Players Way 6th Tool Tournaments
You Want to See Your Player reach their full potential on and off the field. Yet, too often, youth tournaments focus only on the destination and not the process. Players may leave with rings, but rarely with the tools needed to grow their game
Chris Iannetta, a 14-year MLB veteran, “In order to reach your full potential as a ballplayer, you have to be purposeful and committed to the details. It is literally what we do at the Major League level EVERYDAY!”
That's why we created the Players Way “6th Tool” Tournament; a new kind of competitive baseball experience that rewards smart decisions and game awareness along with your individual, and team, statistics. Here, athletes are coached in real time and evaluated on execution. Regardless of level, it is this commitment to the details that will positively affect each athlete’s development long after the tournament ends.
What Makes The "6th Tool" Different?
✅ Development Over Dominance
Every game becomes a learning opportunity. Players and teams are scored through a unique point system that rewards and reinforces smart situational baseball – executing pitch sequences, taking quality at-bats, winning the inning and so much more. It all matters.
Structure
Each Team is guaranteed 4 games, the tournament will be played in a traditional pool play format.
During each game, players will have the opportunity to accumulate developmental points based on their execution of situational baseball plays.
A comprehensive list of scoring opportunities will be sent to coaching staff of registered teams prior to the event.
Examples of scoring opportunities include:
✅Successful sacrifice bunts
✅Hit-and-runs
✅Driving in runners from third with less than two outs
✅Quality at bats
✅Advancing baserunners
✅Pitchers can earn points for pitch efficiency and throwing first-pitch strikes
Awards
The Tournament Champion Per Age Group will be based on the traditional pool play format.
Offensive MVP
✅Player in each age group with the highest average weighted points per offensive play
Pitching MVP
✅Pitcher in each age group with the highest total weighted points across all games
Overall MVP
✅Player in each age group with the highest total weighted points across all games in the tournament
Two-way standout
✅Player in each age group who made major contributions in both offense and pitching, with combined scoring from both roles
Created by the Pros
Players Way is the official youth development initiative of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), committed to elevating the standard of amateur baseball. Through development programming, approved events, and trusted partnerships, Players Way connects athletes, families, and organizations with resources and opportunities grounded in the values of the MLBPA. With a focus on player development and industry transparency, Players Way is reshaping the amateur sports landscape — one player at a time.
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Withdrawal, Cancellation & Refund Procedures for Players Way
WHEN A BASEBALL TEAM WITHDRAWS PRIOR TO A WEEKEND EVENT Player Way understands that unforeseen circumstances, especially injuries, roster defections, player availability, etc., can occur throughout a season. Teams should also plan for the unexpected and understand that the scheduling process starts weeks and sometimes months before an event is scheduled.
A full refund shall be given if a team withdraws on or before the 21 day prior to the tournament. A 50% refund shall be given if a team withdraws after the schedule is posted and a replacement team is found prior to 48 hours before the start of the event. No refund shall be given if a team withdraws after the schedule is posted and a replacement team is not found prior to 48 hours before the start of the event. No refund shall be given if a team withdraws within 48 hours before the event’s start, regardless of whether or not a replacement team is found. When this occurs, it is still the team’s obligation to notify the tournament director that they will not be participating.
REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS OR SHORTENING OF AN EVENT While Players Way will make every attempt to play each event, weather and other unforeseen circumstances may prevent an event from being completed or, in some cases, even starting. In those cases:
An 80% refund will be given to teams that do not start any game in an event. A 50% refund will be given to teams starting less than half of their scheduled games. No refund will be given to teams starting half or more of their scheduled games.