Yes, yes, I know that some people are celebrating today, 4-20, for another reason. But for me, the day means something different, the birthday of my MLB namesake, James "Steamer" Flanagan (1881-1947). Steamer had but 28 major league at bats, barely a cup of coffee or two in the bigs, but nonetheless a spot in the Baseball Almanac. This year, I went digging through some old … [Read more...]
Gordy Schaaf was a mainstay in Hancock Michigan fastpitch
From the Daily Mining Gazette By Paul Peterson HANCOCK — Men’s fast-pitch softball hasn’t been seen in these parts for more than two decades, but that didn’t keep the late Gordy Schaaf from promoting the sport. Schaaf, who died at the age of 89 this past week, was involved in the sport as a player, manager and promoter for better than six decades. Arnie Putala of Baraga, a … [Read more...]
Umpires From 15 Nations To Oversee 2017 WBSC Men’s World Championship
From the official WBSC 2017 Website: The World Baseball Softball Confederation today appointed umpires to officiate the 2017 WBSC Softball World Championships. For the 15th WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship, which will be staged in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, from 7-16 July, 24 umpires from 15 countries will make up the on-field umpiring crews. Umpires will come from … [Read more...]
Greater San Joaquin Softball Association’s (GSJSA) Hall of Fame Banquet & Awards Ceremony – February 18, 2017
Information courtesy of Kary Moore: The Greater San Joaquin Softball Association’s (GSJSA) Hall of Fame Banquet & Awards Ceremony will be held Sat., Feb. 18, 2017 at the Jackson Hall-Lodi Grape Festival Grounds located at 413 E. Lockeford Street in Lodi, CA. The Reception is at 6 PM and dinner will be at 7 PM. The cost is $25 for guests. Katie Cotta, Ski Engle, Jon … [Read more...]
ISC welcomes Greg Nydick and Bill Kunkel as Commissioners-at-Large
<a href="http://iscfastpitch.com"><img class="size-full wp-image-26679" src="http://www.fastpitchwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ISC-LOGO-2015_150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="113" /></a> Click logo to view official the ISC Website Findlay, OH - Greg Nydick, of Philadelphia, PA, and Bill Kunkel, from Eaton Rapids, MI, are both joining … [Read more...]
Tyron McKinney named Head Coach for the 2018 USA Softball Junior Men’s National Team
OKLAHOMA CITY – USA Softball, the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States, announced today that Tyron McKinney (Ashland, Ohio) has been selected as the Head Coach for the 2018 USA Softball Junior Men’s National Team (JMNT). Selected by members of the USA Softball Men’s National Team Selection Committee (MNTSC), McKinney will lead the 17-athlete roster that … [Read more...]
USA Softball selects Men’s National Team Coaching Pool for 2017-2020 competitions
From Codi Warren, USA Softball: OKLAHOMA CITY – USA Softball, the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States, announced today 19 coaches who have been selected to the 2017-2020 USA Softball Men’s National Team Coaching Pool. Head coaches and assistant coaches for the Men’s National Team (MNT) and Junior Men’s National Team (JMNT) will be selected from this … [Read more...]