Sportsmanship
DJ treated teammates, coaches, officials, and opponents with kindness and respect. Whether his team won or lost, he encouraged those around him and recognized great plays by teammates and competitors.
Sportsmanship. Effort. Attitude.
DJ Farrar Tournament
Honoring a courageous player, an outstanding teammate, and a legacy that continues to inspire MTBSA.
The DJ Farrar Tournament was established in memory of DJ Farrar, whose courage, character, and love of baseball left a lasting impact on the Montgomery Township Baseball & Softball Association.
DJ participated in both our recreational and travel baseball programs from T-ball through AAA. He was a talented player, an outstanding teammate, and a young man who exemplified the values that define our organization. Following a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer, DJ passed away on January 15, 2003, at the age of 13.
Today, this tournament serves as a celebration of DJ's legacy and the qualities he demonstrated every day, both on and off the field.
DJ's Legacy
Effort
No one loved baseball more than DJ. He was always eager to practice, improve, and compete. Even while battling cancer, DJ continued to play, support his teammates, and contribute in any way he could.
Attitude
DJ faced every challenge with incredible courage and optimism. His resilience, selflessness, and love for the game continue to inspire generations of MTBSA players.
Honoring DJ's Legacy
More than winning games
The DJ Farrar Tournament celebrates the values DJ lived every day: sportsmanship, effort, and attitude. Each year, players are encouraged to compete with integrity, work hard, support their teammates, and appreciate the opportunity to play the game they love.
We are proud to honor DJ's legacy and thank the Farrar family for allowing us to continue sharing his story with future generations of MTBSA players.
Skills Competition
The DJ Farrar Tournament Skills Competition takes place on Wednesday evening and is one of the highlights of tournament week. Every participant receives an official DJ Farrar Tournament T-shirt and is invited to take part.
Wednesday Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:30-6:00 PM | Teams meet at the Windlestrae Pavilion. |
| 6:00-6:30 PM | Opening Ceremony with remarks from the Farrar family, a tournament welcome, event overview, and presentation of the DJ Farrar Memorial Award. |
| 6:30-7:30 PM | Preliminary Skills Competitions |
| 7:30-8:00 PM | Break for Players & Coaches |
| 8:00 PM | Championship Finals & Awards Presentation |
Player reminder: Participants should wear their tournament T-shirt and team game hat for the Opening Ceremony and Skills Competition. All players and families are encouraged to attend the ceremony, even if they are not participating in a skills event.
2 PlayersNeed for Speed
Objective: Complete a relay around the bases in the fastest time.
Format
- Player 1 runs from home plate to first, second, third, and back to home.
- Player 1 hands the baseball to Player 2, who repeats the course.
- Each team receives two attempts; the fastest time counts.
Rules
- A 5-second penalty is assessed for each missed base.
- The top three teams advance to the Finals.
- Times reset for the Championship Round.
Preliminary field: Windlestrae Field 3
Awards: Top 2 Teams
IndividualArm of a Champ
Objective: Score the most points by accurately throwing to a target at home plate.
Throwing Distance
| 10U | 100 feet |
|---|---|
| 12U | 125 feet |
Scoring
| Bullseye | 5 points |
|---|---|
| Inner Ring | 3 points |
| Target Board | 1 point |
Rules
- Five throws per participant.
- The top three players advance to the Finals.
- Scores reset for the Championship Round.
- Ties use a three-throw playoff, followed by sudden death if needed.
Preliminary field: Windlestrae Field 2
Awards: Top 2 Players
Entire TeamAround the Horn
Objective: Complete the Around the Horn throwing circuit in the fastest time.
Format
Teams complete a throwing relay around the infield and outfield while each player tags their assigned base or position before making the next throw.
Rules
- A 5-second penalty is assessed for missed bases or umpire-assisted overthrows.
- The top three teams advance to the Finals.
- Times reset for the Championship Round.
- Ties are broken by the team with the fewest errors.
Preliminary field: Windlestrae Field 4
Award: Champion Team
IndividualThe Great Bambino
Objective: Hit the most home runs.
Competition Format
| Preliminary Round | 10 swings |
|---|---|
| Semifinals | 5 swings |
| Championship Round | 5 swings |
Rules
- Coach pitch.
- Pitches not swung at do not count.
- The top four hitters advance to the Semifinals.
- The top two hitters advance to the Championship Round.
- Ties use cumulative home runs, followed by sudden death if still tied.
Preliminary field: Windlestrae Field 1
Awards: Top 2 Players
Heart of a Champion
Celebrating the players selected each year to carry DJ's legacy forward.
- 2003Nicholas Ruggieri
- 2004Brian Decker
- 2005Seth Yeretzian
- 2006Kyle McClosky
- 2007Dylan McMahon
- 2008Kevin Schoell
- 2009Michael Reilly
- 2010Darren Drolsbaugh
- 2011Joey Jackson
- 2012Shane Harkins
- 2013Daniel Czekaj
- 2014Brendan Page
- 2015Colin Dunlap
- 2016Shane Gillen
- 2017Lucas Schuldaski
- 2018Ryan DeSanto
- 2019Jason Bagnarelli
- 2020Emmett McCann
- 2021Max Farley
- 2022Andrew Covone
- 2023Eamonn Brennan
- 2024Trevor Lyon
- 2025Ethan Wise
- 2026Nick Manzi