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NZL Pitcher Daniel Chapman to the NY Gremlins
From Softball Premier The New York Gremlins, coming off of their remarkable 36-2 season in 2023, which saw them winning both majors, the USA Softball National Championship and ISC World Tournament, added top hurler New Zealander Daniel Chapman. Chap pitched last year with Gremlins rival, the Hill United Chiefs, brings WBSC World Cup level experience and talent to the … [Read more...]
Update to our Throwback Thursday – Fastpitch Bulletin – January 1983 – Mark Smith
Editor's Note An update to yesterday's "Throwback Thursday" piece. Be sure to see Bob Otto's profile of Mark Smith below. The front page of the January 1983 edition of Ray Anderson's "Fastpitch Bulletin" (below) mentions Canadian great, Mark Smith returning to Canada, after a two year stint pitching in California with the Camarillo Kings, during which time, Mark led the … [Read more...]
Throwback Thursday – Fastpitch Bulletin – January 1983
Editor's Note This one from the way-way back machine, pre-internet days. Before Fastpitchwest, there was Al's Fastball; before Al's Fastball there was (Bob Tomlinson's) Fastpitch Chronicle; and before the Fastpitch Chronicle, there was the Fastpitch Bulletin, by Ray Anderson (with ace reporter Betty Stoudt). Ran across this single (front) page while cleaning out some … [Read more...]
Player Profile – Ty Sebastian of Toronto Batmen from @SoftballCity
From SoftballCity "Reflecting on his career thus far, Sebastian cherishes the memory of winning the 2023 Sr Men’s Canadians at Softball City, a fantastic 15-inning showdown that culminated in a 1-0 victory. This moment, symbolic of his career’s hard-fought battles and triumphant victories, stands out as a testament to his skill, endurance, and the spirit of his team." … [Read more...]
Australian / New York Gremlin Star Jack Besgrove finishes in top 10 for World Games Athlete of Year
Won Two World Championships in Four Months From the WBSC: Men's softball super star Jack Besgrove made the top-10 at The World Games Athlete of the Year 2023, an award open to athletes from all sports on The World Games programme. The Australian left-handed pitcher qualified for the final voting after the first round and finished in 10th place with a total of … [Read more...]
Vote for Jack Besgrove of Australia as the World Games Athlete of the Year 2023
New York Gremlins Pitcher Nominated for Athlete of the Year, 2023 Last Days to Vote ! … [Read more...]