Long Beach State University to Add Lights to Softball Field Editor's Note: Ok, men's fastpitch fans. You should recognize a member of the Long Beach State coaching staff in that photo above. Who? Comment below, or on Facebook. Who'll be the first to ID him? Give up? Click here to see.I am looking forward to seeing Long Beach's women's softball team "under the … [Read more...]
Former Canadian Fastpitch Player Now in Baseball Hall of Fame
Editor's notes: Enjoyed the note in this article about Larry Walker playing fastpitch softball. Am curious to know if any other major league baseball players have played fastpitch.. I do recall reading a story about Mike Piechnik getting a look, but not finding it this morning. Expanding the list to fastpitch players who played professional baseball would of course … [Read more...]
This Day in Baseball – September 4, 1993
From the Editor's Desk This one remains a special baseball memory of mine. Jim Abbott tossed a no-hitter against the Indians on Saturday night, September 4, 1993. A game later, the Yankees headed to Arlington, Texas for a series with the Rangers. My late-brother Bobby and I were in Arlington when they arrived, on one of our annual baseball park tours. We booked a hotel … [Read more...]
James “Steamer” Flanagan
" James Paul “Steamer” Flanagan is about as obscure as a major leaguer can get. " Editor's Note: Readers of FastpitchWest.com have read the Editor's somewhat annual posts on his namesake in Major League Baseball, James "Steamer" Flanagan, whose birthdate is today, April 20th. Yes, I know the date is known for something else as well, but for me it's a good excuse to … [Read more...]
MLB, union discuss playing all games in Arizona
From the Associated Press: NEW YORK (AP) — Putting all 30 teams in the Phoenix area this season and playing in empty ballparks was among the ideas discussed Monday by Major League Baseball and the players’ association.The sides held a telephone call to talk about paths forward for a season delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, people familiar with the discussion told The … [Read more...]
