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...]
Hong Kong, China announced as wild card entries, to play in Men’s World Cup Group B in Prince Albert Canada
From the WBSC This marks Hong Kong, China's sixth participation in the top men softball competition in the world, and their return to the World Cup after seven years. The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today announced that world No. 24 Hong Kong, China has been awarded a wild card for the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup, which is slated to open … [Read more...]
SCIFL Masters 2024 Season Opener – Sunday March 10 at Little Lake Park, Santa Fe Springs CA
From the SCIFL 2024 SCIFL Masters Opening Season SCIFL is opening the 2024 season with its Masters Tournament on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Little Lake Park, Santa Fe Springs, CA. Teams interested in participating will need to contact the tournament director, Jesse Ortiz, at scifastpitch@gmail.com by email by Saturday, February 24, 2024 so the fields can be paid … [Read more...]
Colombia, Cuba name preliminary rosters for WBSC Men’s World Cup Americas qualifier – Sincelejo, Colombia, April 7-13, 2024
From the WBSC'From the WBSC The event, which will award five spots to the World Cup, will take place in Sincelejo, Colombia, from 7 to 13 April. With the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Americas qualifier fast approaching, No. 10 Cuba and No. 19 Colombia unveiled their preliminary roster for the continental championship, which will award five spots in the World … [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...]