late Cancellation
$70 per umpire
Doubleheader Late Cancellation
$85 per umpire per team
________________________________________
Rainout Notification
Home manager must notify:
John Gallante
856-994-4400
JohnGallante@hotmail.com
AND
Lou Marshall
856-266-7916
LMarshall@unfi.com
Minimum notice: 1 hour
________________________________________
Standings Point System
Win = 3 points
Tie = 2 points
Loss = 1 point
Forfeit Loss = 0 points
