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...]
Editor’s Deja Vu
This story caught my eye and left me smiling. I had a similar experience years ago with an opposing player being the Good Samaritan. First, this story: Editor's Story: A good number of years ago, I had just started playing travel ball, and was driving to a tournament at the softball complex at Lake Elsinore, California. (Not to be confused with the minor league … [Read more...]
Got Balls?
Organization Seeking donation of 100+ used softballs for Police Appreciation Day FastpitchWest is assisting a fellow fastballer in collecting used softballs for an organization's 27th Annual Police Officer Appreciation Day, to be held on October 1, 2022. They wrap the balls in aluminum foil, then shoot them out of a couple cannons aiming at a target. They use about … [Read more...]
Catchers. Gotta love ’em !
Which fastpitch catchers are the best framers? … [Read more...]
Happy 94th, Vin !
Let There Be Light(s)
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...]