We invite all baseball fans to attend free of charge our 82th annual State Tournament on April 8, 2017 at Hans L’Orange Park and April 9, 2017 at Les Murakami Baseball Stadium. The State Champion will be determined from among Oahu (Sheridan), Kauai (Makaweli Indians), Hawaii (Keeaukaha Warriors) and Maui (Happy Hour) league champions/all star teams. Plan to watch baseball in Hawaii at its highest level and to celebrate as AJA baseball honors long time volunteers Eddie Hayashi & Zen Abe. This will conclude AJA Baseball’s 113th year of play in Hawaii.
Please see the State tab for further details. Eddie Hayashi & Zen Abe will throw out the ceremonial 1st pitch as part of Saturday’s Opening Ceremony at 12:30pm. The AJA Baseball community will honor Eddie Hayashi for his 63 years of association with and service to AJA baseball and Zenichi Abe for his 60+ years of service to AJA baseball, particularly his dedication to maintaining the Hans L’Orange baseball Park. The Tournament features games on Saturday at 10am (Oahu vs Kauai) and 1:30pm (Maui vs Hawaii) and games on Sunday at 9am (Losers from Saturday games) and 11:30am Championship Game.
Hope to see you at the Tournament.
SCHEDULE
Saturday April 8, 2017 Hans L’Orange Park
10:00 am Kauai vs Oahu
12:30 pm Opening Ceremony (following 1st game)
Master of Ceremonies Glen Higa
Parade of Teams
National Anthem
Blessing – Reverend David Fujimoto, Mililani Hongwanji Mission
Introduction
- League Presidents
- League Managers
Message – Wally Izumigawa, Hawaii State AJA Baseball Association President
Welcome – Mayor Kirk Caldwell or Representative
Greetings – Governor Dave Ige or Representative
Introduction of Honoree
- Eddie Hayashi
Ceremonial 1st pitch by Eddie Hayashi & Zen Abe
Play Ball
1:30 pm Maui vs Hawaii (30 minutes following Opening Ceremony)
6:00 pm Teams’ Dinner
Sunday, April 9. 2017 University of Hawaii Les Murakami Baseball Stadium
9:00 am Consolation Game (Losers of Games 1 & 2)
11:30am CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (Winners of Games 1 & 2)
Awards Ceremony (following Championship Game)
- Batting Champion
- Most RBI
- Most Outstanding Player
- Championship Team